Leap to Leader: A Corner Office Manual
We are pleased to present this month’s Leadership Reimagined episode featuring Adam Bryant, Author & Senior Managing Director at The ExCo Group. Join us for an engaging podcast interview with Adam as he discusses his new book, “The Leap to Leader: How Ambitious Managers Make the Jump to Leadership.” Adam unveils a unique perspective on leadership derived from over 30 years of journalistic experience, including 18 years at the New York Times. Adam made the decision to depart from traditional CEO interviews, opting instead to explore the personal and human dimensions of leadership. He shares the backstory of his unconventional approach, where he transitioned from asking typical business questions to delving into CEOs’ life lessons and insights. Notably, Bryant’s three-pronged approach—seeking insights, compelling stories, and practical tools—differentiates his work in a leadership landscape often cluttered with platitudes. As he reflects on the shifting dynamics of leadership, especially in the post-pandemic era, Adam sheds light on the contemporary challenges, such as the significance of alignment beyond strategy and the delicate balance of projecting confidence while embracing vulnerability. Moreover, he introduces a valuable concept from his book, the “leadership user manual,” offering a practical guide for colleagues to understand each other at a human level and enhance collaboration from day one. Adam’s refreshing take on leadership, rich with real-world stories and actionable insights, makes “The Leap to Leader” a must-read for aspiring leaders and seasoned executives alike.
Adam Bryant is a Senior Managing Director at The ExCo Group, a Leadership Development and Coaching firm. With 30 years as a journalist, including 18 years as a reporter, editor, and columnist at The New York Times, Adam is the author of four books based on the themes that have emerged from his interviews and consulting work with CEOs and other C-Suite leaders. His new book is The Leap to Leader: How Ambitious Managers Make the Jump to Leadership, published by Harvard Business Review. In Adam’s two most recent books, “The Leap to Leader” and “The CEO Test,” he crafted them as complementary pairs; “The CEO Test” focuses on the crucial actions essential for effective leadership, addressing the external aspects of the leadership game, while “The Leap to Leader” delves into the inner game of leadership, exploring the necessary mindset shifts for effective leadership. Adam is also the author of four LinkedIn newsletters: “Leading in the B-Suite,” “Strategic CHRO,” “Art of Leading,” and “The New Director’s Chair.”
Please enjoy this inspiring episode of Leadership Reimagined featuring Adam Bryant, Author & Senior Managing Director at The ExCo Group!
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