Leadership isn't limited to the corner office. Whether you're a CEO, a teacher, a parent, or a mentor, you've influenced others in meaningful ways. In THE ORIGIN OF A LEADER, Dr. Pam Manfredo Curtis reveals how the experiences that shaped you in childhood continue to influence the way you lead today. By understanding the origins of your leadership style, you can become a better leader—no matter where you lead. 📖 THE ORIGIN OF A LEADER is available for preorder now: https://bit.ly/4l7LSCQ #Leadership #LeadershipDevelopment #PersonalGrowth #BusinessBooks #OrganizationalPsychology #DevelopmentalPsychology
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Did you know that up to 80% of the way we show up as leaders is shaped by our childhood experiences? The patterns we develop in childhood influence how we connect with others, give feedback, navigate power, and lead through challenges. By understanding where these behaviors come from, we can become more authentic, self-aware, and inspiring leaders. Discover how your earliest experiences shaped your leadership style in THE ORIGIN OF A LEADER—available for preorder now! 📖 https://lnkd.in/e3b7s2q4 #Leadership #LeadershipDevelopment #ExecutiveCoaching #BusinessBooks #PersonalGrowth #DevelopmentalPsychology
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Happy publication day to Pause, by Shawn and Anne Vanderhoven! Congratulations, Shawn. This amazing book is now available wherever books are sold! Get your copy here: https://lnkd.in/gMqGzsaJ.
Five years ago, if you’d told me I’d write a book about slowing down, I probably would’ve laughed. What changed wasn’t my personality. It was a question I couldn’t stop asking. Everywhere I taught, I met talented people who genuinely wanted to do great work, yet many worked in environments that made that far more difficult than it should have been. Constant interruptions, competing priorities, and even leaders with the best intentions often pulled people’s attention away from the work they cared most about. I found myself asking: What was the difference between leaders who created space for people to focus and those who unintentionally amplified the existing chaos? To find out, I started asking everyone I could two questions. Tell me about a leader who created space for you to focus on priority work. What did they do? Now tell me about a leader who made it nearly impossible. What did they do? Hundreds of interviews and thousands of survey responses later, patterns began to emerge. Those patterns became the 12 Pauses. Each Pause is a leadership practice that helps leaders create an environment where people can do their best work. We found that no leader practiced all twelve consistently. The goal isn’t perfection. It’s knowing which Pause your team needs most right now. Today, Pause is finally out in the world! I’m deeply grateful to the hundreds of people who shared their stories, the thousands who completed surveys, the early readers who patiently worked through drafts and more typos than anyone should have had to endure, and everyone who challenged our thinking along the way. Thank you for helping shape this book into something far better than we could have written alone. My sincere hope is that Pause helps more leaders create the conditions where people can focus in an otherwise distracting world. People show up wanting to use their talents and do work they’ll be proud of. The question is whether we will create the conditions that make that possible.
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What if your emotions aren't getting in the way of your leadership—but helping you become a better leader? Executive coach Pam Manfredo Curtis, PhD explains why emotions are valuable data for understanding your leadership style—and how paying attention to your emotional reactions can help you uncover the experiences that shaped your greatest leadership strengths. In ORIGIN OF A LEADER, you'll discover practical tools to overcome personal blocks, navigate difficult conversations, and lead with confidence. Whether you're leading at work, at home, or in your community, understanding where your leadership begins can transform how you lead. Learn more in ORIGIN OF A LEADER—available for preorder now! https://lnkd.in/e3b7s2q4 #Leadership #LeadershipDevelopment #ExecutiveCoaching #Psychology #BusinessBooks
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Think great leaders are made in the boardroom? Think again. The journey actually begins in your childhood home. In ORIGIN OF A LEADER, executive coach Pam Manfredo Curtis, PhD reveals how our childhood experiences shape the way we lead as adults—and offers practical tools to build self-awareness, foster psychological safety, and lead with greater authenticity and confidence. 📖 Preorder your copy today and discover how understanding your past can transform your future as a leader: https://bit.ly/4l7LSCQ #Leadership #LeadershipDevelopment #ExecutiveCoaching #BusinessBooks #DevelopmentalPsychology
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Today we're celebrating the release of The Art of Pacing by Elizabeth Svoboda. Drawing on cutting-edge research and inspiring stories and interviews, Svoboda explores a powerful question: How can we sustain high performance without burning out? From endurance athletes to business leaders, Svoboda’s writing shows us why success isn't just about pushing harder—it's about knowing when to accelerate, when to recover, and how to manage your energy for the long haul. The Art of Pacing is available now wherever books are sold. Congratulations to Elizabeth Svoboda on publication day! Get your copy today: https://lnkd.in/eKF-bwnJ.
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Level up your negotiation and persuasion skills with NEVER SETTLE. Written by negotiation experts Attia Qureshi and John Richardson, NEVER SETTLE is your practical guide to confident communication and influence—available NOW wherever you buy books! #NeverSettle #Leadership #Negotiation #BusinessBooks #CommunicationSkills #Influence
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Check out what Tori Dunlap has to say about Dasha Kennedy's personal finance perspective and approach. You can learn more about Dasha's book, Moving Beyond Broke, book here: https://lnkd.in/eAfES-AR.
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Moving Beyond Broke by Dasha Kennedy is a thoughtful reminder that financial literacy is not just about money. It's about empowerment, stability, and opportunity. What makes this book especially helpful is its ability to approach personal finance with both practicality and empathy. Dasha Kennedy goes beyond traditional budgeting advice to address the emotional and systemic realities that affect our financial decisions. Whether you are advancing in your career, managing a household, rebuilding financially, or simply looking to develop a healthier relationship with money, this book has the right insights and actionable tips that will resonate across experiences and industries. Get the book today: https://lnkd.in/eAfES-AR.
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Where does a leader begin? When they get the corner office? The first fancy title? The first direct report? The origin of a leader actually happens much earlier than that. The most significant predictor of how you show up in your interpersonal interactions as a leader—and as a human—is your childhood. For more than thirty-five years, I’ve worked with some of the country’s most well-known executives to transform their leadership, finding success in their work and in their lives. I wrote The Origin of a Leader: Transforming Family Patterns into Leadership Power so you, too, can change your leadership and your life for the better. In my book, I take readers into their childhood backstory, remembering who they were and seeing what was role-modeled for them. Then by understanding the implications of their childhood, they’ll gain deep insights that will illuminate patterns for them. From there, they’ll learn exactly how to have real conversations that can transform the world and the lives of those around them, from the boardroom to the living room. Simon Acumen will release the book on September 1st, 2026. Learn more about The Origin of a Leader here: https://lnkd.in/gZtTR6kP and start reading the book right away. I can’t wait to share more with you, so follow along.
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