Introducing the Spectrum of Leadership Empowerment™ — an innovative and inclusive model designed to help you explore and unlock your authentic leadership. The SLE™, rooted in motivational psychology and inspired by brand archetypes, consists of 12 distinct Leadership Types. Whether you are an experienced leader looking to impact your organization or industry, or an emerging leader seeking to identify your leadership identity, your SLE™ Leadership Type serves a powerful lens to reveal how to lead at your best.
Introducing the Spectrum of Leadership Empowerment™ — an innovative and inclusive model designed to help you explore and unlock your authentic leadership. The SLE™, rooted in motivational psychology and inspired by brand archetypes, consists of 12 distinct Leadership Types. Whether you are an experienced leader looking to impact your organization or industry, or an emerging leader seeking to identify your leadership identity, your SLE™ Leadership Type serves a powerful lens to reveal how to lead at your best.
The Spectrum of Leadership Empowerment™ takes center stage in this transformative book, LEADERSHIP TYPES. Crafted to usher in an inclusive era of leadership, this book challenges stereotypes, embraces diverse perspectives, and inspires innovative ideas to fuel meaningful progress.
The Spectrum of Leadership Empowerment™ takes center stage in this transformative book, LEADERSHIP TYPES. Crafted to usher in an inclusive era of leadership, this book challenges stereotypes, embraces diverse perspectives, and inspires innovative ideas to fuel meaningful progress.
“Laura Barnard doesn’t just offer theories; she equips you with the tools to craft a distinct leadership style that can stand the test of time and adapt to the ever-changing demands of the professional world.”
“Leadership is changing. The sound. The smell. The taste. The look. The FEEL. The modern leader is deeply authentic, dynamic, and fundamentally self-aware. Transformational leaders know how to create a shared vision and uniquely inspire each person to reach for it and past it. Laura Barnard is the perfect individual to usher in the modern leader and build them for excellence.”
“By embracing diverse leadership styles, individuals can leverage their strengths to gain a competitive edge in the corporate landscape and contribute to broader economic empowerment.”
“Leaders who adopt this framework are poised to not only enhance their own effectiveness but to drive meaningful and lasting change within their teams and the broader organization.”
Laura Barnard, the groundbreaking author of LEADERSHIP TYPES, the visionary Founder of BREAKTHRU, and prominent keynote speaker, is on a mission to transform the leadership landscape.
Barnard’s journey, influenced by her academic pursuits in Psychology at Harvard University, an MBA in Marketing & Strategic Management from the University of Chicago Booth School of Business, and over two decades of experience leading global brands and teams, reflects a deep understanding of human behavior, brand power, and leadership dynamics. As a former Division I athlete, Barnard infuses her work with energy and collaboration. As a proud member of the LGBTQIA+ community, Barnard seeks to build a future where diverse voices in leadership are not just heard, but celebrated and amplified.
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Laura Barnard, the groundbreaking author of LEADERSHIP TYPES, the visionary Founder of BREAKTHRU, and prominent keynote speaker, is on a mission to transform the leadership landscape.
Barnard’s journey, influenced by her academic pursuits in Psychology at Harvard University, an MBA in Marketing & Strategic Management from the University of Chicago Booth School of Business, and over two decades of experience leading global brands and teams, reflects a deep understanding of human behavior, brand power, and leadership dynamics. As a former Division I athlete, Barnard infuses her work with energy and collaboration. As a proud member of the LGBTQIA+ community, Barnard seeks to build a future where diverse voices in leadership are not just heard, but celebrated and amplified.
“Leadership is changing. The sound. The smell. The taste. The look. The FEEL. The modern leader is: deeply authentic, dynamic, and fundamentally self aware. Transformational leaders know how to create a shared vision and uniquely inspire each person to reach for it and past it. Laura Barnard is the perfect individual to usher in the modern leader and build them for excellence.”
“LEADERSHIP TYPES will help any organization, team or individual unlock their power and potential. Full of ‘ah-ha!’ moments for leaders at any level who are seeking to reflect on their unique style and tap into that style to lead in ways that are effective and authentic. Other models and assessments can increase self-awareness while the Spectrum of Leadership Empowerment (SLE) will undoubtedly boost self-actualization.”
“An insightful read for new and aspiring leaders, Barnard’s book offers a compelling perspective on the importance of authentic leadership and identifying one’s bespoke style to aid in professional growth and transformation. This guide serves as an ideal complement to other leadership indicators like DiSC and Myers Briggs, and offers the reader a more holistic view into leadership identity, while providing the necessary tools needed to explore, communicate and promote one’s true leadership brand.”
“Finally, a modern guide to developing truly transformative leaders! In LEADERSHIP TYPES, Barnard first offers the opportunity for readers to reflect on their own unique approach to leadership using the Spectrum of Leadership Empowerment and then illustrates how one can learn to effectively lead by embracing their own authentic style and strengths. Empowering on so many levels, this is a must read for all aspiring leaders!”
“It’s time to rewrite the playbook on leadership and expand the definition of ‘acceptable’ leadership markers. If organizations truly want to drive transformative change there must be a paradigm shift in the way leadership capabilities are defined and assessed. This book provides a model and framework for doing just that. Do you want to play the game or change the game? If you answered the latter, this book is a must read.”
This book aims to elevate your authentic leadership, enabling transformative changes in your community or organization’s leadership landscape, and paving the way for a more equitable world. It presents the concept of a “Leadership Type,” a distinctive mix of characteristics and qualities that empower you to lead with authenticity, build stronger connections, and amplify your impact.
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This book aims to elevate your authentic leadership, enabling transformative changes in your community or organization’s leadership landscape, and paving the way for a more equitable world. It presents the concept of a “Leadership Type,” a distinctive mix of characteristics and qualities that empower you to lead with authenticity, build stronger connections, and amplify your impact.
TEAM BULK DISCOUNTS AVAILABLE
WORKSHOPS & OTHER ADD-ONS AVAILABLE
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