” A unique business and motivational book. A journey of wisdom passed along through an endearing story and character. ”

” Motivational and inspirational. A must read for all levels of business management. ”

” Anyone interested in a look at the tenets of successful leadership through the eyes of a hands-on leader will find this book especially practical and useful. ”

” I appreciate how Rocky makes leadership accessible to those of us everyday heroes. No matter our title or our role in life, we are leaders. ”

” This is a great book on leadership and balanced leadership. It was a fun read following Joe day to day and lessons of leadership that are applied everyday. ”

” This is not your typical ‘business’ book. It is a fun and quick read which I found myself referencing multiple times as I thought through the meaning of leadership & work-life balance. Each chapter is told as a story with an ending including bullet points of key takeaways to learn from ”

” I had the pleasure of meeting Rocky Romanella at a Princeton business collaborative as he was the guest speaker. At that time I purchased his book and had it signed. Tighten The Lug Nuts is chock full of leadership strategy yet personal in tone. Be true. Be accountable. Be present. Be successful. I truly enjoyed this book and intend to keep it handy as a sort of “business bible”. ”

” I truly appreciated this book and the author’s insights. This book truly exemplifies how important it is to inquire about one’s values and their development, execution and commitment through thoughtful, purposeful, intentioned choices and actions, not just professionally but in all aspects of life. It is my contention that this book should be required reading for any course in business ethics! ”

” As a small business owner, I’ve read a ton of books on business that aim to make you a better leader and entrepreneur. Most are paint by number and give you the impression little thought was put into them, but this book is engaging with a deep personal touch. You can tell the author really cares about his message. It’s an entertaining read with a unique look at what it means to be a leader, full of anecdotes that will make you want to be a better person. Definitely recommended. ”

” The author does an excellent job relating values that cross over from his personal life into his business life. Learning is a lifelong mission and most of the time it is what you learn from others closet to you has a life long impact. You also learn from family, friend and the people you work with, trying to pick up what is good and using that yourself. The book comes across as genuine with a lot of emphasis placed on doing little things for other people goes a long way. The book makes you think about the way you treat people matters and making people feel good about themselves is uplifting, for both you and them. I enjoyed the stories and it tied into the business world. This is an excellent read for anyone looking to improve how to build relationship and influence people in their lives. ”

” My father is a retired UPS driver and would speak very highly of Rocky’s leadership when I was a young man. I joined the Marines at 19 and spent 10 years on active duty. During that time, I learned many leadership traits and styles, as well as studied at advanced leadership academies. Rocky’s book has had exponential benefits in my leadership capabilities and influence. By knowing who you are, what you stand for, and that you should never compromise your values, Rocky gives you the tools necessary to ensure a successful outcome from even the most complicated scenarios. Building strong relationships through communication can be difficult, but through practice and honesty Rocky gives you the tools and empowerment required of a successful leader.

I look forward to more work from Rocky, and often listen to his podcast appearances whenever possible. ”

” Love it! Read it twice. Working on tightening my own lug nuts! Ordering several copies to give to my clients. Incredible information for business, leadership and life! ”

” I loved this book, it was funny, heartwarming and good common sense, I highly recommend it for anyone in management…Good entertaining read for anyone. ”

” Really quick read with a wealth of insightful anecdotes to help any aspiring leader or manager. Thank you Rocky Romanella! ”

” Excellent reading! ”

” Every chapter leaves you with key takeaways on how to lead and be a good person. His stories help you remember his key teachings and also leave you smiling. ”

” Very valuable lessons that can apply to anyone… from those just starting out in their career on up to senior C-suite leaders. Will remember to keep the lug wrench close by at all times! ”

” I really liked this book. It was the perfect combination of humor, insight and sound principles. It was a great read about what it takes to be a leader in business and in everyday life. “Tighten the Lug Nuts” is well written, clever and will make one reassess their own view of balanced leadership. ”

” Great book! Very practical and perfect for today’s business environment. Would definitely recommend. ”

” Rocky explains, in this very easy to read book, the complex subject of leadership.But even more rewarding is how he shares his years of experience and knowledge both personally and professionally with us as he explains his principles of balanced leadership. Tighten the Lug Nuts explains why values are the foundation for every goal we hope to achieve. A must read for anyone especially those in roles of responsibility or striving to be the best they can. ”

” This book arrived last night and I just finished it a day later. It was an inspiring read with many powerful messages, particularly for me the cathedral story, and the concept ‘without purpose we drift, with purpose we steer’. The story is filled with funny, easily digestible parables chock full of clear, concise lessons on how to lead in all aspects of your life. After reading it, I can certainly say it left me way better then it found me. Now time to go tighten some of my own lug nuts. 😉 ”

” Just finished this book today. Excellent and easy read. The way Rocky tells stories is amazing and the tips and overall theme of the book can be applied to any business and all levels of employees. It’s very simple and straightforward information. Lots of books out there that focus on leadership and similar topics are long winded and drawn out where this is straight to the point and easy to take action on within your own professional career. Hope Rocky puts out some more books! ”

” An extremely entertaining (and quick) read rooted in real world experience, relatable circumstances and countless lessons on Balanced Leadership. Rocky uses his story telling ability to showcase how some of ‘Joe Scafone’s’ most important life lessons (regarding leadership) came from not only the most important and closest people to him but also from some chance encounters with unexpected individuals.

I’m guaranteed to find myself referring back to his anecdotes and applying his principles for years to come as I continue to work towards becoming a stronger leader and creating my own legacy. ”

” After a rich career that is still going, Rocky shares valuable insights on how to be a leader in a holistic way – by marrying his life philosophies with his business acumen, and telling it in an airplane trip setting that grabs and holds attention by being simple and profound at the same time. This is a great read for anyone who at any time is in a leadership position – which as Rocky points out, is all of us at some point in our lives. So, it is a great read for all, but especially for business leaders who want to hone their approach and be proactive about their legacy. Well done Mr. Romanella, thank you for taking the time and care to share this wisdom. ”

” I thoroughly enjoyed This book and I highly recommend for all levels of management and leadership to read. It’s a culmination of an impressive career told through the eyes of “Joe” full of humor, parallels of Italian-American heritage and stresses the importance and criticality of morality, character and honesty as key components to be a successful leader. It’s a culmination of an impressive career and something I will refer back to often, it’s a well-articulated manifesto on how to live our lives in a demanding environment! ”