Leadership in a Changing World
The role of the modern leader has evolved. In a world defined by disruption, hybrid work, and rapid technological change, leadership is no longer about command and control—it’s about trust, emotional intelligence, and enabling high performance.
This curated pathway helps emerging and experienced leaders alike rethink what it means to lead. Through five diverse yet complementary books, we explore personal leadership, team dynamics, cultural resilience, and practical strategies for navigating complexity.
Included Summaries
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Dare to Lead – Brené Brown (vulnerability and courage in leadership)
Brené Brown challenges traditional notions of leadership by emphasizing vulnerability, empathy, and trust. This book lays the emotional foundation for modern leadership—where courage and compassion are vital assets. -
Radical Candor – Kim Scott (feedback, coaching, and communication)
Scott offers a practical framework for balancing care with challenge. It’s an indispensable guide for any leader seeking to build trusting relationships while still driving high performance through honest communication. -
The Five Dysfunctions of a Team – Patrick Lencioni (team cohesion and trust)
Told as a fable, this book explores the underlying dysfunctions that undermine teams and shows how leaders can foster cohesion, accountability, and results. -
Multipliers – Liz Wiseman (amplifying talent and unlocking potential)
This book categorizes leaders into “diminishers” and “multipliers,” showing how great leaders extract and expand intelligence in others. It offers a performance-focused view of leadership rooted in empowerment. -
Leaders Eat Last – Simon Sinek (trust, safety, and servant leadership)
Sinek explores how biologically wired leadership behaviors shape organizational culture. A call for servant leadership, this book ties leadership to employee wellbeing, loyalty, and resilience.
Reflection & Application
Leadership today is about more than setting direction—it’s about creating conditions where people thrive. These five books shift the leadership conversation from authority to authenticity.
Key Takeaways:
- Dare to Lead challenges you to show up with heart and courage.
- Radical Candor equips you to give better feedback and build honest cultures.
- The Five Dysfunctions helps you repair team dynamics from the inside out.
- Multipliers shows how to lead through empowerment, not control.
- Leaders Eat Last reminds us that great leaders protect and serve their people.
Applying the Insights
Lead the shift:
- Run a leadership team workshop using the Five Dysfunctions model. What’s undermining your performance?
- Start one-on-ones with Radical Candor as your conversational framework.
- Build a recognition ritual that reinforces multiplier behavior in your team.
- Evaluate your own leadership narrative: are you leading from courage, service, or fear?
Leadership is both science and soul. The best leaders build cultures of courage, connection, and contribution. Let this pathway be your compass for leading with heart and impact.
“Leadership is not about being in charge. It’s about taking care of those in your charge.” – Simon Sinek