BRAVE Leader

David McQueen is passionate about developing leaders. A family man first, he is the husband of one, father of two and friend of many. He has founded and cofounded a number of businesses including Q Squared, Black Founders Hub and Evermoor and sits as a Non Exec on the advisory board of many companies offering support on leadership and financial competence.In his work as an Executive Coach, Facilitator, Board Advisor and International Speaker, he has worked with corporates and non profit organisations worldwide to develop their senior leaders and managers. His clients include Facebook, Google, Shopify, Lloyds, HSBC, Mercedes Benz, Sky, BMW, Uber, Fidelity Investments, EY Foundation and Barnardo's.David is also an Angel Investor, Mentor, Host of the David McQueen Podcast, a three times TED speaker and bestselling author on leadership and never works on a Saturday!

It’s lucky for all of us the legend in his own lifetime, David McQueen has written the book on (leadership). I rate David so much I bought multiple copies, one for my daughter’s future bookshelf and more for my team, mentees and a spare for myself. Whether it’s the desperate need to know what to do in response to tragedies on our screens, or urge to be a better citizen in our cities or just to make a bit of a dent on where we work, Dave’s got inspiration and tools for action. - Sam Conniff, author of Be More Pirate, LinkedInServes as a beacon for those navigating the complexities of modern leadership...McQueen's expert blend of theory and practical application makes this book a must-read for anyone committed to making inclusivity a reality in their leadership practice. - LinkedInWhat is brilliant about this is the fact that here we have a book that goes against the norm, is easy to read and is relatable. Lots of great pieces of information that will help me in my own leadership journey! - Amazon 5*A book that will reframe our perception of what makes a true leader and teach us all to lead like he does so effortlessly. - LinkedInA "doing" book for those who are Brave enough to do the work, on themselves, within organisations, within their family. - LinkedInDavid has such a unique and empowering voice and should be on the library of every executive coach, HR lead and organisational psychologists who claim they have diversity and the centre of their mission. A compact and insightful read. - Amazon 5*This is by far one of the best books on leadership (inclusive leadership) that I have read. - Amazon 5*

• Title PageCopyrightcontentsCHAPTER 1 – WHAT IS BRAVE LEADERSHIP? Defining leadershipDefining followershipInclusive leadershipDefining BRAVE leadershipThe BRAVE acronym CHAPTER 2 – LEADERSHIP AS A SYSTEM What is systemic leadership?The myth of the hero leaderDeveloping an inclusive leadership system CHAPTER 3 – COURAGEOUS DECISION-MAKING BRAVE decision-makingProblem-solving for leadersWhy is this important for BRAVE leaders? CHAPTER 4 – STRATEGIC THINKING AS A PRACTICE What is strategic thinking?Strategic thinking for inclusive leadershipStrategic thinking for innovation CHAPTER 5 – MAPPING INCLUSION Mapping inclusivity in talent journeysMapping customer experiencesMapping product developmentMore than talent CHAPTER 6 – LEADING BY EXAMPLE Managing your own performanceSetting expectationsModelling excellenceTaking care of yourselfEmbracing failureAsking better questions CHAPTER 7 – THE COACHING ADVANTAGE What is leadership coaching?How does coaching help with inclusive leadership?Coaching using the BRAVE modelTheory of change CHAPTER 8 – TEAM BUILDING AND MANAGING RESISTANCE Team building objectivesBuilding inclusive teamsChallenging resistance CHAPTER 9 – CULTURE SHIFTS Organizational climateOrganizational cultureBuilding BRAVE climatesInfluencing BRAVE cultures CHAPTER 10 – PULLING IT ALL TOGETHER Why inclusive leadership mattersWhere do we go next?Finally Recommended readingAcknowledgementsIndexAbout the author