The BRAVE Leader: More courage. Less fear. Better decisions for inclusive leadership.

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David McQueen

The BRAVE Leader

More courage. Less fear. Better decisions for inclusive leadership.

David McQueen

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Practical Inspiration Publishing
30 January 2024

Social groups; Management: leadership & motivation; Personnel & human resources management; Organisational theory & behaviour

Your business needs you to be brave when it comes to inclusion.

David McQueen has coached leaders across all sectors to step up to inclusive leadership, transforming their processes, policies and ways of working to support diversity and reap the rewards.

Many leaders are terrified of doing the wrong thing, so they do nothing. That is not an option. Discover how to think strategically about problem-solving and decision-making so that you embed inclusivity in your organization, no matter the pace of change you face, and future-proof your talent management, product development, customer experience and more.

David McQueen is a leadership coach, international speaker and facilitator. He is the cofounder of professional development company Q Squared Ltd, the host of The BRAVE Leader podcast and a blogger on all things leadership and culture change.

By: David McQueen
Imprint: Practical Inspiration Publishing
Country of Publication: United Kingdom
Dimensions: Height: 216mm, Width: 140mm, Spine: 16mm
Weight: 199g
ISBN: 9781788604536
ISBN 10: 1788604539
Pages: 166
Publication Date: 30 January 2024
Audience: Professional and scholarly , Undergraduate
Format: Paperback
Publisher's Status: Active

Title Page Copyright contents CHAPTER 1 – WHAT IS BRAVE LEADERSHIP? Defining leadership Defining followership Inclusive leadership Defining BRAVE leadership The BRAVE acronym CHAPTER 2 – LEADERSHIP AS A SYSTEM What is systemic leadership? The myth of the hero leader Developing an inclusive leadership system CHAPTER 3 – COURAGEOUS DECISION-MAKING BRAVE decision-making Problem-solving for leaders Why is this important for BRAVE leaders? CHAPTER 4 – STRATEGIC THINKING AS A PRACTICE What is strategic thinking? Strategic thinking for inclusive leadership Strategic thinking for innovation CHAPTER 5 – MAPPING INCLUSION Mapping inclusivity in talent journeys Mapping customer experiences Mapping product development More than talent CHAPTER 6 – LEADING BY EXAMPLE Managing your own performance Setting expectations Modelling excellence Taking care of yourself Embracing failure Asking better questions CHAPTER 7 – THE COACHING ADVANTAGE What is leadership coaching? How does coaching help with inclusive leadership? Coaching using the BRAVE model Theory of change CHAPTER 8 – TEAM BUILDING AND MANAGING RESISTANCE Team building objectives Building inclusive teams Challenging resistance CHAPTER 9 – CULTURE SHIFTS Organizational climate Organizational culture Building BRAVE climates Influencing BRAVE cultures CHAPTER 10 – PULLING IT ALL TOGETHER Why inclusive leadership matters Where do we go next? Finally Recommended reading Acknowledgements Index About the author

David McQueen is passionate about developing leaders. A family man first, he is the husband of one, father of two and friend of many. He has founded and cofounded a number of businesses including Q Squared, Black Founders Hub and Evermoor and sits as a Non Exec on the advisory board of many companies offering support on leadership and financial competence. In his work as an Executive Coach, Facilitator, Board Advisor and International Speaker, he has worked with corporates and non profit organisations worldwide to develop their senior leaders and managers. His clients include Facebook, Google, Shopify, Lloyds, HSBC, Mercedes Benz, Sky, BMW, Uber, Fidelity Investments, EY Foundation and Barnardo's. David is also an Angel Investor, Mentor, Host of the David McQueen Podcast, a three times TED speaker and bestselling author on leadership and never works on a Saturday!

Reviews for The BRAVE Leader: More courage. Less fear. Better decisions for inclusive leadership.

"Serves as a beacon for those navigating the complexities of modern leadership...McQueen's expert blend of theory and practical application makes this book a must-read for anyone committed to making inclusivity a reality in their leadership practice. - LinkedIn What is brilliant about this is the fact that here we have a book that goes against the norm, is easy to read and is relatable. Lots of great pieces of information that will help me in my own leadership journey! - Amazon 5* A book that will reframe our perception of what makes a true leader and teach us all to lead like he does so effortlessly. - LinkedIn A ""doing"" book for those who are Brave enough to do the work, on themselves, within organisations, within their family. - LinkedIn"