The Hope-Driven Leader Lib/E: Harness the Power of Positivity at Work

by Libby Gill

The business and self-help shelves may be overflowing with success books, but author Libby Gill has found a totally fresh perspective on the topic of leadership: hope. Zeroing in on what she sees as the defining issue of creating a more purposeful and productive workplace, Gill explores how the science of hope theory, which she describes as "the interconnection between beliefs and behaviors," can shift mindsets from siloed to collaborative and productivity levels from sluggish to robust.

The Hope-Driven Leader is not about feel-good theory or dry data. It's an action guide informed by the thousands of people Gill has coached in both the corporate and entrepreneurial worlds around the globe. Specific skill-building topics based on research and illustrated by personal stories and case studies include:

• Enhancing leadership skills
• Crafting a personal brand
• Becoming an influencer
• Managing global teams
• Navigating high-impact conversations
• Handling challenges specific to women leaders

Whether you are a rising star or a seasoned leader in your own business, a corporation, or your community, The Hope-Driven Leader offers you a roadmap for instilling those positive beliefs and behaviors into the core of your being and the culture of your workplace. Let the journey begin!

Genres: Business, Leadership

Audio CD

Published April 30, 2019

About the author

Libby Gill is a former television executive who headed communications at Sony, Universal and Turner Broadcasting. Her first novel, MALIBU SUMMER, is published by Penguin Random House and debuts on May 21, 2024. Libby is an award-winning author of six non-fiction books, including You Unstuck, Traveling Hopefully, Capture the Mindshare, The Hope-Driven Leader, and Leadership Reckoning, (with co-authors Dr. Thomas Kolditz and Dr. Ryan Brown).

In addition to being a novelist, Libby is an executive coach, leadership expert, and international speaker, and has delivered keynotes on four continents and in 41 US states. She has appeared on the CBS Early Show, CNN, NPR, the Today Show and in Good Housekeeping, the New York Times, O Magazine, Self, Time Magazine, and the Wall Street Journal.

After many years living in Los Angeles—the center of the television industry— Libby and her husband relocated to Oregon’s Rogue Valley, where she hikes, gardens and attempts to learn golf.

Reviews

[Megan Close Zavala · Rating 3 out of 5]

I love Libby Gill, my original guru, and have followed her for years after hearing her speak at my office. This was another great book - it took a few chapters to build momentum, but had some great insight. This would be a great sequel to Traveling Hopefully (one of her earlier books).

[Greg · Rating 4 out of 5]

Leading yourself from the stand point of hope is a wonderful and good idea. This book from Libby Gil is full of practical wisdom about the importance of being hopeful of something great. She discussed this virtue under different settings.

[Nancy Blinn · Rating 5 out of 5]

I have had the honor of working with Libby one on one and just decided to re(read) listen to this book. It’s practical information and perfect for the new year coming up. Plus she has a nice voice for the book ! Enjoy!

[Karen · Rating 3 out of 5]

Out April 10th!

[Adrienne · Rating 3 out of 5]

Having listed to this speaker at a conference I was eager to read the book. However, a lot of the content she shared during her keynote so I was a bit disappointed at least 50% was already shared.

[DrCheryl Howard · Rating 5 out of 5]

A must read!!! Amazing leadership strategies.

[Kelly Hodgkins · Rating 3 out of 5]

As the title implies, the focus of The Hope-Drive Leader is on the power of hope. However, the book doesn’t keep leadership at its center, it drifts off into general life skills and skims multiple psychological theories and papers to highlight trends. Each chapter gives a key takeaway, belief and behavior.

If you haven’t explored the power of hope at all, this book may be a good place to start. It covers the principles generally and encourages application. I didn’t find it particularly insightful as I have a degree in psychology and have spent years digging into leadership, I found the content light. Bearing that in mind, I have to give it a three out of five on the en-JOY-ment scale.

[DeAnn · Rating 4 out of 5]

This is a practical book of tips and stories to help you live hopefully. I loved reading this with my book group!

[Shawn Sweeney · Rating 5 out of 5]

Honestly, I can't think of a thing I would say to improve this book. When I read books on leadership I want practical advice that I can put into place immediately. This book does exactly that and I really appreciate it. I also appreciate three sections at the end of each chapter to recap the content and give some exercises to flex our hope-driven leadership muscles. I hope many people read this book. I think the world would be a lot better for it.