The Transformational Leader: How the World’s Best Leaders Build Teams, Inspire Action, and Achieve Lasting Success

Transformational leadership is more than a buzzword; it’s a powerful way to galvanize teams, inspire action, and lead organizations and individuals toward unprecedented success. In The Transformational Leader, bestselling author and renowned thought leader Matt Mayberry distills years of real-world experience and research into a comprehensive guide, unpacks the principles of transformational leadership, and shows you how to harness them to ignite change and reach new heights.

Transformational leadership isn’t just a way of managing teams; it’s a philosophy that redefines leadership. In much the same way, this book is more than just a guide; it’s a call to action that challenges you to step outside your comfort zone, create a culture where everyone feels valued, heard, and inspired, nurture an environment of shared vision and purpose, and bring out the best in yourself and others.

Mayberry’s experience working with hundreds of corporate leadership teams, transforming underperforming teams into top performers, and coaching executives to become the leaders their organizations need provides key firsthand insight to shift any organization from struggling to thriving, from mediocrity to excellence. In this book, readers will learn about:

• The catastrophic leadership crisis, inspired by an interview with Horst Schulze, Co-founder of the Ritz-Carlton Hotel Company
• How misguided confidence in technology over the span of the past 80 years has steered us into a perilous situation
• Leadership principles grounded in robust research, empirical data, and proven success, such as agility, coaching, and influence
• Accepting, mastering, and executing evolving leadership dynamics like constant change and interconnected impact

The Transformational Leader earns a well deserved spot on the bookshelves of anyone who desires to make a greater impact and seeks to harness the power of transformational leadership in any organization, undergo a personal metamorphosis, and unlock the power of inspirational leadership to help others do the same.

True leadership has nothing to do with one’s title, rank within an organization, or previous accolades. Leadership excellence is more of an inner revolution and perspective, with a focus on service, impact, and influence. Wherever you are in your leadership journey, The Transformational Leader will teach you how to lead in a way that leaves a lasting impact.

Praise for TRANSFORMATIONAL LEADER

“Offering invaluable insight, Matt Mayberry’s The Transformational Leader is a must-read for anyone who wants to become an impactful leader. Mayberry’s latest work provides a framework that will allow readers to harness their abilities to become truly effective leaders. Most importantly, Mayberry reflects on the critical importance of cultivating an outstanding team and pinpoints what it takes to lead that team to success. Whether you’re a seasoned CEO looking to sharpen your skills or just starting your leadership journey, this book holds the key to understanding what it takes not just to lead but to build a lasting impact in your organization.”
― Liz Elting, Co-founder of TransPerfect and bestselling author of Dream Big and Win

“Leadership is not about what you do or the title you have, but what you inspire and empower others to do and become. The Transformational Leader powerfully captures not only the essence of great leadership, but also provides a clear path forward for those who desire to make a greater impact and influence others.”
― Jon Gordon, 15x bestselling author of The Power of Positive Leadership and The Energy Bus

“Everything evolves over time, and leadership is no exception. In The Transformational Leader, Mayberry not only captures this evolution but also outlines a specific plan for future-focused leadership. If you want to make a positive impact on your teams, organizations, and the people you lead, then this is a great place to start.”
― Rich Diviney, Retired Navy SEAL and bestselling author of The Attributes