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by Karen R. McDaniel (Author)
Stop following someone else's playbook. Start leading from your true self.
Dr. Karen R. McDaniel, executive coach and leadership development consultant, reveals the answer in this practical guide to creating win-win outcomes in both leadership and life. With over twenty years of experience coaching executives and teaching MBA students, Dr. McDaniel has developed a proven framework that helps leaders at all levels discover their authentic selves, find their purpose, and create win-win outcomes. Perfect for: Current and aspiring leaders, executives, administrators, managers, entrepreneurs, and anyone seeking to align their professional life with their authentic values. Inside, you'll discover:- How to identify your authentic self and recognize your true worth
- Strategies for building meaningful relationships through effective communication
- Tools for mastering conflict resolution and difficult conversations
- Methods for making bold career and personal moves with confidence
- Techniques for embracing change as opportunity rather than obstacle
- Ways to create win-win outcomes where everyone benefits
Through compelling real-world examples, actionable exercises, and insights from behavioral science, this book equips you with everything needed to lead with authenticity while achieving results that matter. Stop following someone else's playbook. Start leading from your true self.
Author Biography
Dr. KAREN R. MCDANIEL is founder of Empowering Executives, a leadership consulting and executive coaching company. With a PhD in Organizational Behavior, she spent over twenty years in academia before transitioning to full-time executive coaching and consulting. Dr. McDaniel specializes in authentic leadership development, communication strategies, and creating win-win outcomes for organizations and individuals. Dr. McDaniel holds multiple certifications in leadership development, behavioral assessments, and executive presence and has coached executives across diverse industries including hospitality, healthcare, athletics, and nonprofit sectors. She has served on numerous boards, including as Chair of her local Chamber of Commerce, United Way, and NCAA FARA Executive Committee, and has participated in numerous local, state, and national leadership programs. She is a sought-after speaker on leadership, authenticity, and professional development.
