“A timely resource for giving people steady footing in an increasingly turbulent world. Drawing on rich experience and relevant data, Christie Smith and Kelly Monahan offer actionable advice for leaders to bring out the best in their teams.”

—Adam Grant, #1 New York Times bestselling author of Hidden Potential and Think Again, and host of the podcast WorkLife

“The world is in need of the kind of leadership Smith and Monahan outline in Essential—courageous leadership that believes vehemently in human potential and knows the success that follows when people come before profit.”

—Alicin Williamson, Chief Diversity and Culture Officer, Yahoo!

“Smith and Monahan’s concept of the ‘emotionally mature leader’ in Essential is one that resonates deeply. In today's increasingly atomized and automated world, we urgently need leaders who understand how to place the human individual at the center of all we do."

—Marcus Buckingham, New York Times bestselling author and Human Performance Researcher

“In the midst of unprecedented change, leaders are faced with more uncertainty than ever. Essential provides actionable insights and a roadmap to reengage and empower our most vital resource: people.”

—Mike Wirth, CEO and Chairman of the Board, Chevron

“A must-read for anyone who wants to learn how to lead and manage effectively in an increasingly complex and disrupted workplace. This is the right time for this book—one that will challenge you to think differently, act differently, and lead differently.”

—Beth Ford, CEO, Land O’Lakes

“To transform an organization, you must first transform its leaders. Essential shows the way forward for revolutionizing the way we work, through Smith and Monahan’s innovative approach to human-powered leadership.”

—Angela Ahrendts DBE, former Apple SVP and Burberry CEO.