{"product_id":"the-heart-work-of-modern-leadership-6-differentiators-of-exceptional-leaders-9798900260860","title":"The Heart Work of Modern Leadership: 6 Differentiators of Exceptional Leaders","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTurbulent times call for exceptional leadership.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAre you ready?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cp\u003eIn his sixth book, organizational change and communication strategist David Grossman offers a groundbreaking exploration of the leader's role in our era of unprecedented complexity.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cp\u003eDrawing on research with his longtime partner, The Harris Poll, Grossman reveals a troubling truth: \u003cstrong\u003eOnly 30% of leaders meet the fast-evolving needs of today's workforce\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cp\u003eIn \u003cem\u003eThe Heart Work of Modern Leadership, \u003c\/em\u003e Grossman illuminates the mounting pressures facing the C-suite--with shareholder value, AI-driven possibilities, geopolitical disruptions, and more.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe good news is, it's not an impossible job.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cp\u003eGrossman identifies an adaptive mindset that helps executives thrive in today's rapidly changing environments. Specifically, he cites that \u003cstrong\u003eexceptional leaders integrate emotional intelligence with strategic thinking.\u003c\/strong\u003e Grossman calls this \"leading with their heart \u003cem\u003ein\u003c\/em\u003e their head.\"\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cp\u003eWhat 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cp\u003eAt 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cp\u003eYou'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.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eYour rise from good to great starts now\u003c\/strong\u003e. With \u003cem\u003eThe Heart Work of Modern Leadership, \u003c\/em\u003eyou 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eAuthor:\u003c\/b\u003e David Grossman\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublisher:\u003c\/b\u003e Amplify Publishing\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublished:\u003c\/b\u003e 03\/24\/2026\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePages:\u003c\/b\u003e 304\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eBinding Type:\u003c\/b\u003e Paperback\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eWeight:\u003c\/b\u003e 1.14lbs\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eSize:\u003c\/b\u003e 7.51h x 6.61w x 0.87d\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eISBN:\u003c\/b\u003e 9798900260860\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eReview Citation(s): \u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003ci\u003eForeword\u003c\/i\u003e 02\/26\/2026\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eAbout the Author\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003eGrossman, David:\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e - \u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDavid Grossman\u003c\/strong\u003e is founder and CEO of The Grossman Group, an award-winning consultancy focused on organizational change and communications. 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