"In the midst of chaos caused by misleading claims about the most fundamental domains of our existence-health, justice, economics, truth-this book is a must-read. Dr Kettelhut grounds the leadership we are so wanting in the empiricism and collaborative community which is the scientific method. Pass this one on to your congressperson, and your children!" - Gerardo Fernandez, Chief Science Officer and Founder, PreciseDx
"Astoundingly bracing insight! From the foundation to the top, Dr Kettelhut opens a whole new field of practice with Leadership as Relation. Partnership, teamwork, management, and governance are invigorated with unprecedented possibility by this deep dive. An invaluable gift for generations to come." - Sarano Kelley, Communications Trainer and Co-Founder, The Kelley Group
Have we been misunderstanding leadership all along?
25-year veteran executive coach, Dr Martin Kettelhut challenges long-held beliefs about leadership in his groundbreaking book, Leadership as Relation.
Traditionally, we've viewed leaders as inherently different - equipped with unique styles and traits. However, this perspective overlooks a crucial aspect: leadership is not a solo endeavor; it's a shared, evolving journey. Dr. Kettelhut demonstrates that the crisis in modern leadership - characterized by disconnection, disproportionate responsibility, and corrupt agendas - stems from this outdated individualist viewpoint.
Isn't true leadership about fostering empowering relationships? What if it's not about having all the answers, charisma, and power? What if it's not about acting and communicating differently from others, but instead about being attuned to the needs and potential of the marriage, the team, or the nation?
In Leadership as Relation, Dr. Kettelhut unveils a new science of leadership based on capacity-expanding connection. Using vivid examples from homes, companies, and governments, he demonstrates how the absence of real relatedness leads to deleterious or failed leadership. He then offers a blueprint for cultivating deep, powerful relationships, redefining the essence of leadership in our modern world. This book is an invitation to rethink and embrace leadership that empowers, unites, and uplifts.