The Inspiration Code - by Kristi Hedges (Paperback)

About the Book

What do the world's most inspiring communicators do routinely, consistently and intentionally in order to mobilize their teams? Crack the inspiration code and enjoy their same success!

Book Synopsis

Everyone wants to be the kind of leader who energizes and mobilizes others-yet too few are. Why is it so challenging to crack the code?

All it takes is the right conversation...great leaders inspire action with their words. They spark enthusiasm and commitment. With a single conversation, they can change the direction of someone's life.

Executive coach Kristi Hedges spent years studying exactly what inspiring leaders do differently. Informed by quantitative research and thousands of responses from leaders at all levels, she reveals that inspiring communication isn't about grand gestures. Instead, those who motivate us most do a few things routinely, consistently, and intentionally.

In Inspiration Code, Kristi explains:

• Present: investing their attention carefully and guiding the flow of conversations
• Personal: speaking genuinely, listening generously, and bringing out the potential of those around the
• Passionate: exhibiting sincere emotion and exuding energy attuned to the situation
• Purposeful: helping others find meaning and see their place in the bigger picture

Eye-opening and accessible, The Inspiration Code dispels common myths about how leaders communicate-and guides them in cultivating qualities that authentically excite. Inspired companies need inspirational leaders. Learn to unlock motivation, lift peoples 'sights, and lead them into the future.

From the Back Cover

"Can anyone be an inspiration? Kristi Hedges answers that question with a resounding yes. The Inspiration Code is a one-of-a-kind guide to becoming the kind of light-up-the-moment leader you aspire to be." --Daniel H. Pink, author of To Sell Is Human and Drive

"We all know what inspiration feels like, but often struggle to find it. Here's a book that can help, with plenty of practical tips for having more energizing interactions."--Adam Grant, New York Times bestselling author of Originals and Give and Take

"The words we speak, the questions we ask, and the way we listen have a tremendous impact on those around us. The Inspiration Code draws a clear map for those who want to make an impact on others and their world. This book is direct, powerful, and timely. Kristi Hedges shows how effective leaders inspire, motivate, and succeed." --Frank Sesno, Director of The George Washington University's School of Media and Public Affairs, Former CNN Washington Bureau Chief, and author of Ask More

"If you think inspirational communications require rare skills, read The Inspiration Code. In chapter after chapter, Kristi Hedges reveals the core communication behaviors that everyone can master, and dispels the myths that hold leaders back."--Dr. Sydney Finkelstein, Professor of Management and Director of the Center for Leadership at the Tuck School of Business at Dartmouth College; bestselling author of Superbosses and Why Smart Executives Fail

"Informative, instructive, and, yes, inspirational. An essential guide for 21st century leaders." --Mary Ellen Joyce, Ph.D., Executive Director, Brookings Executive Education

"The Inspiration Code is a clear, practical guide to communicating in ways that move others to action. . . . If you're a leader who wants to drive change, inspire a team, or simply be a better manager, read this book now." --Atif Rafiq, Chief Digital Officer and SVP of IT, Volvo

"Organizations want inspirational leadership, and that starts with leaders who inspire their teams--day in and day out. The Inspiration Code reveals the small behaviors that have a large impact. Leaders should keep this book on their desks, and go back to it often." --Amy Hahn, Senior Vice President Marketing, Insights and Digital, Ahold USA

About the Author

Kristi Hedges is a leadership coach, specializing in executive communications. Her clients span the Fortune 500, government, non-profits, and privately held businesses. An in-demand speaker, she writes for Forbes.com, and has been featured in The Financial Times, The Wall Street Journal, The Huffington Post, and on CNBC, BBC, and more. She is the author of The Power of Presence.