Compelling Leadership

Dr Paul Browning offers a great insight into how leaders can build a culture of trust that will in turn lead to the kind of dispositions, actions and outcomes every organisation would like to see; innovation, creativity, risk-taking, collaboration and distributed leadership. The real strength is in how accessible it is to either an established or aspiring leader. The practical steps are relevant and evidence-based and a catalyst for transformative change. The book consistently nudges thinking and encourages reflection. The layout, the visuals, the interactivity and compelling nature of the read means this is a must for anyone who seeks the benefits of a trusting organisation.

This is more than just another edu-jargon book. Clear & well researched, Dr Browning's book offers constructive guidance for anyone in a leadership role (or aiming for one). The critical reflection questions & rubric are going to become an integral component of leadership evaluation both on a personal & team level. Chapter questions that are both insightful & challenging can provide the foundation for future objectives, PD or mentoring conversations.
The incorporation of anecdotes & personal experiences elucidates the many challenges in building trust within a team/ learning community. It reminds us that people can be complicated, unpredictable & at times frustrating. Ultimately, however, it reminds those who aspire to be inspirational leaders that the bottom line for most team members is not exam scores, or enrolment numbers - it is to be valued by leaders they trust.