Joanna Barsh Livres

Based on five years of proprietary research, this book speaks to you as no other book has, with its hopeful outlook and unique ideas about success.

What enables some talented individuals to reach their full potential while others fall short? In 2008, Joanna Barsh initiated the Centered Leadership Project at McKinsey and Company to explore this question. The project identified what sets apart successful leaders from those who achieve true greatness, coining the term Centered Leadership. In a previous bestseller, Barsh outlined its five capabilities and the research behind them. Now, alongside Johanne Lavoie, she presents a practical field guide for implementation. Since the project's inception, Barsh, Lavoie, and their McKinsey colleagues have conducted seminars and workshops worldwide, empowering individuals to develop these capabilities. This guide offers interactive tools, exercises, and practices that have enabled participants to cultivate the skills, courage, and confidence necessary to unleash their potential and that of others. Readers will find inspiring stories of leaders who exemplify these skills in action. Early-career professionals will learn to harness these abilities to explore their passions, while those with families can address work-life balance. Even established leaders will discover practices to reach new heights in their careers. Regardless of your current stage or leadership aspirations, this resource will equip you to unlock your own Centered Leader and create a positive impact both at work and beyond.

This guide offers powerful, practical advice for aspiring leaders facing work challenges. The business world is often filled with superficial catchphrases like "follow your passion" and "think positive," which can be unhelpful. Instead, bestselling author Joanna Barsh explores how real people succeed by engaging with emerging leaders rather than relying on motivational gurus. Drawing from the experiences of over 200 rising leaders across 120 companies, this resource provides hands-on strategies to help you navigate challenges effectively. You'll learn to manage pressure, recover from mistakes, and leverage poor performance reviews to enhance your skills. The guide teaches you how to rally support for your mission, confront difficult colleagues, take calculated risks, and thrive amidst chaos. It emphasizes the importance of knowing when to seek new opportunities. Featuring diverse voices, including immigrants, first-generation Americans, and individuals from various backgrounds, the book delivers actionable insights that are rarely found elsewhere. By applying these proven strategies, you can accelerate your growth with each challenge and take charge of your career, transforming obstacles into opportunities for advancement.