I so appreciated Dr. Gage for writing The Partnership Charter. How could I not? He saved my marriage! My wife and I were about to jump into a partnership in the company I started, but before taking the leap we undertook the PC process with one of Dr. Gage’s colleagues. As we worked our way through the units, we discovered that given our styles, we would be better served by remaining spouses and working in different companies. That’s what we decided together – and we couldn’t be happier! Both the marriage and the business continue very successfully.

Being something of a serial entrepreneur, I’m always sizing up people to see if they’re partner material. A few years ago, I developed a new way to assess people. I tell people about “this great book on partners.” Some aren’t interested or don’t think it’s necessary. If they don’t “get it,” I believe it speaks volumes and I pass on them. If they’re not interested in collaborating on the basics of being partners, why would I risk going down that path with them? For me, starting a partnership without going through the PC process would be like driving on the freeway without buckling up!

The book is so unique and useful that I’ve ordered dozens and have given them away to business colleagues as gifts.