While the book is well-written and offers practical advice, it falls short in delivering fresh insights. The concepts presented are largely familiar and have been covered many times before in other books. However, it can still serve as a solid refresher for readers new to leadership principles. Overall, it's a decent read but lacks the ”something extra” to stand out in a crowded field.

I got a digital galley of this book via Netgalley and really liked the book, The approach to take real life examples and stories from her clients to enumerate the key points on the shift in the leadership landscape is a really good approach. The stories are relatable and make the reading a fun exercise. By summarising the learning at the end of each chapter and posing a few questions for reflection, the author makes the learning deeper (if we go ahead and reflect on the questions).

Overall, the fundamental concept of connection before leading is not necessarily new, but the way the author has brought it out is new and novel.

Overall, it is a good book to read through, if nothing else but for the stories she presents from her clients.