LEADERSHIP LESSONS FROM THE LIFE AND ART OF LORENZO DE´ MEDICI
At the height of the Renaissance, Lorenzo de’ Medici led Florence through crisis, art, and transformation. Banker, poet, and patron of genius, he turned tragedy into unity and power into legacy. Under his guidance, Botticelli painted The Birth of Venus, Michelangelo carved his first marble, and a new vision of leadership was born.
From Success to Significance draws practical lessons from Lorenzo’s life and the masterpieces he inspired, twelve works of art that reveal enduring truths about ambition, wisdom, and legacy.
Discover how to master yourself before leading others, turn crisis into creativity, and build what outlasts fortune.
Lorenzo’s story is more than just history; it’s a blueprint for modern leadership and a reminder that the greatest legacy isn’t wealth, but significance.
“Let some holy ambition invade our souls, so that, dissatisfied with mediocrity, we shall eagerly desire the highest things and shall toil with all our strength to obtain them.”
PICO DELLA MIRANDOLA
ABOUT THE AUTHOR
CRIS AUDITORE
ZIMMERMANN
Cris Auditore Zimmermann is a German lawyer, entrepreneur, and investor who has founded more than twenty companies across five countries. An active participant in private equity and real estate, he also oversees a family foundation dedicated to advancing education and social impact. A lifelong admirer of Italy and the Renaissance, Cris draws inspiration from the Medici family and their enduring influence on business, art, and culture. His first book, Get Your House in Order – Success Principles from the Life of Cosimo de’ Medici, has been widely read by business families around the world.
Together with his brother Philip, Cris supports entrepreneurial families globally, helping them build self-managing businesses, step out of the daily hustle, establish family foundations, and shape enduring legacies. He has been married to Andrea for more than twenty-three years, and they have three sons—Carlos, Alfonso, and Cedrik. As a family, they divide their time between Frankfurt, Germany, and Mallorca, Spain.