Tilt Proof Leadership
Lead Clear.
Stay Grounded.
Play with Purpose.
Tilt Proof Leadership is for people who make decisions when the pressure is on.
When emotions spike and clarity slips, Tilt shows you how to reset quickly and lead with intention.You’ll find real-world strategies drawn from high-stakes poker and leadership — built to help you stay grounded, focused, and resilient when it matters most.Already read the short guide?
The full edition, Tilt: How Poker Reveals the Secrets to Resilient Leadership and Clear Decisions, is now available — in print and Kindle.
Tilt blends wisdom from the poker table with real-world leadership to offer a fresh lens on clarity, resilience, and decision-making under pressure.In high-stakes moments — at work or in life — emotions can cloud judgment. Tilt helps you stay grounded when everything feels like it’s moving too fast.Inside, you’ll learn how to:Spot the signs of Tilt before they spiralReset quickly using the 4R ModelMake strong decisions with limited informationLead with presence, even in chaotic environmentsThe original short edition introduced the mindset.
Now, the full-length book dives deeper — with expanded insights, practical tools, and new chapters on navigating systems, team dynamics, and culture under pressure.
Full-Length Edition Highlights
Tilt: How Poker Reveals the Secrets to Resilient Leadership and Clear Decisions expands on the short guide with deeper insights and practical tools: • Advanced strategies for clarity under pressure • The complete 4R Model for quick emotional resets • Frameworks for leading with limited information • How to spot and address “tilt” in teams • System-level tactics to keep organizations resilient • New chapters on culture, momentum, and trade-offsThe short edition gave you the mindset. The full edition gives you the playbook.
Your First Step into Tilt Proof Leadership
Tilt: How to Lead Yourself When the Stakes Are High is a concise, 90-minute read that introduces the core concepts of the Tilt Proof Leadership approach.Downloaded by 1,000+ readersReached #1 in multiple Free Kindle categories: • Business Decision-Making • Motivational Business Management • 90-Minute Self-Help Short ReadsRead this short guide to get the mindset — then dive into the full edition, Tilt: How Poker Reveals the Secrets to Resilient Leadership and Clear Decisions, for deeper strategies, expanded tools, and more real-world applications.
About the Author
Chris McCarthy is a seasoned leader, facilitator, and continuous improvement professional with over two decades of experience spanning insurance and ecommerce. Known for his clear thinking under pressure, Chris specializes in helping teams navigate ambiguity, align around what matters, and make smart, human-centered decisions.A lifelong poker player and student of leadership, Chris combines practical business insight with lessons drawn from the card table — using games of chance and choice to illuminate what it really means to lead with clarity, presence, and emotional discipline.When he’s not coaching teams or writing, you can find him in a spirited home game, facilitating tough conversations, or exploring how we show up when the stakes are high.