Leading for Impact The CEO s Guide to Influencing with Integrity

In Leading for Impact, Jennifer Schielke provides insights and advice for CEOs and leaders aiming to positively influence others with integrity. Schielke encourages leaders to define themselves by their values and purpose in order to serve others generously. She advocates for confident humility, recognizing one's strengths and weaknesses to foster personal growth and compassion. Schielke highlights the importance of being a servant warrior, leading with a sacrificial mindset, embracing challenges with optimism, and celebrating team achievements. Relational relevance is key, as connecting with and investing in people should be the top priority. Discerning disruption with calm and communicating clearly is critical.

Schielke emphasizes reshaping struggles into opportunities for development, disarming fear, and creating a culture of gratitude. The book stresses elevating your impact by constant learning, upholding values amid adversity, and growing through humility. Overall, Schielke provides a thoughtful guide for values-driven leaders seeking to make a lasting, positive impact on their teams and communities.