A Culture of Values: The Principles of Transformational Leadership [Hardcover]

From an executive coach comes a human-centered approach to leadership that emphasizes why authentic core values matter and how they can transform both individuals and the workplace.

With over 20 years of experience working with Fortune 500 companies, nonprofits, and organizations worldwide, Laura Thompson reveals how deeply held values drive meaningful leadership, creating a culture of trust, integrity, and growth. She explains why developing qualities like empathy, humility, self-awareness, and honesty is essential for making ethical decisions, strengthening relationships, and leading with authenticity and teaches how leaders can cultivate them. Through compelling insights and real-world applications, Thompson demonstrates how leaders can reconnect with their true selves, creating alignment and purpose within their teams. More than just theory,A Culture of Valuesprovides practical exercises and strategies, offering a clear, actionable roadmap for leaders committed to fostering a values-driven culture and inspiring meaningful change within themselves, their teams, and their organizations.

US“I’ve always felt that the greatest gift one human being can give to another is inspiration. It’s inspiration that gives us direction and the energy to get there. Laura Thompson’s A Culture of Values brims with inspiration on every page. Sometimes the inspiration is in the form of quotes such as, ‘Perfection is not the goal; growth is!’ Or the inspiration comes from memorable stories, often from her clients. Readers will thank themselves for making the ideas in this book a part of their lives!”“Exceptional.”"This book is like a breath of fresh air. If you aspire to be a respected and effective leader, this is the book for you. It offers striking perspectives and actionable insights on how to lead without authority or a formal title, as well as how to communicate in a wal“/