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Louis Roden Author Interview

In EVERYTHING IS PERSONAL, you explore the difference between effective leadership skills and straightforward management tactics. What inspired you to write this book?

After being a leadership program designer, facilitator, and avid student of the art of leadership for decades, the premise of foundational leadership success became vividly clear. When leaders, or anyone, embraced the idea of “stewardship of others” and made positive and enriching relationships purposeful, it completely switched up how we view our interactions with others inside and outside of work. I wanted to collect these ideas in a simple but thought-provoking way via my first leadership book!

Can you share with us a little about the research behind your book?

Working on five continents with teams and leaders of various experiences, education, and interests was the best research I could have hoped for and yielded such valuable information. Whether leaders were in Brazil or Thailand…Azerbaijan or Thailand…China or UAE…the common query of leadership ran throughout. How do we retain talent? How do we drive success across our enterprise? How do we create an environment where people desire to succeed? The answer was always enlightened leadership, not based in authority, but resident in relationships.

What is one misconception you find most people have about business leadership?

That it’s “lonely at the top.” That leadership is a solitary place to live practically and emotionally. Nonsense. Beyond the stereotypical staff meeting, the most successful leadership environment is a place rich with healthy debate, challenging viewpoints, and purposeful collaboration.

What is one thing you hope readers take away from EVERYTHING IS PERSONAL?

I hope they never hide behind the “it’s just business” premise again. Yes, we need to make tough decisions in business all the time…just like we do throughout every facet of our lives…why deny the personal elements? In fact, embrace them – even when it’s deeply difficult. As a result, your credibility, transparency, and authenticity will only grow.

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Everything is Personal seeks to demystify leadership, offering fundamental components that leaders at all levels can rapidly bring to their personal and professional lives. While the cornerstones of management are understood by many, leadership often remains an elusive element.

Through storytelling and practical guidance, Louis Roden empowers readers to cultivate excellence and empowerment in their organizations and beyond by exploring the essence of transformational leadership and delving into the heart of stewardship.

Drawing from a wealth of global industry experiences, Everything is Personal serves as a roadmap for navigating the complexities of leadership with confidence and clarity. By embracing the principles outlined in this book, readers will discover how to forge genuine connections, inspire trust, and drive sustainable success in every facet of their lives. Join us on a journey of self-discovery, as we challenge conventional notions of leadership and empower individuals to lead with authenticity and purpose. Together we can unlock the transformative power of stewardship and make every interaction, every decision, and every moment truly personal.

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