Dave McKeown - The Self-Evolved Leader: Elevate Your Focus and Develop Your People In a World That Refuses to Slow Down

Dave McKeown is a rising voice in the world of leadership. In The Self-Evolved Leader, he brings a fresh approach that is sorely needed in our organizations.

Marshall Goldsmith, Thinkers50 #1 Executive Coach for 10 years

Evolving yourself as a leader is mandatory in these complex, challenging times. Dave McKeown provides easy-to-implement, simple-to-maintain techniques and strategies to modernize your leadership and ensure your team is ready for whats next.

Cy Wakeman, author of No Ego

You might assume that The Self-Evolved Leader is just another self-help business tome. Youd be wrong. Five minutes into Dave McKeowns easy-going pages, youll find yourself nodding along with his observations about how most leaders really behave. By the end of the book, youll be convinced enough of Daves wisdom to repeat his self-evolved leaders mantra daily (sorry, you have to read the book to find out). This is a warm, acute and persuasive work: If you lead a team of any size, The Self-Evolved Leader can help you and your team together do the best work of your lives.

Eric Schurenberg, CEO, Mansueto Ventures

Its both embarrassing and frustrating when you discover your well-meaning attempts at heroic leadership have kept you and your team stuck in a cycle of mediocrity. Youre exhausted, theyre frustrated, and everyones underperforming. Dave McKeown draws on wisdom and experience to give you the insights to break the cycle and a plan to actually change the way you lead.

Michael Bungay Stanier, bestselling author of The Coaching Habit

In a world that craves more empathy and authenticity, Dave McKeown shares a candid call to action for leaders today. I love the micro-disciplinesthey are immediately applicable and will create impact for your team and business today.

Stacey Engle, President, Fierce, Inc.

In this practical and inspirational book, Dave lays out a path to help leaders let go of the reins of heroic leadership and unleash the potential of their teams. Too many teams experience learned helplessness and the cycle of mediocrity that ensues. It is challenging to get out of this cycle without clear guidance and support. In The Self-Evolved Leader, David provides a clear road-map that will transform your leadership and the performance of your team. Read it and put these wise words into practice!

Julie Wilson, Founder and Executive Director, Institute for the Future of Learning

You were driven enough to get to this point in your business. But drive alone will not get you to the next level. The Self-Evolved Leader provides the practical knowledge and a precise roadmap to become the leader your business needs in the future.

Jim Murray, President, A.K. Rikks

The Self-Evolved Leader is a practical yet provocative guide to leading in an ever-changing world. Its a good reminder to continually challenge your approach and way of thinking and to remember that what got you here isnt necessarily what is going to get you there. I highly recommend reading it and sharing it with everyone on your team.

Dawn Conway, CEO, Boost Engagement

Leadership is not diving catches and acts of heroism. Instead, its about something very different. In this book, Dave McKeown unpacks the lessons hes learned from organizations and leaders to give you the tools, strategies, and inspiration to develop a new style of leadership so that you can become the kind of person who can lead in a world that refuses to slow down. Rarely have I seen a book thats as practical as this one. I changed my own leadership style for the better as a direct result of reading it.

The Self-Evolved Leader is hands-on inspiration for leaders at all levels who know that old-school leadership doesnt work anymore. The secret? Dont just read it! Follow Daves advice about what to try at the end of each chapter. Ive known Dave for years and have always admired his approach to life. This book successfully encapsulates his maverick perspective in a way that accurately reflects whats required of leaders today. This book is a game changer for anyone who believes leadership needs to look different in todays changing world.

Jeb Brooks, CEO, The Brooks Group

Dave McKeown continues to deliver! Having worked with Dave over a span of two decades The Self Evolved Leader is another work of art Dave has built to develop leaders. The applications in his book are real, practical, and provide a step-by-step playbook on how to win as a leader!

Al Carlson, VP of HR, Talent Management, and Leadership Development, BTD

The Self-Evolved Leader is written for anyone that aspires to be a leader at any level. Its a powerful yet essential and easy to use playbook, built upon Dave McKeowns exceptional track record for coaching and inspiring others to aim higher. His passion for getting to the heart of what makes a great leader really shines through. A must-read!

Traci Wilk, Senior VP People, The Learning Experience

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