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The world needs Insatiable Leaders; nothing less will do. But their superpowers to drive progress can also become their curse.
In an era of accelerated and exponential global changes, we need leaders who strive to stay ahead—agents of transformation who lean in despite adversity and constantly seek opportunities to lead themselves, their organizations, and others to new growth horizons.
Insatiable Leaders are defined by six traits that catalyse growth and transformation. However, these traits operate like a double-edged sword: they can work against leaders, limiting their impact and performance, and robbing the world of the potential of their ideas and diverse talents.
This book delves into the dual nature of the six traits that distinguish Insatiable Leaders, introducing a three-pillar model to guide their development and two meta-abilities that underpin limitless advancement. Discover a new set of insights to consistently create next-level results for yourself and your people.
Ready to explore and harness your six transformative traits?
'An extraordinary exploration into the relentless pursuit of excellence.’ - Dr. Thorsten Reiter, Author of Killing Innovation
‘A powerful book for leaders that presents timely and actionable perspectives that directly address the current complex times we are all facing right now.’ - Beatrice Hansen, Principal at Presence-Based Coaching
From concept to tangible action plan, this book is great tool to reflect powerfully on how you can impact an organisation while thriving in your career - Amazon 5*
Amazing book, clearly written with clear, practicable advice to follow - I’d advise anyone to buy it! - Amazon 5*
This book has truly made me rethink how I approach leadership—it’s practical, sincere, and incredibly insightful.
Susana Martínez Denia, executive coach and founder of Insatiable Leaders®, has coached and trained leaders around the world in her methodology for driving continuous meaningful growth in organizations.
- Cover Page
- Praise for Insatiable Leaders
- Title Page
- Copyright Page
- Dedication
- Contents
- Preface
- Introduction
- The DNA of an insatiable leader: six traits
- Why do we need insatiable leadership?
- The cost of disconnected, limited and slowed-down leaders for organizations
- The dark side of the traits
- How to use this book
- Part I – Insatiable nature
- 1. Deconstructing insatiability: mapping insatiable drivers to the three dimensions of transformation
- A critical cohort: beyond high-performers and high-potentials
- What drives insatiable leaders? Insights from explorers, athletes and time-benders
- The three dimensions of transformation that insatiable leaders are wired to master but are trapped in
- The leadership box that caps growth and transformation
- Fundamentals
- Into the fishbowl: assessment and intention
- 2. The six traits in action: your superpower and your curse to lead transformation
- Trait 1: Endlessly curious and unstoppable learners
- Trait 2: Think big and question the limits
- Trait 3: Raise the bar and standards of excellence
- Trait 4: Multitalented, ultra-capable and overscheduled
- Trait 5: Self-reliant and determined
- Trait 6: Sense of urgency to step into the future
- Channel your traits
- Fundamentals
- Into the fishbowl: challenge your traits
- 1. Deconstructing insatiability: mapping insatiable drivers to the three dimensions of transformation
- Part II – Insatiable elevation: a three-pillar model
- 3. Elevate your vision
- A vision that pulls you: transform yourself and your organization
- Strategy 1: Take a stand: at the intersection of your organizational and personal aspirations
- Strategy 2: Stretch: pioneer visions, pioneer leaders
- Strategy 3: Focus: an inward journey, a future declaration
- Fundamentals
- Into the fishbowl: draw and declare a pioneer vision that transforms you and your company
- 4. Elevate your identity
- Why do we need to change? (even if we are successful and ultra-capable)
- Step 1: Meet your identity and the box it traps you in
- Step 2: Surface your identity
- Step 3: Upgrade your identity
- Step 4: Reinforce your new identity
- The 4Rs for your ongoing identity elevation
- Fundamentals
- Into the fishbowl: bring intentionality to your development
- 5. Elevate your environment
- Become a catalyst of the environment: the paradox to upgrade it
- Strategy 1: Foster a team of A-players
- Strategy 2: Create units of excellence: high-performing teams and micro-cultures
- Strategy 3: Master the political chessboard
- Fundamentals
- Into the fishbowl: catalyse your environment in the next month
- 3. Elevate your vision
- Part III – The two insatiable meta-abilities
- 6. Meta-abilities: tools for limitless growth
- The hallmark of insatiability: an ongoing growth journey
- Meta-ability 1: Non-linear time management
- Meta-ability 2: Presence
- Fundamentals
- Into the fishbowl: into your fishbowl challenge
- 6. Meta-abilities: tools for limitless growth
- Epilogue – One last dance: harness your insatiability
- Appendix A: Web-based resources
- Appendix B: Further reading
- About the author
- Acknowledgements: my environment
- Notes
- Index