"Love is foundational to wisdom. Love is the force that binds us together and requires an active choice to create a better world. Rumi, the Thirteenth Century philosopher and poet, is fortunate in his latest expositor.Author Chris Parker gently presents and applies the timeless wisdom of Rumi to shape the future of leadership with empathy and authenticity."
- AMY C. EDMONDSON, Novartis Professor of Leadership and Management, Harvard Business School, and Author of Right Kind of Wrong: The Science of Failing Well
"Lead from Love with Rumi is an essential guide for anyone looking to reinvent themselves with inspiration from the timeless wisdom of Rumi. This book provides profound insights on leading with compassion and authenticity, helping individuals navigate today's complexities with an authentically heart-centered approach. By reflecting on Rumi's teachings, Parker inspires us to foster meaningful and impactful relationships, transforming our professional lives from the inside out."
- CHIP CONLEY New York Times Bestselling Author and Founder of the Modern Elder Academy
"As an entrepreneur and a leader, I've learned more from the 13th-century mystic poet Rumi than from all of the modern business books I've read combined; but now, in this book, author Chris Parker offers a simple yet powerful distillation of Rumi's wisdom for a business context, and the result is a genuinely beautiful book that teaches as much about life and love as business and leadership... although in the end, what's the difference anyway?"
- BRIAN J ROBERTSON Founder of Holacracy
"Lead with Love offers bite-size chunks of wisdom! For everyone who is looking for inspiration to approach leadership in a different way."
- JEROEN DE FLANDER Bestselling Author of The Art of Performance
"The most important driver of employee engagement is the extent to which employees believe their leaders have a sincere interest in their wellbeing. Caring and connection is the recipe for success that Chris Parker shares in 'Lead From Love With Rumi.' Packed with simple lessons, this book will transform your approach to leading with heart."
- STAN PHELPS CSP Author of the Goldfish Series of Books
"This book invites you to fully embrace who you aspire to be and to inspire others from a place of love, intelligence, and spiritual depth. It provides words to what lies deeply within you, helping you recognize and express your potential to lead from love. By guiding you on a journey to self-realization, the book encourages you to create ripples of positive impact in the world around you. Ultimately, it challenges you to find the courage to live authentically and lead with love, fostering a better world for everyone."
- KAREN DE BOECK Adjugo Partner
