The Heart Work of Modern Leadership: 6 Differentiators of Exceptional Leaders - Softcover

David Grossman

Softcover

ISBN 13: 9798900260860

Publisher: Amplify Publishing, 2026

Synopsis

Turbulent times call for exceptional leadership.

Are you ready?

In his sixth book, leadership and change communication expert David Grossman offers a groundbreaking exploration of the leader’s role in our era of unprecedented complexity.

Drawing on research with his longtime partner, The Harris Poll, Grossman reveals a troubling truth: Only 30% of leaders meet the fast-evolving needs of today's workforce.

In The Heart Work of Modern Leadership, Grossman illuminates the mounting pressures facing the C-suite—with shareholder value, AI-driven possibilities, geopolitical disruptions, and more.

The good news is it’s not an impossible job.

Grossman identifies an adaptive mindset that helps executives thrive in today’s rapidly changing environments. Specifically, he cites that exceptional leaders integrate emotional intelligence with strategic thinking. Grossman calls this “leading with their heart in their head.”

What does that look like in practice? Compassion with calculation. Empathy with analysis. Values with decisions. And what is the impact? Greater, more sustainable performance throughout the organization.

At the book’s core are rare glimpses into twenty-nine founders and executives—each one an exceptional leader grappling with the accelerating changes of our age.

You’ll read about their tough decisions, pivotal choices, and unwavering commitments to their people. You’ll discover their shared themes and most practical takeaways. You’ll also learn about the six defining behaviors that set these outstanding performers apart.

Your rise from good to great starts now. With The Heart Work of Modern Leadership, you can move beyond simply managing your people and your pressures. You can build employees who thrive. Develop teams that innovate. And guide your organization to its greatest potential.

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About the Author

David Grossman is Founder and CEO of The Grossman Group, an award-winning consultancy focused on organizational change and communications. As a thoughtpartner™ to senior management and advocate for their people, David helps Fortune 1000 companies reshape how they think, operate, and drive performance.

He’s worked with many clients, including Abbott, Amsted Industries, DHL, General Mills, Grubhub, Kimberly-Clark, Lockheed Martin, Novartis, and Stanley Black & Decker.

David’s media coverage ranges from “NBC Nightly News” to CBS MoneyWatch, Directors & Boards, and the World Economic Forum. He serves on a number of boards, including the Institute for Public Relations (IPR), the UW-Madison School of Journalism and Mass Communication, and The Plank Center for Leadership in Public Relations. Prior to founding The Grossman Group, David was Director of Communications for McDonald’s.

David@TheGrossmanGroup.co

Edition details

• Publisher: Amplify Publishing
• Publication date: 2026
• Language: English
• ISBN 13: 9798900260860
• Binding: Paperback
• Number of pages: 304