The Clear Leader

The Clear Leader is a how-to guide for leaders navigating the challenges of being ‘always on’. In this book, the authors ask the question: How does a leader need to ‘be’ in order to lead well in a hyper-connected and distracted environment? They shine a light on the potential ‘dark sides’ of hyper-connectedness in work, and focus on the skills leaders need to support themselves, and those they lead, in managing these challenges.

Drawing on the latest science, the authors offer evidence-based strategies for leaders in staying focused on what matters, prioritizing well, connecting with people, and sustaining themselves personally. They focus on four key leadership capabilities:

1. Purpose. Getting and staying clear about your purpose and communicating that to your team.

2. Priorities. Being conscious about what you put your attention and energy into as a leader.

3. People. Leading people with your full attention. Helping your team to manage their attention.

4. Personal. Managing your attention and energy in your personal life.

Right now, we need sound leadership. When leaders are mentally overloaded, hyper-connected and distracted, it leads to poor decisions, poor mental health, and poor communication. Whether it is in the workplace, politics, education or business, there is a great need for better leadership — the world will suffer without it.