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AVAILABLE ON MARCH 24, 2026

The Heart Work of Modern Leadership

The groundbreaking roadmap for leaders navigating today’s high-stakes complexity. Based on new research with The Harris Poll, David Grossman reveals what few leaders do well – and how you can join them.

"Good" leaders are the problem and the solution.

ISBN 979-8-90026-086-0

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About the Book

In "The Heart Work of Modern Leadership," David Grossman offers a groundbreaking exploration of leadership in an era of unprecedented complexity. Drawing from extensive research with The Harris Poll, David reveals a critical insight: Few leaders truly meet the evolving needs of today's workforce. The book provides a compelling roadmap for navigating contemporary leadership challenges with strategic insight and human empathy, including actionable insights for senior leadership teams and those who advise them.

What’s at Risk When Leaders Don’t Evolve:

17% of leaders still use outdated approaches, driving burnout and disconnection
54% are "good" but missing critical opportunities to engage their teams
Employees under outdated leaders are 11x less likely to feel valued

The good news? Moving from good to exceptional is achievable when you know what to focus on.

A Peek Inside the Book

Essential Reading For:

C-suite executives navigating unprecedented complexity
Senior leaders wanting to move from good to exceptional
HR and communication leaders driving organizational transformation
Anyone who believes leadership is about people, not just performance

Praise for The Heart Work of Modern Leadership

“For anyone serious about transforming their leadership impact in today’s complex world.”
- Jennifer George, SVP, Communications, The Aspen Group

“David Grossman masterfully shows how the best leaders inspire, empower, and connect with their teams to drive real results.”
- Bill Imada, Cofounder, Chairman and Chief Connectivity Officer, IW Group Inc.

“David’s insights have been invaluable to me as a CEO, board chair, and mentor. An essential read.”
- John J. Greisch, Chairman, Catalent, Inc

“Grossman shows how emotional intelligence, empathy, and creating a shared purpose can unleash human magic and fuel extraordinary results.”
- Hubert Joly, Former Best Buy CEO, Senior Lecturer at Harvard Business School, and Bestselling Author of The Heart of Business

“A timely reminder that great leadership starts with understanding an organization’s greatest asset: its people.”
- David Gitlin, Chairman and CEO, Carrier

“David’s Six Forces are to leadership what Porter’s Five Forces are to strategy.”
- Stephen Smith, Chairman, President, and CEO, Amsted Industries

“For any leader who wants to crack the difficult code of human-centered leadership.”
- Diane Schwartz, CEO, Ragan

Why Now?

With AI reshaping work, economic uncertainty rising, and employee expectations evolving faster than ever, the gap between good and exceptional leadership has never mattered more. Don't let your organization fall behind.

Learn More About the Author

David Grossman is one of America's foremost authorities on leadership and change communication inside organizations. An award-winning author, keynote speaker, and trusted executive coach to the C-suite, he also advises academic institutions offering guidance on curriculum and programs. David is the founder and CEO of The Grossman Group.

A media source for his expert commentary and analysis on employee and leadership issues, David has been featured in the Wall Street Journal, the Chicago Sun Times, Fast Company, Forbes, Fortune, Newsweek, the World Economic Forum, Directors & Boards, and CBS MoneyWatch, among many others.

David is a six-time author known most recently for his popular, award-winning Heart First series. Heart First: What Exceptional Leaders Do In Extraordinary Times is in its second edition and continues to be applauded by leaders at all levels for the practical approaches and rich stories of heart first leadership, told by senior leaders around the globe.