Today is an anniversary of sorts, as six months ago When Growth Stalls was officially released. That day, March 10, the stock market began a sustained rally that has essentially continued to this day (just thought I’d point that out).

The past six months will probably be seen as the recession’s bottom, assuming the snippets of good news we have been getting of late continue to gain momentum. In that sense, the book couldn’t have been more timely, and judging from the feedback I’ve gotten it appears to be hitting the mark. Here are just a few comments I’ve received:

“It’s been a long time since I read a book that had this many ‘ah-ha’ moments.”

“Having read a large number of leadership books in the last several months, I found this work to be truly the best of the best.”

“This book is one of the few resources that I will go back to again and again.”

When Growth Stalls has received some terrific press coverage, from Bloomberg to BusinessWeek.com to Fox Business. Perhaps the highlight of the past six months was the window placement the book received at the nation’s #1 business bookstore, Barnes & Noble at Rockefeller Center (click here to see a photo). Rights to the book have been purchased for both Spanish and Portuguese translations as well.

The subtitle of When Growth Stalls is “How It Happens, Why You’re Stuck, and What to Do About It.” In the coming months, as companies throughout the nation pick themselves up, dust themselves off, and get back to business, the “what to do about it” element will become even more relevant. Companies that follow the proven, practical advice I offer in the book will speed their recoveries and get a leg up on their competitors.

If you haven’t yet picked up a copy, I encourage you to do so. It’s available directly from Amazon, Barnes & Noble and Borders, or if you’d like a signed copy you can order one directly from WhenGrowthStalls.com. I also encourage you to become a fan of the book on Facebook (click here) and share the book and this blog with a friend. And keep an eye on this space, as on October 1 I’ll be announcing an exciting new grassroots initiative tied to the ideas in the book.

Thank you for your support in this effort. It has been a terrific adventure, and I hope it can make a difference for even more company leaders that are sick and tired of being stuck.