9 Leader Touchstones is full of valuable, practical, and important insights and tips. I can't think of a single leader who wouldn't draw immediate value from this book, just as I did. It's potent, powerful, and personal! ~BILL TREASURER, Chief Encouragement Officer, Giant Leap Consulting, Author of International Best Seller Courage Goes to Work
In 9 Leader Touchstones, Jes offers actionable, honest advice for leaders navigating the current generational shift and growing leadership crisis. Now more than ever, we need Jes's guidance, backed by her many years of consulting experience, to build enduring organizations. That starts by looking and leading beyond the bottom line. Inevitably, today's labor challenges will pass, but Leader-First Leadership will timelessly guide us well into the future. ~MELANIE SCHILD, Chief Executive Officer, Association of Junior Leagues Intl
Jes is a phenomenal leader and team coach who advocates for enhancing team performance and healthy organizational cultures. Her work transformed my leadership approach and drove foundational changes in my organization. Her thoughtful and authentic style resulted in sustainable impacts that continued to produce positive outcomes even after I moved on from the organization. 9 Leader Touchstones is a must-read for any leader who cares about embracing culture change and building healthy organizations focused on sustainable results and enduring growth. ~LIEUTENANT COLONEL KADY GRIFFIN, United States Air Force
With stories that are inspiring and compelling, Jes gives us a refreshing view on leadership, marrying the human insights of Bren© Brown with the pragmatic guidance of Jim Collins. 9 Leader Touchstones is a new look at modern leadership for organizations of today and the future. ~PAULA BOOKIDIS, Chief Executive Officer, Girl Scouts of Central Texas
I lead a global team of lawyers and other legal professionals and am passionate about their development. 9 Leader Touchstones offers new perspectives and insights on personal leadership and professional development. The ripple effects of micro adjustments can have a significant compounding effect. Jes's book inspires each of us to make a ripple to create big change. ~DALE J. DAVIS, Deputy General Counsel & Chief IP Counsel, Cummins, Inc.
Leader-First Leadership opened my eyes to the importance of focusing on my own resilience, then building a Culture of Vitality to encourage my team members to do the same. It also provided me the insight to lead with courage when faced with challenging team and organizational dynamics. ~ELIZABETH GILBERT, Owner & Managing Principal, Clark Condon
This is a must-read book for anyone who is a leader or aspires to be one. Brilliantly written, captivating, inspiring, and backed up by fascinating neuroscience and personal stories, 9 Leader Touchstones will make you rethink leadership. ~ABRAHAM THOMAS, Management Consultant and Advisor, Global Projects Americas, EMEA & APAC Regions
Between Baby Boomer retirements and the Great Resignation of the past few years, many organizations face a critical loss of institutional knowledge and key relationships. Into this gap, flourishing leaders and teams are needed even more than ever. 9 Leader Touchstones combines proven research with stories from remarkable leaders to provide a compass to help you navigate this change. Trusting the wisdom within your team requires a Leader-First approach. ~WINSTON FAIRCLOTH, Founder, For Love of Team
