““Thoughtful Leadership is an outstanding book. In it the readers will discover their own potential to lead. Fiona Buckland shows that the key to good leadership is to be self aware and find the true purpose in one’s life. A thoughtful leader is an embodiment of humility and free from ego. I thoroughly recommend the book to all aspiring leaders.”
— Satish Kumar, Editor Emeritus, Resurgence & Ecologist”
Thoughtful Leadership
A Guide to Leading with Mind, Body and Soul
We need good leaders. The issues we face are too great and complex, the consequences of thoughtless leadership too serious for us, for future generations of all living beings, and for the planet.
Rather than a few chosen on narrow criteria, it will take many to step up and forward. We have a choice. We can choose to live our lives reacting to events, or we can choose how to respond, and put our hands on the wheels of our lives, organisations and communities, using our impact for good.
Yet many doubt they have what it takes to lead, and so continue to shy away. More than technical know-how, it takes deep emotional skills to lead thoughtfully, which can feel overwhelming without a guide.
Whether you are an aspiring, emerging or established leader, or wish to develop self-leadership to fulfil your authentic potential, this book will equip you to deal with the inner and outer work of leadership, and in the process will help you feel more confident about facing its challenges, and transforming them into positive conscious action.
What makes this book stand out is its practical approach to whole, thoughtful leadership: integrating mind, body, heart and soul. It’s as if you have your own leadership coach. Tested in the kitchen of my work with clients, this book leads you from the inner work of aligning with values and purpose, managing your emotions, and recognising the impact of your leadership style, to the outer work of motivating others and making a difference in the world for future generations, grounded though a progression of clear, practical activities and exercises.
By giving attention to the conscious practice of leadership itself, you will develop the habit of thoughtful leadership as second nature.
““Fiona’s knowledge, experience and thoughtfulness makes this an extraordinary book. Delight in the exercises, focus on yourself and know that by the end of this book, osmosis alone will have made you an incredibly thoughtful leader.”
- Nina Grunfeld, founder of LifeClubs and author of The Big Book of Me”