Make distributed leadership a reality
New Book by TVCC member, Jeremy Blain.

According to a recent Gallup report, only 15% of employees are engaged in their jobs, therefore a staggering 85% are either not engaged or actively disengaged. The most common complaints concern leaders and line manager control, and the lack of meaningful autonomy at all levels in the organisation. But a new age of empowerment is dawning.

As organisations look to rebuild for the future, a more collaborative approach to organisational growth is necessary for business transformation and modernisation. Distributed Leadership or leadership at all levels can become a reality for organisations if they create the conditions where everyone can contribute broadly and strategically across the business. Empowerment is fundamental to a positive and fulfilling employee experience. How this can be achieved has typically been positive and fulfilling employee experience. How this can be achieved has typically been neglected, but this is an anomaly Jeremy Blain is correcting in his new book ‘Unleash The Inner CEO – Make distributed leadership a reality’, which is also newly available as an audiobook.

Passionately committed to unleashing leaders organisation wide, Unleash the Inner CEO transcends traditional individual empowerment strategies.

Unleashing the inner CEO embraces the unique potential within each individual at any level to innovate, generate ideas and lead a plan into action, going beyond the boundaries of their “role”, but without having to stop and ask for permission. When leaders embed distributed leadership at the heart of their culture, proactively nurturing each individual, they unlock the power of the many, not the few; a key competitive advantage.

**Stop Press** Unleash the Inner CEO has just been named the #1 business leadership book of 2024 at the Global Book Awards in the US; scooping the gold medal in the category.

A seasoned digital, leadership and L&D consultant, coach and speaker with more than 25 years of experience leading and working with organizations across four continents, Jeremy brings the concept of the ‘Inner CEO’ alive with vibrant case studies, models, and practical guidance. A full-circle approach, Jeremy delves into how to identify in-role CEOs, work with them to carve career trajectories, empower them to share their voice, measure employee empowerment and what to do when distributed leadership goes wrong.

A culture change is required to harness the power of in-role CEOs. Jeremy offers innovative strategies and guidance to navigate both the practical elements and leadership mindset changes. With applicable insights for individuals at all levels, from executives and aspiring leaders to HR professionals and line managers, Jeremy demonstrates how creating an organizational culture of experimentation, boldness and trust is key to making distributed leadership a reality.

Building on its globally successful first edition, ‘Unleash the Inner CEO’ became an international #1 bestseller in its first week of launch earlier this year and is now launched as an audiobook on all platforms.

The new edition incorporates new insights, unseen interviews and brand-new case studies focused on empowerment, communities and team development including the CEO of Baker Donelson, one of the top law firms in the US, who adds his insights on distributed leadership throughout the book. Including innovative new models such as The Triple Now© and the Five Point Star makes distributed leadership an accessible reality for readers, demonstrating how leadership doesn’t have to just be ‘leading others’ it encapsulates Stepping In, Stepping Out and Stepping Up. Broadening our definition of ‘leadership’ is essential to embracing the power of the collective.

Unleashing the inner CEO across the organisation is mission-critical for building organizations able to withstand challenges and embrace opportunities. One leader is not enough. In a world of increasing complexity and booming emerging technologies, providing opportunities for individuals to contribute to and take ownership of strategic organizational and personal growth is essential. Unleash the Inner CEO is the ideal read for leaders seeking practical, proven strategies to embrace the age of global empowerment and build an organization where individuals are fulfilled, aligned and high performing.

“Unleash The Inner CEO is a masterful read, providing organisations with the step-by-step manual to make distributed leadership a reality; allowing employees at all levels to unleash their “inner CEO” and contribute beyond their job description”.
Robin Speculand, strategy and digital implementation specialist; #1bestselling author

 

 

About the author

Jeremy Blain is the multi-award-winning Chief Executive of Performance Works International (PWI), co-founder of the social enterprise DiversITy-talent, and a Non-Executive Board Director for three other organizations.

Performance Works is a modern leadership research, consulting, and development company that helps organizations, executive boards, and leaders succeed in the digital climate amidst disruption, opportunity, and uncertainty.
Jeremy combines business and digital transformation expertise, leadership knowledge, and commercial success as an international CEO and executive board officer in the UK and Asia, with his experience as a corporate learning and human capital professional of over 25 years.

As the global expert on empowered working, Jeremy is passionate about making distributed leadership the reality that has been promised for decades.

The book is available in print, as an eBook and audiobook on all platforms globally including:

Access your copy here on amazon UK: https://bit.ly/unleashtheinnerceoUK
Or listen on Audible UK here: https://www.audible.co.uk/pd/Unleash-the-Inner-CEO-Audiobook/B0DD4FYDPL

The Audiobook is also available where you get your audio – Apple, Spotify, Google and the rest.

Connect with Jeremy to find out more about his businesses, his ‘Rethink Leadership’ Podcast and his publications.