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The Everyday Leader: Inner Mastery, Outer Impact
Changes are inevitable, no matter where you live or who you are. As people and as leaders, we are in the business of transitions and managing change.
Leadership is a practice that we all participate in.
Going from "me" to "we" to "us," leadership is not just for the person next to you; it's also within and applicable to the different ecosystems you belong to. Leadership is a practice that we all participate in.Through storytelling that spans local to global experiences—from the playing fields of sport and living in the heart of Southern Africa to the corporate world—and with original works and practical concepts developed through consulting to solve real-life organizational challenges, The Everyday Leader encapsulates lessons in life and leadership. Leadership Coach and Workplace Performance Consultant, Laura Dowling inspires and demonstrates that personal and professional growth and thriving in the face of change are possible for individuals and teams, leading with intentionality for sustained performance and well-being.
"..A must read for leaders at every level who seek to empower themselves and others in today's complex world."Dr. Marshall Goldsmith. Thinkers50 #1 Executive Coach and New Your Times bestselling author of The Earned Life, Triggers, and What Got You Here Won't Get You There
"..Laura Dowling weaves vivid stories and practical tools to illuminate the way for each of us to tap into our human potential, make a positive impact, and practice self-care.."Adel Gamar, CEO, Gamar Leadership Group Ltd
"..This book unites head and heart, reflection and action.."Dr. Michelle Louis, Founder, The Leading Mind LLC
Leadership is a practice that we all participate in.
Going from "me" to "we" to "us," leadership is not just for the person next to you; it's also within and applicable to the different ecosystems you belong to. Leadership is a practice that we all participate in.Through storytelling that spans local to global experiences—from the playing fields of sport and living in the heart of Southern Africa to the corporate world—and with original works and practical concepts developed through consulting to solve real-life organizational challenges, The Everyday Leader encapsulates lessons in life and leadership. Leadership Coach and Workplace Performance Consultant, Laura Dowling inspires and demonstrates that personal and professional growth and thriving in the face of change are possible for individuals and teams, leading with intentionality for sustained performance and well-being.
"..A must read for leaders at every level who seek to empower themselves and others in today's complex world."Dr. Marshall Goldsmith. Thinkers50 #1 Executive Coach and New Your Times bestselling author of The Earned Life, Triggers, and What Got You Here Won't Get You There
"..Laura Dowling weaves vivid stories and practical tools to illuminate the way for each of us to tap into our human potential, make a positive impact, and practice self-care.."Adel Gamar, CEO, Gamar Leadership Group Ltd
"..This book unites head and heart, reflection and action.."Dr. Michelle Louis, Founder, The Leading Mind LLC
248 pages, Kindle Edition
Published November 29, 2024
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March 30, 2025
Thank you to Goodreads, the author and publisher for a copy of this ebook.
This is a well written book with good questions posed to better understand your own team.
The author clearly states up front their qualifications. Throughout the book, specific examples are provided, including how this can apply to the reader in their own life. Use of diagrams help visualize key concepts.
This is a well written book with good questions posed to better understand your own team.
The author clearly states up front their qualifications. Throughout the book, specific examples are provided, including how this can apply to the reader in their own life. Use of diagrams help visualize key concepts.
April 12, 2025
I won this book as a good reads giveaway. While I appreciate the topic, it was hard to focus on the take aways when the author went through many in depth stories about why she is qualified to be writing the book. I quickly got distracted and didn’t take away as much as I would have hoped.
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