Insatiable Leaders

Susana Martínez Denia, executive coach and founder of Insatiable Leaders®, has coached and trained leaders around the world in her methodology for driving continuous meaningful growth in organizations.

• Cover PagePraise for Insatiable LeadersTitle PageCopyright PageDedicationContentsPrefaceIntroduction The DNA of an insatiable leader: six traitsWhy do we need insatiable leadership?The cost of disconnected, limited and slowed-down leaders for organizationsThe dark side of the traitsHow to use this book Part I – Insatiable nature 1. Deconstructing insatiability: mapping insatiable drivers to the three dimensions of transformation A critical cohort: beyond high-performers and high-potentialsWhat drives insatiable leaders? Insights from explorers, athletes and time-bendersThe three dimensions of transformation that insatiable leaders are wired to master but are trapped inThe leadership box that caps growth and transformationFundamentalsInto the fishbowl: assessment and intention 2. The six traits in action: your superpower and your curse to lead transformation Trait 1: Endlessly curious and unstoppable learnersTrait 2: Think big and question the limitsTrait 3: Raise the bar and standards of excellenceTrait 4: Multitalented, ultra-capable and overscheduledTrait 5: Self-reliant and determinedTrait 6: Sense of urgency to step into the futureChannel your traitsFundamentalsInto the fishbowl: challenge your traits Part II – Insatiable elevation: a three-pillar model 3. Elevate your vision A vision that pulls you: transform yourself and your organizationStrategy 1: Take a stand: at the intersection of your organizational and personal aspirationsStrategy 2: Stretch: pioneer visions, pioneer leadersStrategy 3: Focus: an inward journey, a future declarationFundamentalsInto the fishbowl: draw and declare a pioneer vision that transforms you and your company 4. Elevate your identity Why do we need to change? (even if we are successful and ultra-capable)Step 1: Meet your identity and the box it traps you inStep 2: Surface your identityStep 3: Upgrade your identityStep 4: Reinforce your new identityThe 4Rs for your ongoing identity elevationFundamentalsInto the fishbowl: bring intentionality to your development 5. Elevate your environment Become a catalyst of the environment: the paradox to upgrade itStrategy 1: Foster a team of A-playersStrategy 2: Create units of excellence: high-performing teams and micro-culturesStrategy 3: Master the political chessboardFundamentalsInto the fishbowl: catalyse your environment in the next month Part III – The two insatiable meta-abilities 6. Meta-abilities: tools for limitless growth The hallmark of insatiability: an ongoing growth journeyMeta-ability 1: Non-linear time managementMeta-ability 2: PresenceFundamentalsInto the fishbowl: into your fishbowl challenge Epilogue – One last dance: harness your insatiabilityAppendix A: Web-based resourcesAppendix B: Further readingAbout the authorAcknowledgements: my environmentNotesIndex

From concept to tangible action plan, this book is great tool to reflect powerfully on how you can impact an organisation while thriving in your career - Amazon 5*Amazing book, clearly written with clear, practicable advice to follow - I’d advise anyone to buy it! - Amazon 5*This book has truly made me rethink how I approach leadership—it’s practical, sincere, and incredibly insightful.