Lead. Care. Win. - by Dan Pontefract (Paperback)

Book Synopsis

Dan Pontefract is on a mission to change the world of work. Lead. Care. Win is his fourth book, and like the previous three is the product of relentless focus, observations and research that have led him to define 9 insightful yet super-practical leadership lessons. His latest thinking will help you become a more caring and engaging leader, one that will fully (and completely) understand the critical importance of crafting meaningful, respectful relationships among all your stakeholders. Every human interaction is crucial. Every exchange can be mutually beneficial. These 9 leadership lessons center on your willingness to improve how you treat people, a call for meaningful change to:

Be relatable and empathetic

Act not out of ego but out of purpose

Share knowledge to build a wise organization

Stay present and attentive to the needs of others

Embrace change and the opportunity for growth it offers

Stay curious and adopt lifelong learning

Think and act with clarity

Commit to balance and inclusivity in all your dealings

Act with humility and thoughtfulness

The bottom line is that when you care enough to champion others, the workplace becomes happily infectious and the organization benefits in more ways than one. It's time to care. Full potential is possible.

Review Quotes

"If you want to win, you have to care-Dan Pontefract is a leader who cares." --Whitney Johnson, Thinkers50, Leading Management Thinker
"An invaluable roadmap with helpful techniques and practical approaches, Lead. Care. Win. is essential reading for those seeking to become a leader who matters." --Amy C. Edmondson, Professor, Harvard Business School and author of The Fearless Organization: Creating Psychological Safety in the Workplace for Learning, Innovation, and Growth.
"Lead. Care. Win. showcases Dan Pontefract's thoughtful field guide to transform yourself into a leader with a heart." --Herminia Ibarra, Charles Handy Professor of Organizational Behavior at London Business School and author of Act Like a Leader, Think Like a Leader.
"Dan Pontefract delivers a thorough field guide that will categorically improve your ability to lead both yourself and others." --Francesca Gino, Professor, Harvard Business School and author of Rebel Talent: Why it Pays to Break the Rules in Work and Life.