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Bankable Leadership : Happy People, Bottom-Line Results, and the Power to Deliver Both
People or Results? You Don't Have to Choose! ''If I relentlessly drive my team to achieve our goals, they won't like me.'' ''If I try to make everybody on the team happy, we won't hit our numbers.'' As a leader, you've likely felt this fundamental tension--the tension between driving results and developing positive relationships with your people. Despite all the research telling us that effective leaders do both, most of us struggle to balance the happiness of our teams and the health of the bottom line. We are more comfortable focusing on one or the other, and we feel overwhelmed and drained by the challenges we face when we try to accomplish both. In Bankable Leadership , psychologist, executive coach, and proud leadership geek Dr. Tasha Eurich (or Dr. T) solves this dilemma and reveals how to make leadership exhilarating, fun, and fulfilling. Built on decades of research and the transformation of real leaders, her fresh, practical model can help anyone become bankable --producing results while fostering a healthy work environment that ensures sustainable success. Discover how to
- Be human and drive performance,
- Be helpful and drive responsibility,
- Be thankful and drive improvement, and
- Be happy and drive productivity. Dr. T's approach will help you develop these universally effective behaviors through an online assessment and boots-on-the-ground tools, like earning trust through transparency, treating adults like adults, and taking a no-fear approach to feedback. Whether you re struggling to build a more productive team, increase confidence in your leadership skills, or consistently deliver results, Bankable Leadership is the resource you've been waiting for!
- Be human and drive performance,
- Be helpful and drive responsibility,
- Be thankful and drive improvement, and
- Be happy and drive productivity. Dr. T's approach will help you develop these universally effective behaviors through an online assessment and boots-on-the-ground tools, like earning trust through transparency, treating adults like adults, and taking a no-fear approach to feedback. Whether you re struggling to build a more productive team, increase confidence in your leadership skills, or consistently deliver results, Bankable Leadership is the resource you've been waiting for!
289 pages, Hardcover
First published October 1, 2013
About the author
Tasha Eurich
7 books139 followersTasha Eurich is an organizational psychologist, researcher, and New York Times best-selling author.
INSIGHT is now available for pre-order.
Dr. Eurich’s first book, Bankable Leadership, debuted on the New York Times bestseller list in 2013, and has since become a popular resource for managers and executives who want to make their employees happy and produce bottom-line results for their business. Her second book, Insight, delves into the connection between our self-awareness – what she calls the meta-skill of the twenty-first century – and our performance and success, both in life and the workplace. Insight will be on sale 5/2/17
She’s built a reputation as a fresh, modern voice in the leadership world by pairing her scientific grounding in human behavior with a pragmatic approach to business challenges. With a PhD in Industrial-Organizational Psychology from Colorado State University, Dr. Eurich has spent the last 15 years helping thousands of professionals—from Fortune 500 executives to early stage entrepreneurs—improve their self-awareness and success.
In her spare time, she enjoys travelling, cycling, historical biographies, and is an unapologetic theater nerd. She lives in her hometown of Denver, Colorado with her husband and their rambunctious dogs.
INSIGHT is now available for pre-order.
Dr. Eurich’s first book, Bankable Leadership, debuted on the New York Times bestseller list in 2013, and has since become a popular resource for managers and executives who want to make their employees happy and produce bottom-line results for their business. Her second book, Insight, delves into the connection between our self-awareness – what she calls the meta-skill of the twenty-first century – and our performance and success, both in life and the workplace. Insight will be on sale 5/2/17
She’s built a reputation as a fresh, modern voice in the leadership world by pairing her scientific grounding in human behavior with a pragmatic approach to business challenges. With a PhD in Industrial-Organizational Psychology from Colorado State University, Dr. Eurich has spent the last 15 years helping thousands of professionals—from Fortune 500 executives to early stage entrepreneurs—improve their self-awareness and success.
In her spare time, she enjoys travelling, cycling, historical biographies, and is an unapologetic theater nerd. She lives in her hometown of Denver, Colorado with her husband and their rambunctious dogs.
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February 15, 2020
Who should read this book: anyone in a leadership or management position, or who has aspirations to be in one, would benefit from getting familiar with all of Dr. Tasha Eurich’s work. This is as much a behavioral psychology book as it is a cultural-anthropology-at-work book. If you want to understand what is going on around you and why at yo it job, this book will help. MBAs with psych interests, this is especially for you. Eurich breaks down the job by category (making the book a handy reference), includes checklists, prompts, and other applicable tools, and uses studies and data to support each (including measurement criteria and tons of references to explore). In the sense of her professional coaching business, this reads like her handbook.
July 13, 2026
Bankable Leadership: Happy People, Bottom-Line Results, and the Power to Deliver Both is a refreshing and research-driven leadership guide that dismantles one of management's biggest misconceptions, that leaders must choose between achieving results and building strong relationships. Drawing on psychology, executive coaching, and years of leadership research, Dr. Tasha Eurich presents a practical framework demonstrating that the most successful leaders consistently excel at both. Her approach replaces outdated leadership trade-offs with actionable strategies that create healthier teams and stronger organizational performance.
One of the book's greatest strengths is its ability to redefine effective leadership through balance. Rather than encouraging leaders to prioritize either employee satisfaction or business outcomes, Eurich demonstrates that trust, accountability, transparency, and performance are mutually reinforcing. Her concept of becoming a "bankable leader" offers a compelling model for developing influence by consistently delivering results while earning the confidence and commitment of those you lead.
Another standout feature is the book's exceptional practicality. Eurich transforms leadership research into concrete behaviors that readers can immediately apply in the workplace. From providing honest feedback and fostering accountability to strengthening communication and building trust, every chapter equips leaders with tools that improve both team engagement and organizational effectiveness. The inclusion of assessments and implementation exercises makes the learning process highly actionable rather than purely theoretical.
The book also excels in addressing the human side of leadership without sacrificing business performance. Eurich emphasizes that authenticity, emotional intelligence, and meaningful relationships are not soft skills, they are strategic leadership competencies that directly influence productivity, innovation, retention, and long-term success. Her evidence-based perspective makes the book particularly valuable for leaders navigating increasingly people-centered workplaces.
Ultimately, Bankable Leadership is much more than a leadership development book. It is a practical blueprint for creating organizations where people thrive while businesses achieve exceptional results. Dr. Tasha Eurich successfully blends behavioral science, executive coaching, and real-world leadership into a highly valuable resource for executives, managers, entrepreneurs, and aspiring leaders committed to building both high-performing teams and lasting organizational success.
One of the book's greatest strengths is its ability to redefine effective leadership through balance. Rather than encouraging leaders to prioritize either employee satisfaction or business outcomes, Eurich demonstrates that trust, accountability, transparency, and performance are mutually reinforcing. Her concept of becoming a "bankable leader" offers a compelling model for developing influence by consistently delivering results while earning the confidence and commitment of those you lead.
Another standout feature is the book's exceptional practicality. Eurich transforms leadership research into concrete behaviors that readers can immediately apply in the workplace. From providing honest feedback and fostering accountability to strengthening communication and building trust, every chapter equips leaders with tools that improve both team engagement and organizational effectiveness. The inclusion of assessments and implementation exercises makes the learning process highly actionable rather than purely theoretical.
The book also excels in addressing the human side of leadership without sacrificing business performance. Eurich emphasizes that authenticity, emotional intelligence, and meaningful relationships are not soft skills, they are strategic leadership competencies that directly influence productivity, innovation, retention, and long-term success. Her evidence-based perspective makes the book particularly valuable for leaders navigating increasingly people-centered workplaces.
Ultimately, Bankable Leadership is much more than a leadership development book. It is a practical blueprint for creating organizations where people thrive while businesses achieve exceptional results. Dr. Tasha Eurich successfully blends behavioral science, executive coaching, and real-world leadership into a highly valuable resource for executives, managers, entrepreneurs, and aspiring leaders committed to building both high-performing teams and lasting organizational success.
June 22, 2026
Bankable Leadership: Happy People, Bottom-Line Results, and the Power to Deliver Both is a practical, insightful, and highly valuable resource for leaders seeking to achieve strong organizational results without sacrificing employee engagement and workplace culture. Tasha Eurich tackles one of the most common leadership dilemmas the perceived conflict between prioritizing people and driving performance and provides a compelling framework for accomplishing both.
One of the book's greatest strengths is its ability to challenge outdated assumptions about leadership. Many leaders believe they must choose between being results-focused or people-focused, but Eurich demonstrates that sustainable success requires a balance of both. Through research-backed insights and real-world examples, she shows how effective leadership is not about compromise but about integrating human connection with accountability and performance.
The book's framework is both practical and actionable. Concepts such as being human while driving performance, being helpful while encouraging responsibility, being thankful while promoting improvement, and being happy while increasing productivity offer leaders clear guidance they can immediately apply within their teams and organizations. These principles are presented in a way that feels accessible, realistic, and relevant to today's workplace challenges.
What makes Bankable Leadership particularly effective is its emphasis on self-awareness and behavioral change. Eurich combines psychological research with practical leadership tools, helping readers understand not only what effective leaders do but why those behaviors matter. The strategies for building trust, delivering feedback, increasing accountability, and creating healthier workplace cultures are especially valuable.
The writing is engaging and approachable, making complex leadership concepts easy to understand and implement. Rather than relying solely on theory, the book provides concrete examples and practical techniques that leaders at all levels can use to improve their effectiveness.
Overall, Bankable Leadership is an outstanding guide for managers, executives, entrepreneurs, and aspiring leaders who want to create high-performing teams while fostering positive and sustainable workplace environments. Tasha Eurich delivers a thoughtful and actionable roadmap for leadership success that remains highly relevant in today's evolving business landscape
One of the book's greatest strengths is its ability to challenge outdated assumptions about leadership. Many leaders believe they must choose between being results-focused or people-focused, but Eurich demonstrates that sustainable success requires a balance of both. Through research-backed insights and real-world examples, she shows how effective leadership is not about compromise but about integrating human connection with accountability and performance.
The book's framework is both practical and actionable. Concepts such as being human while driving performance, being helpful while encouraging responsibility, being thankful while promoting improvement, and being happy while increasing productivity offer leaders clear guidance they can immediately apply within their teams and organizations. These principles are presented in a way that feels accessible, realistic, and relevant to today's workplace challenges.
What makes Bankable Leadership particularly effective is its emphasis on self-awareness and behavioral change. Eurich combines psychological research with practical leadership tools, helping readers understand not only what effective leaders do but why those behaviors matter. The strategies for building trust, delivering feedback, increasing accountability, and creating healthier workplace cultures are especially valuable.
The writing is engaging and approachable, making complex leadership concepts easy to understand and implement. Rather than relying solely on theory, the book provides concrete examples and practical techniques that leaders at all levels can use to improve their effectiveness.
Overall, Bankable Leadership is an outstanding guide for managers, executives, entrepreneurs, and aspiring leaders who want to create high-performing teams while fostering positive and sustainable workplace environments. Tasha Eurich delivers a thoughtful and actionable roadmap for leadership success that remains highly relevant in today's evolving business landscape
July 10, 2016
Great book
This was a great book. I like the writing style and practical examples. I am constantly reading leadership books and this book is mostly relevant to my current career (I work in the public sector and there are many private sector examples).
This was a great book. I like the writing style and practical examples. I am constantly reading leadership books and this book is mostly relevant to my current career (I work in the public sector and there are many private sector examples).
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April 4, 2017
As I was anticipating a promotion in the Fall of 2015, I came across this gem and purchased it as an ebook. I have read a dozen or so pieces on leadership and this one ranks on the same level as "The Servant as Leader" by Robert Greenleaf. Dr. Eurich's approach is focused on relationships. She emphasizes a personalized approach which is results driven. One excerpt:
"So how do the best coaches -and leaders -help their teams win? The build two types of trust: trust based on competence and trust based on motive. . . . When you earn motive-based trust, people believe you have positive intentions. With this type of trust, your team will support your vision because they believe you have their best interests at heart." I'm not going to quote the whole book for you; but be advised that it is accessible and it is based upon basic human psychology. One key component for Dr. Eurich is integrity which she defines as "having firm and well-articulated principles and acting in a manner that is consistent with them." So if you have integrity, you earn the trust of your team and they will therefore follow the leader. And, again it's not just about having bright ideas but about having solid relationships.
The promotion did come available and I'm now managing a team of 7 other attorneys with four legal secretaries. I often reflect on and return to many of the lessons learned in Bankable Leadership.
"So how do the best coaches -and leaders -help their teams win? The build two types of trust: trust based on competence and trust based on motive. . . . When you earn motive-based trust, people believe you have positive intentions. With this type of trust, your team will support your vision because they believe you have their best interests at heart." I'm not going to quote the whole book for you; but be advised that it is accessible and it is based upon basic human psychology. One key component for Dr. Eurich is integrity which she defines as "having firm and well-articulated principles and acting in a manner that is consistent with them." So if you have integrity, you earn the trust of your team and they will therefore follow the leader. And, again it's not just about having bright ideas but about having solid relationships.
The promotion did come available and I'm now managing a team of 7 other attorneys with four legal secretaries. I often reflect on and return to many of the lessons learned in Bankable Leadership.
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