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From Struggling Manager to Confident Leader in 90 Days
Amazon Bestselling Author Featured in Entrepreneur Magazine Named Top 10 Executive Coach by US Insider
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4.5/5 from 200+ Leaders & Managers
Perfect For:
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Current Leaders & Managers Looking to Enhance Their Impact
Entrepreneurs & Business Owners Building Strong Teams
Professionals Ready to Step Into Their First Leadership Role
Career-Driven Individuals Preparing for Leadership Advancement
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"In a world where leadership roles are often assumed without any training and new managers are left alone to figure out how to create work cultures, cultivate careers, delegate, and get results from their teams, this book emerges as a beacon of insight and wisdom... Whether you're stepping into a leadership role for the first time or a seasoned manager looking to take their leadership to the next level, Fixing Leadership is a must-read."
Dr. Marshall Goldsmith,
The Thinkers50 #1 Executive Coach, and New York Times bestselling author of The Earned Life, Triggers, and What Got You Here Won't Get You There
Why This Book Is Different
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No theoretical fluff - just battle-tested strategies
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Research-backed frameworks you can implement immediately
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Real stories from leaders who've overcome the same challenges
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Step-by-step guides for handling difficult situations
209
Leaders interviewed Across 29 countries
12
World-class leaders providing exclusive insights
25+
Years of leadership development experience
The Reality No One Talks About in Leadership
You were great at your job, That's why they promoted you.
But now you're facing challenges they never prepared you for:
Managing people who used to be your peers
Trying to motivate team members who all think differently
Handling conflicts you never saw coming
Making decisions that keep you up at night
Wondering if you're really cut out for this
Sound familiar? You're not alone.
Our research shows that 59% of managers receive zero training before leading their first team, And 84% of organizations are facing a critical leadership shortage.
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The Leadership Crisis: By The Numbers
The Research That Started It All
59%
Of managers with 1-2 direct reports received NO training
84%
Of organizations face a leadership shortfall
71%
Of companies report critical leadership capability gaps
11%
Have a solid bench of future leaders
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The Cost of Inaction
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Every year without leadership training costs Organizations 7% of their total annual sales
1 in 5 employees loses sleep due to stress over new managers
10,000 experienced leaders are retiring every day
Take a Look at the Curriculum
Chapter 1 : Leadership was the only path
Chapter 2 : We’ve lost our path
Chapter 3 : The numbers don’t lie
1. What leaders aren’t being prepared for
2. Advice from executive coaches: what skills do leaders need to learn?
3. The skill gap trends facing today’s leaders
Chapter 4 : Beacons of hope
1. Gary Bertwistle
2. Nina Bouzamondo-Bernstein
3. Sister Simone Campbell
4. Lieutenant-General (LGen) Jennie Carignan
5. Ruth Glenn
6. Nicole Jansen
7. Arturo Lomeli
8. Sonny Melendrez
9. Nick Roud
10. Gene Smith
11. Dr. Marilyn Taylor
Chapter 5 : One size fits one leadership
1. The two races leaders are running
2. Leadership skill one: create a safe space
3. Leadership skill two: meet your team where they are
4. Leadership skill three: ask profound questions
5. Leadership skill four: listening to understand
6. Leadership skill five: be present
7. Leadership skill six: uncover their values and currency
8. Leadership skill seven: identify, amplify, and address
9. Leadership skill eight: clarify expectations
10. Leadership skill nine: the art of feedback
11. Leadership skill ten: align personal and organizational objectives
12. Leadership skill eleven: see multiple possibilities
13. Leadership skill twelve: galvanize commitment and action
14. Leadership skill thirteen: facilitate, don’t fix
15. Leadership skill fourteen: reframe and rebuild
16. Leadership skill fifteen: leaders create more leaders, not just followers
Chapter 6 : The DNA of tomorrow’s leader
1. Gary Bertwistle
2. Nina Bouzamondo-Bernstein
3. Sister Simone Campbell
4. Lieutenant-General (LGen) Jennie Carignan
5. Ruth Glenn
6. Nicole Jansen
7. Arturo Lomeli
8. Sonny Melendrez
9. Nick Roud
10. Gene Smith
11. Dr. Marilyn Taylor
Inside the Book: Your Leadership
Transformation Journey
Master proven frameworks while learning from world-class leaders
The "One Size Fits One" Revolution
Traditional leadership treats everyone the same. But our research with 209 leaders revealed this is the #1 reason teams underperform.
The Breakthrough:
Learn how to decode each team member's unique "currency" - what truly motivates them. This isn't just about personality types; it's about understanding the deep drivers that make each person excel.
The Impact:
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Stop wasting time with one-size-fits-all approaches
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Unlock hidden potential in every team member
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Create customized coaching strategies that inspire action
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Build stronger connections through genuine understanding
"Discovering what motivates each team member individually transformed our entire department" - Senior Leader interviewed in the book
Creating Psychological Safety
Many leaders struggle between building trust and maintaining authority. They either become too distant or too lenient, compromising team performance.
The Breakthrough:
Discover the essential practice of creating a safe space - a foundational skill for establishing trust while maintaining clear expectations and accountability.
The Impact:
Build genuine connections without compromising standards
Navigate difficult conversations with confidence
Create an environment where feedback flows freely
Maintain respect while being approachable
"When I learned to create true psychological safety, my team started bringing problems forward earlier, leading to faster solutions" - Executive featured in the research
The Facilitation Approach
Research shows most managers try to fix problems for their team, creating dependency and limiting growth. The book presents a better way.
The Breakthrough:
Learn the "Facilitate, don't fix" approach - a powerful skill that transforms you from problem-solver to potential-unlocking coach.
The Impact:
Develop problem-solving capability throughout your team
Reduce your workload by empowering others
Build a self-sufficient team that grows stronger
Develop future leaders while leading current ones
"The shift from fixing problems to facilitating solutions completely changed my leadership effectiveness" - Leader interviewed for the global research study
Learn From World-Class Leaders
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Ohio State University
Senior VP & Athletic Director
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Oversees $1.5B football program
The only person to win Division One championship as a player, coach & director
Key Lesson: "Develop people so well that you lose some of them"
LGen
Chief, Professional Conduct & Culture, Canadian Armed Forces
Led NATO Mission Iraq
36-year decorated military career
Key Lesson: "Leadership is an act of unconditional love"
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Clase Azul
Founder & CEO
Built the world's most luxurious tequila brand
Transforms local communities through sustainable practices
Key Lesson: "Instead of controlling people, give them the freedom to do their best"
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Meet The Author
Stan Peake is a globally recognized leadership expert who has dedicated 25 years to transforming thousands of leaders and organizations worldwide. As Co-Founder and Director of Leadership Development at FSQ Consulting, he leads a team of over 40 executive coaches across five countries.
Recognition & Impact
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Named Top 10 Executive Coach by US Insider alongside Tony Robbins
TEDx talk "Lasting Happiness is an Inside Job" with 114,000+ views
Featured in Entrepreneur Magazine, Bizztor Media, and Choice Magazine
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Education & Expertise
Harvard Business School Certificate in Entrepreneurship and Innovation
Graduate Certificate in Values-Based Leadership from Royal Roads University
Executive Education in Sales Leadership from Queens University
Business Leadership
Led FSQ Consulting to win Inc Magazine's Power Partner Award 2023
Author of 9 books, including 6 Amazon bestsellers
Entrepreneurial experience spanning 8 businesses and 7 leadership teams
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What Leaders Are Saying
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Fixing Leadership is a shining landmark of wisdom. With an unmistakably genuine and engaging voice, Peake offers a potent blend of actionable advice, real-life research, and a profound exploration of what truly defines exceptional leadership. Peake not only sheds light on the leadership gaps that plague many organizations but also offers profound reflections on the essence of what makes leadership truly impactful.
Marshall Goldsmith
Any leader who wants to prioritize and focus their development for the most effective impact would be wise to read Fixing Leadership. Although the book highlights leadership is not “broken” we need to fix how we teach, learn, and live leadership. There are many validating data points to help guide any open-minded leader who wants to shift their capability to achieve greater results through a lasting coaching approach.
Michael Palmer
In his most recent book, “Fixing Leadership”, Stan Peake identifies the most common leadership skill gaps from the lens of leaders and executive coaches, then through interviews with successful leaders, he distills their advice on how to address these pervasive leadership gaps. “Fixing Leadership” offers insightful reflections on what makes a great leader.
Patricia van de Sande
In his new book, Fixing Leadership, Stan Peake does a masterful job of showing us what's missing in leadership, giving us a new way to think about it, and inspiring us to take action. He also talks about how things have changed and what exactly has changed, so leaders and organizations can be more successful today. Stan's comprehensive research, combined with his rich reservoir of life and leadership experience,
Robb Holman
The most important leadership quality today is vulnerability. To share a connection with others we need to be vulnerable ourselves. Stan's story is one of vulnerability and a passion for developing and leading others. If you are a leader or want to be one, Stan gives us insight as to how we can fix leadership today.
Rod Miller
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Why This Book is a No-Brainer
The Cost of Not Acting
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1 in 5 employees loses sleep due to poor leadership
84% of organizations face critical leadership shortages
Every year without leadership training costs organizations 7% of annual sales
Your Investment Includes
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Your Investment Includes
Implementation guides for immediate results
Access to proven strategies from world-class leaders
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