"Warm, witty but, above all, wise. This book is an essential companion for any leader."
—Damian Hughes, visiting Professor of Organisational Psychology and Change, author and co-host of The High Performance Podcast
"Sometimes it takes someone to simplify the chaos, to not just open one’s eyes, but open one’s mind as well. In a world ever changing, and ever challenging, Dan Haesler not only inspires you to be the best version of yourself, but provides the space and steps to become that for yourself and your team — especially if you think you’re at the top of your game!"
—Anna Meares, OAM, Dual Olympic Champion
"Haesler provides a no-nonsense, plain talking guide to modern leadership that draws from the best and most current sources in psychology and management sciences. Whether seeking to build new skills, tune up old ones, or just searching for a dose of inspiration, this is a book both managers and leadership coaches will deeply appreciate."
—Professor Richard M Ryan, Australian Catholic University, co-founder of Self-Determination Theory
From the Inside Flap
"A practical guide to personal and professional high performance. This book will change your life. Read it."
James Kerr, best-selling author of Legacy
"Dan Haesler simplifies the chaos, to open not just our eyes, but our mind as well. This book provides the space and steps needed for you to become the best version of yourself at home, as a leader and for your team - especially if you think you're at the top of your game!"
Anna Meares OAM, Dual Olympic Champion
"Haesler provides a no-nonsense, plain talking guide to modern leadership that draws from the best and most current sources in psychology and management sciences. This is a book both managers and leadership coaches will deeply appreciate."
Professor Richard M Ryan, Australian Catholic University, co-founder of Self-Determination Theory
LEADERSHIP ISN'T WHAT YOU KNOW, IT’S WHAT YOU SHOW
In The Act of Leadership, acclaimed leadership and performance coach Dan Haesler shares the insights, techniques and habits you need to thrive, professionally and personally. By combining real-life case studies, cutting-edge research and incisive coaching techniques this one-stop leadership playbook will help you better understand yourself and the people around you, so you can be not only the leader you want to be, but the person your people need you to be, both at work and at home.
THIS ISN'T JUST ANOTHER LEADERSHIP BOOK. LEARN HOW TO:
- let go of the stuff that’s holding you back
- build capacity in others by giving feedback that leads to learning
- encourage a culture of accountability and ownership
- lead change so that people feel it’s being done with them, not to them
- act mindfully in the moments that matter.
With each chapter serving as a one-on-one coaching session, The Act of Leadership will help you create new habits and new ways of being in your day-to-day leadership, as well as life away from work, that are actionable, immediately.
From the Back Cover
"A practical guide to personal and professional high performance. This book will change your life. Read it."
James Kerr, best-selling author of Legacy
"Dan Haesler simplifies the chaos, to open not just our eyes, but our mind as well. This book provides the space and steps needed for you to become the best version of yourself at home, as a leader and for your team - especially if you think you're at the top of your game!"
Anna Meares OAM, Dual Olympic Champion
"Haesler provides a no-nonsense, plain talking guide to modern leadership that draws from the best and most current sources in psychology and management sciences. This is a book both managers and leadership coaches will deeply appreciate."
Professor Richard M Ryan, Australian Catholic University, co-founder of Self-Determination Theory
LEADERSHIP ISN'T WHAT YOU KNOW, IT’S WHAT YOU SHOW
In The Act of Leadership, acclaimed leadership and performance coach Dan Haesler shares the insights, techniques and habits you need to thrive, professionally and personally. By combining real-life case studies, cutting-edge research and incisive coaching techniques this one-stop leadership playbook will help you better understand yourself and the people around you, so you can be not only the leader you want to be, but the person your people need you to be, both at work and at home.
THIS ISN'T JUST ANOTHER LEADERSHIP BOOK. LEARN HOW TO:
- let go of the stuff that’s holding you back
- build capacity in others by giving feedback that leads to learning
- encourage a culture of accountability and ownership
- lead change so that people feel it’s being done with them, not to them
- act mindfully in the moments that matter.
With each chapter serving as a one-on-one coaching session, The Act of Leadership will help you create new habits and new ways of being in your day-to-day leadership, as well as life away from work, that are actionable, immediately.
About the Author
DAN HAESLER is a coach who focuses on creating happier, healthier and higher performance. He works side-by-side with people to help them, and the people around them, to thrive, professionally and personally. Dan’s clients include elite athletes and Olympians, as well as corporate and educational leaders.
danhaesler.com
