Lead to Lift Up Others

Lead to Lift up Others is a leadership book with a twist. Ross Woodstock leads you through 12 leadership insights gained from his role as a caregiver for his wife Sharen.

Your work as a leader is not about you. It is about what we as leaders should be doing to lift up others around us. Our leadership should be built around lifting up our direct reports, out peers, even our bosses. If you dedicate your leadership life to lifting up others, you will find that people will prosper and grow, teams will be stronger, more cohesive and productive and the organization will flourish. People want to work for and with leaders who focus their energy on lifting up others. Your career will be more satisfying and fulfilling when you lead to lift up others.

Throughout this book, you will find principles you can employ to help you be that kind of leader. Ross shares insights into the leadership lessons he has learned in my role as a caregiver. He shares some of my personal stories, but more importantly, he connects those lessons to your work as a leader, in whatever capacity you serve. At the end of each chapter, you will find coaching tips. These are practical, real-world ways you can apply these leadership lessons in your everyday work as a leader. If you are willing to go the extra mile, you will find these helpful tips to be difference-makers in your leadership career.