Leadership is Personal
How Community and Culture Lead to Business Success
by Brad Mahon
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Pub Date Feb 18 2025 | Archive Date Feb 18 2025
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Description
Leadership is Personal: How Community and Culture Lead to Business Success by Brad Mahon is a transformative guide that redefines leadership for the modern era. Drawing from his extensive experience in higher education and the arts, Brad presents a compelling case for community-centric leadership that drives organizational success.
This book isn't just about theory—it's a practical roadmap filled with real-world examples and actionable insights. Brad takes readers on a journey through the essential elements of effective leadership, from self-discovery and value alignment to building thriving internal cultures and fostering external community connections.
Key themes explored in the book include:
- The power of authentic leadership and how to develop your unique leadership voice
- Strategies for cultivating a strong, values-driven organizational culture
- Techniques for meaningful community engagement and building strategic partnerships
- The importance of communication and celebration in motivating teams
- How to hire for cultural fit and nurture talent within your organization
Brad’s approach goes beyond traditional leadership advice, emphasizing the personal nature of leadership and the ripple effect it can have on an entire organization and its surrounding community. He demonstrates how aligning personal values with organizational goals can enhance employee engagement, customer loyalty, and community partnerships.
Through engaging storytelling and practical exercises, readers will learn how to:
- Identify and leverage their core values as a leader
- Build and maintain trust with both internal and external stakeholders
- Create a culture of innovation and collaboration
- Navigate challenges and turn them into opportunities for growth
- Measure and celebrate success in ways that reinforce organizational values
Whether you're a seasoned executive, a new manager, or an aspiring leader, Leadership is Personal offers invaluable insights for anyone looking to make a lasting impact. Brad’s wisdom will inspire you to look beyond the bottom line and create an organization that not only succeeds financially but also positively influences its employees, customers, and community.
This book is an essential read for leaders who want to build organizations that are not just profitable, but also purposeful and deeply connected to the communities they serve. Prepare to be challenged, inspired, and equipped with the tools to lead with authenticity and drive sustainable success.
Advance Praise
"Brad Mahon is a true authentic leader. In his presence you feel heard, appreciated, and valued. In this important book, he outlines how he has become that leader through relatable stories, anecdotes, and reading he has engaged in over the last two decades. Reading this book feels like sitting down with a knowledgeable friend who understands you, lifts you up, and challenges you to think differently about yourself as a leader."
—Krissy Collins
Dean, Division of Continuing Education, University of California, Irvine
"Brad Mahon is one of the up-and-coming leaders in higher education in Canada today. Authenticity is the hallmark of the leadership style that has contributed to his success. His reflections on leadership are a great resource for anyone traveling their own leadership path."
—Mark Frison
President, Assiniboine College; President Emeritus, Great Plains College
"Embracing the message of this timely book won’t just add value to your business—it will add value to your life!
Brad Mahon nails the critical gaps between leadership and value-driven leadership. Leadership Is Personal will have you positively assessing the level of depth in which your values influence and engage others around you; it will have you racing into the world to be a value-driven leader on your path to personal and professional success.
Your status quo will be challenged, but as this driven leader and author points out, “A leader must be able to share their values. What they are and why they matter to them.”
—Greg Gutek
President, Partners Development Group
"Leadership books like this one act as a North Star, guiding us toward authentic leadership. Brad demonstrates his understanding and passion for continuous self-improvement, inviting readers to explore their own journey by nurturing their emotional intelligence. This book is not just a recipe; it’s Brad’s outlook on life, reminding us that true leadership requires ongoing work and self-reflection.
—Deron Bilous, ECA, MBA
Senior Vice President, Western Canada, Counsel Public Affairs
"In this book, Dr. Brad Mahon shares insights from his personal experience as he shares thoughts and ideas for becoming a successful business leader. The discipline and compassion necessary to become a musician and teacher have been reflected in Brad’s various management roles. His invitation for the reader to look inward first sets the stage for the journey that follows. As a Discipline Specialist for The Royal Conservatory of Music, Brad has supported and nurtured other colleagues’ talents, while always leading by example. This book is a must read for all who are interested in developing and refining their leadership skills!
—Elaine Rusk
Vice President, Academics and Publishing, The Royal Conservatory of Music
