Recovering Leader

Beyond Effective: Free Download of my Book

I published my book, Beyond Effective-Practices in Self-aware Leadership, in early 2008. It's been available through most book sellers since then, but lately I've been thinking about getting it out more widely. Along those lines, I am inspired by Seth Godin to offer--free--an e-version (in pdf format) to anyone who'd like to download it. I'm hoping by doing that I... Read more →

Meaningful Leadership: A Workbook to Help in Finding Your Core Purpose

Since I wrote about "Core Purpose" in one of my Monday LeaderTips (February 24, 2008), I received a fair amount of responses: "This is something I have been trying very hard to get to. Suggestions on some useful readings to support my doing this?" And, "This is what I am struggling with at this point in my life." For the... Read more →

Op-Ed Piece on "Being on Purpose at Work" Published Today

Many thanks again to Josh Burek and the team at the CS Monitor (Online and Print) for publishing my piece, originally titled "Make the world a better place: Responsibility of Leadership" today, albeit with a new title ("Being on Purpose at Work.") Also thanks to them for the plug for my book, and the audio interview! David Peck Read more →

Monday’s LeaderTip: Heart as Listening Device

The heart is an amazing compass for what is important and true. When you listen to someone in a wholehearted way, you tap into a much broader spectrum of information. Rational thought and reason are fine, but only give you a black-and-white picture. Your heart adds color, helping you tune in, ask more insightful and skillful questions, gain deeper insight,... Read more →

About "Beyond Effective: Practices in Self-aware Leadership"

A number of clients and others have asked about my upcoming book, and I thought I would use this post to provide information: Title: Beyond Effective: Practices in Self-aware Leadership Publisher: Trafford, Victoria, BC, Canada Publication Date: January, 2008 Availability: Retail and Web ISBN: 978-1-4251-5325-0 Click here to be notified by the publisher via email when the book is available.... Read more →