Beyond Engagement
The value of love-based Leadership in organisations
Introduction
Beyond Engagement is bringing a fresh perspective to the leadership challenge by looking beyond the transactional processes in the relationship with stakeholders and goes to the heart of the problem - quite literally - and asks the key question of intention.
It draws out in a passionate and conversational style the tension between selfishness evidenced in current life today and the satisfaction in life we all gain in doing selfless acts of kindness, generosity and care.
The book manages to touch on an abstract quality of leadership and brings it to life through the eyes of the many CEOs she has interviewed and who are quoted throughout the book.
This provides for a rich and vibrant picture of the future of leadership that is not just based on my own observations but on the experiences - current and candid - of more than 30 business leaders from across a variety of industry sectors.
Reading this book will allow you to see that the active presence of love in organisations is the pivotal key to unlocking engagement and the potential of people. It is at the root of kindness and compassion which are emerging as important attributes in the world of work today.
The future of work is and always will be human and Beyond Engagement provides a practical approach to the challenges of introducing love as an organisational and leadership capability, the barriers that exist, how they may be overcome and the business case for pressing ahead.
Who is this book for?
If you are looking at enabling, facilitating, increasing and sustaining the level of engagement of your people; increasing their level of performance and productivity, the effective allocation of your resources – time, money, budget and/or interested in establishing a genuinely inclusive culture then this book is for you.
No matter what stage of leadership you are at, the level and status you have in your organisation, or whether you are just curious about the topic of leadership, this book will change your outlook on work and what it really takes to unlock the potential and engagement of people in organisation forever.
Reviews
“Beyond Engagement is a wonderful book to read, from a perspective rarely ever discussed in senior echelons of corporations, the value of love-based leadership in organizations! It’s all about being able to use our emotions and feelings at work to build a sustainable culture. This book is well-written, an eye-opener and important contribution to leadership literature on building a loving and compassionate culture at work—a must read!”
“Whether you love the concept of love in the workplace or hate it, we can all agree love typically brings out the best in us. What better aspiration can an organisation have for its teams and customers?
I love Yetunde’s thesis, her passion, her crafted action points, and most of all, I love the deep conversation she has ignited.”
“This is one of the most important books in leadership to have been written for a long time. It is one that needs to be read, not just by leaders but by everyone who works in an organisation of whatever kind.
I have read hundreds of leadership books and this is one of the very few that deserves to be read, reflected on and applied. A truly brilliant combination of realistic observation with profound and far reaching ideas – and beautifully written.”
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If you would like to carry on the dialogue, have a facilitated discussion, or have Yetunde speak at your team or conference event about Beyond Engagement and/or about Love in Leadership or the impact of love in organisation please get in touch.
Yetunde would be delighted to facilitate a discussion, give a presentation, or light a fire on the prospect of love.