The Unlocked Leader - by Hortense Le Gentil (Hardcover)

Book Synopsis

The most effective leaders are "human leaders: " leading with empathy, vulnerability, and authenticity. But many still adhere to the outdated myth that leaders must be "superhero leaders: infallible, unflappable, and fearless." Tragically, their innate ability to inspire remains locked within, blunting their impact.

In The Unlocked Leader veteran executive leadership coach Hortense le Gentil combines real life stories, rigorous research, and practical tools to explain how superhero leaders can become effective human leaders. You'll discover:

- How to identify the mental obstacles that stand between you and leadership authenticity, and sap your energy and impact - your mindtraps.

- How to confront your fears and escape those traps by operating a mindshift.

- Practical strategies to better connect with yourself and others - a mindbuild.

The journey from superhero leader to human leader not only transforms the lives of leaders themselves - both at work and beyond. It also makes a profound and lasting difference in the lives of people around them and the organizations they lead. This is how human leaders make an impact and shine their light in the world: by changing the way they connect with themselves and other people, they start a chain reaction that reverberates throughout their organizations and beyond them, because we are all part of interconnected networks of human relationships.

An indispensable leadership manual for people who wish to lead not just with their heads, but with their heart and soul as well, The Unlocked Leader belongs on the bookshelves of leaders and aspiring leaders at all levels looking for a fresh new perspective on effective, powerful leadership in service of something bigger than themselves.

From the Back Cover

Praise for THE Unlocked Leader

"Hortense le Gentil writes the way she lives--authentically. She shares with us ways to unlock the humanity that makes not only leadership, but the way we live authentic, real, and most of all--human."
-- RALPH LAUREN

"Hortense le Gentil not only explains how our mindsets--often formed in childhood--can become mind traps, she shows how to escape those traps to fulfill our true potential as leaders."
--ARIANNA HUFFINGTON, Founder and CEO, Thrive Global

"Hortense le Gentil's breakthrough book will enable you to unlock your humanity to reach your full potential. This book is a must-read for every aspiring leader!"
--BILL GEORGE, Executive Fellow, Harvard Business School; Former Chair and CEO, Medtronic

"Hortense pinpoints the critical and genuine role leaders play--and the skills they must develop. The Unlocked Leader offers genuine practices that we, as leaders, can all employ to be the very best and most resilient version of ourselves."
--CORIE BARRY, CEO, Best Buy

"Full of powerful stories, years of on-the-job wisdom, and profound research, The Unlocked Leader is guaranteed to help you become the leader your team and company need."
--DR. MARSHALL GOLDSMITH, #1 Executive Coach, and New York Times Bestselling Author

"Hortense le Gentil provides both unique insight and inspiration for us to build more inclusive and emotionally informed collaborations and to lead based on genuine representations of our true selves."
--TONY MARX, President and CEO, New York Public Library

About the Author

HORTENSE LE GENTIL is an executive leadership coach whose work is informed by 30 years of experience working across industries. Hortense is part of the Marshall Goldsmith 100 Coaches, which brings together the world's leading executive coaches, consultants, speakers, authors, iconic leaders, entrepreneurs, and nonprofit leaders.