In The Heart-Led Leader, motivational speaker and former CEO Tommy Spaulding, bestselling author of It s Not Just Who You Know, tackles the subject of principled leadership, pointing out that who you are the values and principles that guide your life and shape you as a leader is far more important than what your title is or what trophies or ribbons you have on your bookshelf.
Tommy Spaulding, the founder and president of Spaulding Companies, a leadership-development consulting firm based in Denver, is the author of the New York Times bestselling book It's Not Just Who You Know. The former president and CEO of the global leadership organization Up with People and the co-founder of The Center for Heart-Led Leadership, Spaulding consults with and speaks to businesses and nonprofit organizations across the country.
“The Heart-Led Leader is full of heart - and full of stories about
real leaders whose courageous examples will inspire you. If
you put the principles in this book into practice, it will not only
change your life and your organization, but also make the world a
better place.” -- Daniel H. Pink, author of Drive and To Sell is
Human
“I’m a big fan of Tommy Spaulding. Why? First, because he and I are
both believers in heart-led leadership. Like servant
leadership, it’s all about love and service to others. Also, Tommy
is a great storyteller—and he has filled this book with true,
inspiring stories about heart-led leaders. The Heart-Led Leader is
a book after my own heart.” -- Ken Blanchard, coauthor
of The New One Minute Manager®
"I will be a better leader having read this book and it has
solidified in my HEART forever that who I am matters the most –
especially to the people who choose to follow me."
-- Donnie Smith, President & CEO, Tyson Foods
"One of my dad's favorite sayings was, ‘If you fall in love with
your work you will never have to work again.' He repeated it
often because he knew that love is not only the key to a fulfilling
career; it’s a catalyst for continued success in business. In
The Heart-Led Leader, Tommy unpacks this truth and, through
real-world examples, clearly illustrates his own explanation,
that, 'Love and results are not opposites. They are two sides of
the same coin.' I strongly recommend this book to anyone
looking to become a better leader, in the most effective
way.” -- Dan T. Cathy, Chairman & CEO, Chick-fil-A
"The most important journey you can make is a mere 18-inches in
length… from your Head to your Heart. Tommy Spaulding shows us
how important it is to add ‘love’ to your leadership style. The
Heart-Led Leader is a ‘must read’ for everyone. The lessons in
this book will change you, change your organization and most
definitely change the world." -- Margaret M. Kelly, former
Chief Executive Officer, RE/MAX World Headquarters
“A powerful read that can profoundly change the way you approach
leading any team. The inspiring stories in The Heart-Led
Leader give clear examples of how others have transformed their
companies by leading with the heart. A must read for everyone
in my organization.” -- John Ruble, Global VP - Sales
Operations & Talent Development, Marriott Vacations Worldwide
"The Heart-Led Leader will not only help you become the person you
want to be – it will help you become the person that you know
you should be. Follow Tommy’s lessons and it will not only change
your life, but those that you serve and lead." --
Marshall Goldsmith, New York Times bestselling author of Triggers,
MOJO and What Got You Here Won’t Get You There
“The Heart-Led Leader brilliantly captures the essence of building
extraordinary teams: the matrix of caring and unselfish,
trust-your-life relationships. Flawless performance matters in
human spaceflight, but at the end of the day heart-guided
leadership is what really drives mission success.” -- Colonel
Rick Searfoss, Astronaut and Space Shuttle Commander, author of
Liftoff
“This book holds the keys to driving bottom line results through
what Tommy Spaulding calls, Heart-Led Leadership. These
stories will challenge you to balance your bright mind with an
engaged heart – a leadership approach that will help you love
those you lead.” --Cheryl Bachelder, CEO, Popeyes Louisiana
Kitchen, Inc. and author of Dare to Serve
“Tommy Spaulding teaches us in his new book, The Heart-Led Leader,
what I have always believed and practiced, which is, you must
go through the heart to reach the brain. Leaders who practice this
approach will achieve far greater results and leave a legacy
of excellence in all parts of their life.” --Lee Cockerell,
Former Executive Vice President, Walt Disney World® Resort and
author of Creating Magic
"There are few differentiators left in business. In "The Heart-Led
Leader" Tommy Spaulding explores how leaders who lead with heart
not only create work places that are inspiring but that deliver
superior results. If you want to become a better leader you
need to read this book!"
-- Chester Elton, New York Times bestselling author of The Carrot
Principle, All In, and What Motivates Me
“Inspiring and persuasive. Tommy gives real-life examples on how
leaders have changed their lives, their businesses and their
communities, by living their principles of leading through the
‘heart.’” --Hoyt Jones, President, Jersey Mike’s Franchise
Systems, Inc.
“The real-life examples of “Heart-Led Leadership” are not only
inspiring but could be a game changer in our lives and in our
organizations if put into practice. Tommy’s philosophy of
connecting with and caring for others is the key to being a
powerful leader.” -- Scott Sibella, President & COO, MGM
Grand
"The Heart-Led Leader wonderfully proves that love and leadership
are not only deeply interconnected, but the seeds for extraordinary
results." --Dylan Taylor, Global COO, Colliers
International
"I first met Tommy through the organizational transformation work
he specializes in. As the CEO of a company that doubles every
few years, my team lives his message. Our work is extremely
dangerous: I’ve led teams to the summits of Mount Everest, K2
and more than 100 other peaks on 5 continents. You have to know who
you are, since the consequences of being less than the very
best “you” can be fatal." --Chris Warner, CEO, Earth Treks,
Inc and author of High Altitude Leadership
"Tommy's real-life and compelling stories of heart-led leadership
illuminate the very core of your soul. This 18-inch "love
wins" credo inspires you to place loving and serving others center
stage. A must read for anyone who is held accountable for
bottom-line results." --Jayne Hladio, Senior Vice President &
Regional Executive, U.S. Bank
“We live in a business environment that is extraordinarily
complicated and in constant flux. Although critical thinking
and astute strategy are crucial for success, both are useless
without connecting back to the source for all great ideas: the
heart. Tommy Spaulding reminds us of this truth and provides
specific ways that we can journey those 18 critical inches
from our heads to our hearts." -- John O'Leary, founder,
RisingAbove and author of On Fire
"The Heart-Led Leader is in the top 2 leadership books of the last
decade. I believe it will launch a movement that will transform
leadership philosophy forever." --Rick Barrera, bestselling
author of Overpromise and Overdeliver
“Once again Tommy Spaulding has shown us that good guys do win. To
be an effective leader one needs more than a title and talent -
it’s the heart and Tommy shows us why.” -- Wayne Berson, Chief
Executive Officer, BDO
“There is no better person to share insights on leading from the
heart than Tommy Spaulding. He is a man of trust, character,
authenticity and love. Read this book and you will not only change
the way you lead, but you will change the way you
live.” --Sherry A. Chris, President & CEO, Better Homes and
Gardens Real Estate LLC
“A rare book written from the heart, with inspiring examples of
leaders who put others first.”
-- Adam Grant, Wharton professor and New York Times bestselling
author of Give and Take
"The Heart-Led Leader should be mandatory reading for everyone
entering business school, and then mandatory again as they
graduate. With unforgettable stories and great personal
authenticity, Tommy Spaulding teaches and inspires all of us
to be better leaders." --Dolf Berle, President & COO, Dave &
Busters Inc.
“Leadership is a human endeavor that inherently starts in our
hearts. Tommy shows us the way.”
-- Scott Mordell, CEO, Young Presidents’ Organization
“Tommy Spaulding has achieved something special with The Heart-Led
Leader…he’s helping leaders show other leaders the way.
Managing is logical and driven from the head, but Tommy’s
experiences and stories show that authentic leadership, and
excellence in achieving results, can only be sustained when you
feel first, think second, and act third.“ --Charlie
Piscitello, SVP, Chief People Officer, Petco
“You have to applaud TS for taking on such a topic as the Heart, as
we know the Heart can be hard! He has taught us that leading
from the Heart can have powerful implications in our personal and
professional lives. The question we have to ask ourselves is…
are we willing to take the journey?” -- Tee Green, CEO,
Greenway Health
“Eighteen short - but important - inches. In his heartfelt book,
Tommy Spaulding compassionately leads us on a journey from the
head to the heart. Through eighteen different stories with themes
ranging from character to humility to vulnerability to result
driven purpose, The Heart-Led Leader provides a roadmap
to explore the true meaning of oneself in order to help lead
with EQ rather than IQ.” --John Hayes, President & CEO, Ball
Corporation
“Tommy puts into words what I’ve always lived and believed – the
best and most fulfilling leadership is Heart-Led Servant
Leadership. Take Tommy’s 18-inch journey from your head to your
heart and you will not only increase your bottom line, but
change the lives of those you lead. This is required reading for my
entire leadership team.” --Buddy Brown, President,
Independent Hardee’s Franchise Association
"Whether you are an accomplished leader or just getting started,
Tommy Spaulding’s The Heart-Led Leader will compel you to
re-think your relationships, your leadership philosophy and what
you really want out of life. Through the lens of his own
relationships and experiences, Tommy offers powerful insights and a
practical toolkit you can start working with right away to
achieve breakthrough results." --John Swieringa, SVP & CIO,
DISH Network LLC
"Being a Heart-Led Leader is easy for Tommy Spaulding because
these traits come so natural to him. This is not a leadership
style that he turns off and on….it is how he lives his life. But
now he's written a manual to teach us all his secret sauce. A
life, business and career changing read!" --John Ikard,
Chairman, American Banking Association
"In a world consumed by a relentless climb to the top, Tommy
Spaulding has lived by example showing me and everyone who
knows him that there is a more fulfilling way to live and lead; one
that leaves a lasting legacy behind you. This book is a must
read and a reminder of what true leadership looks
like." --Matthew West, ASCAP Christian Music Songwriter/Artist
of the Year winner and four-time GRAMMY nominee
"Every educator in America must read Tommy Spaulding's new book,
The Heart-Led Leader! When you read it, do so with the intent
to be changed! Through Tommy’s riveting stories, your heart will
grow as you go on an 18-inch journey transforming you to a
leader who leads with your heart. Be ready to embrace leadership
in a new and life changing way." --Dr. Jim Wipke,
Superintendent, Fox School District, Missouri
"The Heart-Led Leader is an important book because it not only
speaks about servant leadership and how it impacts people but
it also is one of the first of its kind to connect this leadership
philosophy to bottom-line results. And with his tear jerking
storytelling, Tommy Spaulding writes the book in a way that makes
it hard to put down." --Walt Rakowich, former CEO &
President, Prologis
"Spot on! Tommy Spaulding artfully weaves the value of solid
business practices with his trademark storytelling and
insights how heart-led leadership impacts the lives we lead and
clients we serve. A powerful read for anybody in sales or
leadership positions whom are responsible for bottom line
performance." --Chris Mygatt, President, Coldwell Banker
Residential Brokerage – Colorado
“The leader must first and foremost: Love. As Tommy Spaulding
explains in this wonderful book, the journey starts in the heart.
Read this book to take your leadership impact to the next
level.”
--Tim Sanders, author of Love Is the Killer App
“As a fervent believer in relationship-driven leadership, I
strongly recommend that all leaders (or those who wish to
become leaders) read this book. Tommy Spaulding identifies,
explains and exemplifies what is missing from most leaders’
arsenals—the power of heart-driven leadership.”
--Stuart Holland, VP Retail Sales, Pacific Life
"Tommy Spaulding is the real deal. Since the first time I met him,
I’ve suspected he has an oversized heart, due to his uncanny
ability to pump a steady stream of love to everyone he meets,
either through his speaking engagements, his writings, or
personal relationships. In The Heart-Led Leader, Tommy reminds us
that we already possess the capability for unbridled
success—all we need is love." --Eric Blehm, New York Times
Bestselling Author of FEARLESS and LEGEND
"The first leadership book I could NOT put down. The pages flow in
this "must read" masterpiece by Tommy Spaulding. The Heart-Led
Leader is truly inspirational and full of essential leadership
lessons for new and experienced leaders alike.” --Chris
Howard, President, Hospital Operations, SSM Health
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