Leadership Is a Relationship: How to Put People First in the Digital World Hardcover - 2021

From the rear cover

PRAISE FOR LEADERSHIP IS A RELATIONSHIP

"Mike Erwin hasn't just studied leadership--he's lived it. In this book, he and Willys DeVoll highlight how the connections leaders forge matter every bit as much as the visions they deliver."

--ADAM GRANT, #1 New York Times bestselling author of Think Again and host of the WorkLife with Adam Grant podcast

"Leadership Is a Relationship is both timely and timeless, and makes a strong case for why it's so important for us to positively influence the people we lead and love. This book's message is one that we all need to hear, and challenges and empowers us to put people first amid the relentless pace of life and the distractions we all encounter in life today."

--ELISABETH HASSELBECK, Emmy-winning broadcaster and New York Times bestselling author

"This book offers accessible ideas and effective methods for anyone looking to grow as a leader. Mike and Willys share real-life examples to help underscore the benefits of relationship-based leadership in your work--and life. Leadership Is a Relationship can help you cut through the noise of navigating an increasingly challenging digital world and instead focus on the strength of your connection to others."

--HARPREET RAI, CEO of Oura Health

"This excellent book reinforces what I believe to be the most crucial senior leader skill: building and developing relationships. As a four-star combatant commander, this is where I spent the vast majority of my time and how I principally contributed to our mission. A must-read for all leaders, and especially those with large, diverse organizations where you depend on others for success."

--JOSEPH VOTEL, Retired Four-Star U.S. Army General and former Commander of U.S. Central Command and U.S. Special Operations Command

"This book serves as a powerful guide on how to become an effective leader by building authentic relationships with others. Our business has always placed an emphasis on family, employees, community, and connection. Leadership Is a Relationship provides impactful strategies and tactics that will help any business continue to foster growth for future generations."

--JENNIFER YUENGLING, Vice President of Operations at Yuengling and sixth-generation brewer