Identity Leadership: To Lead Others You Must First Lead Yourself

by Stedman Graham

IDENTITY LEADERSHIP helps readers become passionate, purposeful, and meaningful leaders through identifying who they are, their


IDENTITY LEADERSHIP by STEDMAN GRAHAM is a very personal and prescriptive guide that is based on the philosophy that you can't lead others until you can first lead yourself--the more you work on yourself, the more you can give to those around you. To know our purpose in life, we begin with our passions, skills, and talents, and with this book we learn how to channel the best of who we are to achieve success for ourselves and those we lead.
In IDENTITY LEADERSHIP, Graham takes the reader through a nine-step process designed to show them how to create and reshape their futures as Identity Leaders. The nine steps include: 1. Check Your ID 2. Create Your Vision 3. Develop Your Travel Plan 4. Master the Rules of the Road 5. Step into the Outer Limits 6. Pilot the Seasons of Change 7. Build Your Dream Team 8. Win by a Decision 9. Commit to Your Vision
Self-leaders can create a roadmap that leads to personal growth, development, and improvement of performance in every area of life. IDENTITY LEADERSHIP provides the tools needed to continually plan and execute learning and development of our talents and skills, enabling readers to commit to a personal vision and lead with purpose.

Genres: Leadership

272 pages, Hardcover

Published May 7, 2019

Reviews

[Christine · Rating 3 out of 5]

I won a copy of this book from Goodreads Giveaways.

I found this book to be clear and easy to read, but not particularly enlightening. There are exercises Graham calls "activations" in here that could be helpful exercises for goal setting and commitment, but the majority of the book is really just feel-good basics. Not a bad thing, but not insightful either.

[Priscilla Reiss · Rating 4 out of 5]

I found the beginning of the book to be very basic insight, but the workbook exercises toward the end were very helpful. The book would’ve been better formatted as such. Overall, a nice read that is geared towards workplace leadership development.

[Olu · Rating 5 out of 5]

Inspiring. I really recommend it if you’re struggling with what path to take in life. I also recommend it for people who are bad with time management, procrastinate or lazy; it’s bound to have an impact on you

[Stephanie · Rating 4 out of 5]

The first few chapters were difficult to get through but I believe that the "Activations" worksheets at the back are the true value of the book. The 9 Steps make perfect sense and I can't wait to fill in the worksheets and create my vision and mission statement.

[Ryan · Rating 1 out of 5]

Awful. I couldn't put it down fast enough. Cringe-worthy.

[Talon Crist · Rating 4 out of 5]

A really great book diving into leadership and the qualities needed to become a leader! The questions in the book were helpful and sparked a lot of thought about myself and where I am going!

[Rosie · Rating 1 out of 5]

I listened to this and honestly found it insufferable. The authors voice and style of reading was annoying, not to mention the content of the book. I don’t have any major takeaways from the book despite it being over 7 hours long! It was a steady stream of lists on things you should do to be an identity leader, but no discussion on any of the items listed. I have no memory of what I read as the lists were too numerous to take anything away from them. 10/10 do NOT recommend.

[Rick Yvanovich · Rating 5 out of 5]

3 simple steps to identity leadership

It’s only 3 simple steps to identity leadership. Sounds simple enough and as the Chinese proverb goes a journey of a thousand miles begins with the first step, for identity leadership it’s a long journey which is why we need 3 steps!

Apart from the 3 steps which is the ongoing mantra there are multiple other how to guidelines to help drive and guide you on your journey. Infused with stories and anecdotal real life experiences this book is a great companion at both the start and during your identity leadership journey

Don’t hesitate just get it and read it

Huge thanks to my wife who brought the book to my attention and recommended I read it. She’s reading it to so it’s a double companionship of a journey.