The Crucible's Gift: 5 Lessons from Authentic Leaders Who Thrive in Adversity - Softcover

Kelley, Dr. James B.

Softcover

ISBN 10: 0999891510 ISBN 13: 9780999891513

Publisher: Brave Endurance LLC, 2018

Synopsis

Can you recall a time when adversity or a negative moment caused you personal or professional pain? How did this adversity moment transform your identity? Did you become more compassionate, live with more integrity or develop a deeper sense of self? This is the journey the The Crucible’s Gift, will guide you on.

If you love the work of Brené Brown, you will love what James Kelley, Ph.D. has to say in his inaugural book. James is a highly sought-after international speaker, interviewed over 140 executives from around the world to learn how leaders transform their leadership style after moments of adversity.
So, if you want to learn how to move your leadership style from it 'happened TO me' to it 'happened FOR me', then the The Crucible's Gift is for you!

Bill George, Senior Fellow at Harvard Business School, and author of Discover Your True North.

-James Kelley’s extraordinary book, The Crucible’s Gift, will guide you on a deep exploration of how to become an authentic leader – learning and growing from your crucible experience with increased self-awareness, integrity, compassion, and ability to relate to others. Following Kelley’s great wisdom will not only enable you to become a better leader but a better human being as well.

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Review:

“The Crucible’s Gift offers leaders insight into their deepest places that define them. Prepare for a remarkable journey of self-discovery, guided by the stories of leaders who had the courage to go on record in this book and the insights of the author, James Kelley, whose own story made this book complete.”
—Dr. Marshall Goldsmith – The Thinkers 50 #1 Leadership Thinker in the World

“...The Crucible’s Gift, will guide you on a deep exploration of how to become an authentic leader—learning and growing from your crucible experience with increased self-awareness, integrity, compassion, and ability to relate to others. Following Kelley’s great wisdom will not only enable you to become a better leader but a better human being as well."
—Bill George, Senior Fellow at Harvard Business School, former Chair & CEO of Medtronic, and author of Discover Your True North

"We all face challenges. James Kelley's insightful new book shows us how we can leverage adversity to become better leaders—and humans—by embracing our true selves."
—Dorie Clark, author of Stand Out and Reinventing You, and adjunct professor, Duke University's Fuqua School of Business

“Everyone faces adversity and we all arrive at crucibles that dictate our next path. In this book, Dr. James Kelley highlights the 5 lessons we need to learn to succeed and how the “micro-moments” we encounter help us become better leaders."
—Jeffrey Hayzlett: Primetime TV & Podcast Host, Speaker, Author and Part-Time Cowboy

“James Kelley shows us that adversity is part of anything built well.”
—Bernie Swain, Founder, Washington Speakers Bureau

“We all face moments of truth in life. How we handle these crucible moments ultimately define who we are. The Crucible’s Gift is a powerful, insight-packed, must read. Dr. Kelley has given us the gift of an authentic look into what it really takes to design a legendary life.”
—Chris Lochhead, Legends & Losers Podcast Host, Co-Author of Play Bigger

“James Kelley brings characteristic enthusiasm and curiosity to this fascinating exploration of what helps leaders to succeed and thrive in today’s challenging environment.”
—Hal Movius, President, Movius Consulting

"James Kelley interviews 140 leaders from all walks of life...in a compelling and compassionate manner with a delightful and irreverent self-dialog. This is an inspiring piece of work. This will bring up your self awareness of your own qualities of leadership and give a clear focus on how to be a better version of yourself."
—Dennis Boyle Co-Founder of IDEO

"The impact of toxic leadership is well documented, yet organizations still fall victim to a lack of integrity and honesty at the top. The Crucible's Gift opens up an important conversation about the stuff authentic leaders are made of—and you will meet many in this book whose stories are benchmarks for all of us. Highly recommended.”
—Jon Berghoff, President, Flourishing Leadership Institute and Creator of the L.E.A.F. Certification

About the Author:

Author, speaker and consultant Dr. James Kelley was born in Portland, Oregon. Following the completion of an MBA and a year of teaching English in Japan, James moved to Australia to pursue his Ph.D. in International Marketing. He is the host of the Executives After Hours podcast, where he explores topics such as authenticity and success with leaders from diverse organizations and industries. Kelley currently teaches at the United Arab Emirates University in Dubai, and resides near Dubai with his wife, Mary, and their four children. www.drjameskelley.com

About this edition

• Publisher: Brave Endurance LLC
• Publication date: 2018
• ISBN 10: 0999891510
• ISBN 13: 9780999891513
• Binding: Paperback
• Number of pages: 198