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For too long, leaders have pursued having no fear . . . when really, we should be aiming to know our fears.
In The Myth of the Fearless Leader, Dr. Tonya Jackman Hampton offers extensive research and various stories about how leaders engaged, explored, and executed while experiencing fear.
As the quote states, “Courage isn’t the absence of fear; it’s what you do in spite of it.” This motto permeates Dr. Tonya Jackman Hampton’s comprehensive leadership approach—one that allows you to confidentially take your seat at the head of the table, and make room for others in the process.
With tools for dynamic leaders that will last a lifetime, discover strategies for:
effective communication with direct reports,
pushing past anxieties,
employing conflict resolution in a corporate hierarchy,
sharpening your decision-making, and
strategic planning for the future.
It’s time to shatter the myth, embrace your fears, and become the courageous leader you were destined to be.
Dr. Tonya Jackman Hampton
is an accomplished HR executive, entrepreneur, consultant, and community leader. Drawing upon over thirty years of strategic executive experience as a business founder, consultant, and business and community leader, she redefines what it means to balance fear, teaching you how to lead alongside it instead.
PRAISE FOR THE MYTH OF THE FEARLESS LEADER
“The Myth of the Fearless Leader is an eye-opener for leaders maneuvering through present and future challenges. As a Black woman in leadership, I once adorned myself with the label ‘fearless,’ only to realize its fallacy. If only I had encountered this incredible book earlier, offering both emotional support and practical wisdom.”
—ROSALYN TAYLOR O’NEALE | author of 7 Keys 2 Success: Nothing’s Changed But Everything’s Different
“Dr. Tonya Jackman Hampton has invited us to look at the most foundational of human emotions: fear. In an incredibly readable fashion, filled with real-life examples, she helps us understand how our avoidance of dealing with it blocks our capacity as leaders. I can’t imagine a more important topic for our time, nor a more compassionate and thoughtful way to talk about it.”
—HOWARD J. ROSS | best-selling author of Everyday Bias and Our Search for Belonging
“Dr. Tonya Jackman Hampton tackles a common myth about successful leaders—that they are ‘fearless.’ While this may appear to be at worst a harmless myth, it actually gets in the way of understanding how true leaders experience, respond to, and even leverage their fears to drive success. This is a remarkable resource that is both rigorously researched and deeply personal. Knowing our fears can be the key that unlocks next-level leadership!”
—BILL WOODSON | vice president of diversity, equity and inclusion at Hobart and William Smith Colleges
“In this compelling exploration, Dr. Tonya Jackman Hampton challenges the traditional concept of fearless leadership, urging us to embrace our fears as allies in order to arrive at our boldest and most courageous selves. This book isn’t just an intellectual exercise; it’s a practical guide that encourages leaders to engage with their fears, explore the depths of vulnerability, and execute with newfound courage.”
—CHANDA SMITH BAKER | CEO of Smith Baker and podcast host of Conversations with Chanda
Excerpt from The Myth of the Fearless Leader
