Quick Bites Of Insight
Leadership wisdom you can apply in minutes.
Created by Ryan McCrea, this collection of bite-sized lessons helps professionals grow, reflect, and lead with intention. Each chapter offers practical tools for navigating real work moments from providing feedback to leading through change. It’s not just a book, it’s your go-to leadership toolbox.
One story. One action. One moment of growth.
Testmonials
Ryan McCrea has whipped up the perfect snack for the soul of leadership - easy to digest, yet nourishing, rich and filling. Quick Bites of InsightTM proves that meaningful growth doesn’t require hours of reading or grand gestures - just a few mindful minutes and the willingness to try something new." Julie Winkle Giulioni, Coauthor of Help Them Grow or Watch Them Go and Author of Promotions Are So Yesterday.
"Quick Bites of Insight™ is a leadership playbook for today’s world, delivering real talk, lively stories, and practical rituals that turn micro-moments into lasting growth; a refreshing, must-read toolbox for anyone ready to spark change in themselves and their teams, one powerful idea at a time." - Charles Good, President, The Institute for Management Studies.
"Quick Bites of Insight™ is an easy and engaging read, packed with practical wisdom that you can put into action right away. Ryan makes leadership development accessible by offering tangible and applicable steps that truly meet you where you are. This book is clear, actionable, and inspiring with tools you’ll return to again and again. A genuine gift for anyone who wants to grow in life and leadership." - Justine Froelker, MEd, LPC, Author, Speaker & Corporate Trainer.
I can only imagine the difference a leader would notice if they put just one of these quick bites into practice - let alone several of them. If you are a leader, or aspire to be one, I challenge you to ‘take one bite’ each week and try it out. That feels doable, and over time, I guarantee it will have a real impact on your life and the lives of your team." - Steph Auping, Leadership Facilitator and Coach - Founder of Level Up Leadership.
About The Author
My Name Is Ryan McCrea
Ryan McCrea is a champion for human-centered leadership and meaningful work. With more than 20 years shaping talent, culture, and growth, Ryan brings a rare blend of strategic insight and practical know-how to every conversation. He’s guided organizations through change, built programs that stick, and helped leaders at all levels show up with clarity and heart.
Ryan’s career spans senior roles in learning, talent development, and organizational effectiveness across industries from Fortune 500s to not-for-profits. He’s known for designing experiences that move people from knowing to doing, and for helping teams tackle the real, messy moments that define great leadership: giving feedback, navigating conflict, and staying grounded under pressure.
A coach and facilitator, Ryan holds credentials in Situational Leadership®, Psychological Safety™, DiSC®, and Social and Emotional Intelligence. His academic background in psychology and organizational science fuels his ability to connect research with real-world results.
Ryan’s voice is clear, candid, and refreshingly witty whether he’s leading a workshop, coaching an executive, or sharing bite-sized insights with thousands of professionals on LinkedIn. His signature series, Quick Bites of Insight™, delivers practical wisdom for busy people who want to lead with more purpose, presence, and impact.
Based in St. Louis, Ryan lives with his wife, Susan, and their two cats, Zooey and Coco. Away from work, he’s always up for a lively chat about music, movies, pop culture, or the latest trends usually with a cup of tea in hand and a few ideas ready to spark your next breakthrough.
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