Authentic Leadership: The Relentless Pursuit of Better

Authentic Leadership: The Relentless Pursuit of Better is a sharp, practical guide designed to help you navigate your professional journey. Drawing on three decades of experience working alongside government leaders and Fortune 500 CEOs, Sassoon Grigorian strips away the corporate noise to focus on the traits that really matter to drive success, organised around the '3Ps': Personal Mastery; Peak Performance; and Meaningful Purpose to drive lasting impact. Blending real-world case studies with the author's own front view observations of political and business power, this book provides a roadmap for mastering your craft. Complete with actionable exercises and step-by-step guides, it challenges you to start leading with your true authentic self. Leadership is all about the relentless pursuit of better. "In a world that too often equates leadership with force, this book makes the compelling case that kindness, empathy, and authenticity are not weaknesses - they are enduring strengths. Sassoon has written a thoughtful and practical guide for anyone seeking to lead with both impact and humanity." - Amy Weaver, CEO, Direct Relief; former Chief Financial Officer, Salesforce "In Authentic Leadership a seasoned leader offers a letter to his younger self. What values, actions and wisdom contribute to a great leader? Sassoon Grigorian draws widely, from management texts to the Dalai Lama, on the attributes of 'the real deal.' Here is reflection and anecdote, insight and encouragement in a single volume." Professor Glyn Davis AC, former Secretary, Australian Department of Prime Minister and Cabinet "Practical, insightful, and deeply human. In a world full of corporate noise, Authentic Leadership stands out as a grounded, actionable guide for the next generation of leaders. Drawing on decades of experience with government and business titans, Sassoon Grigorian brilliantly deconstructs what it takes to operate at an optimum level while staying true to oneself. This book is an essential toolkit for anyone striving to lead with integrity and align their professional journey with a meaningful, higher purpose." - Arundhati Bhattacharya, CEO & President, Salesforce South Asia; former Chair, State Bank of India "As technology amplifies the pace of change and subsequently the potential of people to enact it, the leadership capability of individuals and organisations will determine those who succeed. Sassoon has provided a very practical and easy to consume guide to the leadership attributes that matter most and how to embrace them." - Steve Vamos, former CEO, Xero; Microsoft Australia; Apple Asia Pacific