As we face a global leadership crisis, the decade of real-world experience and research from best-selling author and renowned thought leader Matt Mayberry in The Transformational Leader has never been more timely. Mayberry shares his experience working with hundreds of corporate leadership teams, transforming underperforming teams into top performers, and coaching executives to become the leaders their organizations need through transformational leadership's four core attributes: idealized influence, inspirational motivation, intellectual stimulation, and individualized consideration.
This book is more than just a guide to a proven approach to achieving leadership success; it's a call to action that challenges you to step outside your comfort zone and create a culture where everyone feels valued, heard, and inspired. In this book, readers will learn about: - Confronting the reality of the leadership crisis, and realizing that the actions that got us here won't get us to where we want to go - How our dependence on technology has left leaders unprepared for disruption after disruption, including the arrival of AI - Leadership principles grounded in robust research, empirical data, and proven success, such as agility, coaching, and influence - The importance of inspirational leadership and how to become an inspirational leader yourself - How to start influencing and impacting others regardless of rank, title, or position
The Transformational Leader earns a well deserved spot on the bookshelves of executives, managers, and anyone seeking to make a bigger impact and influence others, adapt to changes in modern leadership and promote positive change in themselves and throughout their organizations.
Table of Contents
Preface: Great Leadership Transforms Everything ix
Part I Dismantling the Leadership Crisis 1
Chapter 1 The Catastrophic Leadership Crisis 3
Chapter 2 The Road Leading Us Here 9
Chapter 3 Rethinking the Fundamentals of Leadership 17
Chapter 4 Adapting to the Evolving Leadership Dynamics 25
Part II Conquering the Battle of the Mind 35
Chapter 5 Shifting Perspectives: Redefining Leadership Beyond Titles and Ranks 37
Chapter 6 The Influence Factor: Projecting Influence Without Authority 43
Chapter 7 The Value of Continuous Self-Transformation 53
Chapter 8 The Secret Formula: Inner-Work = Outer-Impact 59
Part IIIIdentifying the Core Components of Transformational Leadership 67
Chapter 9 Defining Transformational Leadership: A Framework for Change 69
Chapter 10 Leveraging Strengths: Leading from Your Power Zone 79
Chapter 11 Leading with Strengths: How the Best Get Even Better 89
Chapter 12 Engaging Hearts and Minds: Beyond Talents and Tactics 97
Part IV Undergoing a Personal Metamorphosis 103
Chapter 13 Becoming More: The Intersection of Potential and Transformation 105
Chapter 14 Battling Self-Limiting Beliefs and Embracing Change 117
Chapter 15 The Heartbeat of Leadership: Cultivating Emotional Intelligence in a Digital Age 123
Chapter 16 Authentic Leadership: Leading with Integrity 135
Part V Sparking Transformation in Others 145
Chapter 17 Unlocking the Power of Inspirational Leadership 147
Chapter 18 Navigating Effective Communication 157
Chapter 19 Coaching for Success: Growing and Developing Talent 165
Chapter 20 Empowering Others to Lead and Make an Impact 177
Part VI Cultivating Team Excellence 185
Chapter 21 Building High-Performing Teams 187
Chapter 22 Extreme Accountability Through Established Norms 193
Chapter 23 The Art of Cultivating Resilience and Grit 201
Chapter 24 The Game-Changing Power of Diversity 207
Part VII The Greater Good > Isolated Greatness 215
Chapter 25 Purposeful Leadership: Making a Difference Beyond Personal Achievement 217
Chapter 26 The True Price of Transformational Leadership 225
Chapter 27 Leaving a Legacy: Leading Beyond Self 233
Notes 239
Acknowledgments 253
About the Author 255
Speaking 257
Index 259
