Leader as Healer: WINNER Business Book of the Year 2023

The media could not be loaded.  Leader as healer is a book in between leadership and spirituality. It is a rally cry for changing our leadership style from narrow bandwidth, linear and disconnected, to what you can call an embodied, intuitive and holistic approach to leadership. Body, mind and spirit. There is a wave of books about this topic. Definitely a leadership hotspot.

Some Key Takeaways from the Book - Leader as Healer by Nicholas Janni"Leader as Healer," offers profound insights into a new paradigm of leadership for the 21st century. Here are some key takeaway messages from the book:The Leader as Healer Concept: The book introduces the concept of the "Leader as Healer," which involves leading from a place of inner connectedness and empathy. Janni emphasises that healing-oriented leadership can foster positive cultures within organisations and lead to higher levels of performance.Importance of Emotional Intelligence: A major focus of the book is emotional intelligence and self-awareness in leadership. Leaders who are in touch with their emotions and experiences can better relate to and understand their team members, creating a more supportive and inclusive work environment.Building High-Performance Cultures: Janni outlines practical frameworks and approaches to build high-performance cultures within organisations. This includes fostering an environment of trust, open communication, and a sense of purpose.Enhancing Presence and Peak Performance: The book delves into methods for leaders to enhance their presence and achieve peak performance. It explores techniques for staying focused, managing stress, and maintaining a balanced perspective.Impact on Social Change: "Leader as Healer" not only focuses on individual leadership growth but also highlights the potential for leaders to contribute to social impact and positive change in the world.Real-Life Examples and Case Studies: Throughout the book, Janni shares real-life examples and case studies to illustrate the concepts presented. These practical examples make the book relatable and applicable to various leadership scenarios.Actionable Steps for Leadership Development: The book provides actionable steps for leaders to develop their healing abilities and integrate them into their leadership practices. These steps enable readers to translate theory into practice.Compassionate Leadership: The book advocates for a leadership style based on compassion, empathy, and understanding. Leaders who embody these qualities can inspire and motivate their teams to achieve collective goals.In summary, "Leader as Healer" is a thought-provoking and insightful book that challenges traditional leadership approaches. Nicholas Janni's vision of the Leader as Healer offers valuable lessons for leaders aiming to create positive impact and foster high-performance cultures within their organisations.

Nicholas Janni's tremendous new book is as close as one can get to a summation of his life and work - a clear and compelling distillation of his explorations, discoveries and powerful practices. Having seen his potent presence-work develop over decades, reading this book was like putting one's fingers back in the plug - a buzz, a re-charge, and a jolt of timely wisdom! Timely but also timeless - this book points towards a powerful new way of leading, as it deftly weaves ancient understanding with modern awareness... 'Leader as healer is an essential read for our tumultuous times... That said, we need to be cautious, accessible and well-written as it is, this is not a casual read. In asking you to engage, Nicholas Janni could change your life. He certainly changed mine.

A brilliant book, which I sailed through in little time, due to its readability. After reading this I couldn't help being aware of how present I was in any given moment. (The chapter about the importance of observing your physical sensations was a particularly resonate one for me). Not only is it full of the author's wise insights about our modern world, it also contains many easily actionable steps we can all take to develop our core presence. Sitting back to listen for example, is just one positive habit I formed after reading this book. Definitely recommend!

In a post COVID-19 world and one now dealing with extreme geopolitical events, we need a new vision for leaders and leadership. Nicholas Janni’s book shares his wisdom, experience and humanity to deliver just that.Russell SheldonChief Operations & Technology OfficerTMF Group

Radical, practical, essential reading for any leader.Could not be more timely