The 15 Commitments of Conscious Leadership

This book changed my life and has ignited transformation in leaders, teams, and organizations around the world. Meet these pages with an open heart and mind, and the possibilities for how to live and lead with clarity and courage are truly limitless.

– Brené Brown, Ph.D., New York Times bestselling author of Dare to Lead and Strong Ground

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The word-of-mouth phenomenon that transformed how we lead and live

Most leaders don’t realise they’re operating on autopilot – reacting defensively, managing through fear, and fueling workplace drama. The Fifteen Commitments of Conscious Leadership offers a groundbreaking framework, adopted by top companies from Silicon Valley to Wall Street, for reshaping how people work together. It is radically simple: at any moment, we can choose to lead consciously – open, curious, and self-aware – or unconsciously – closed, fearful, and reactive.

Originally self-published and shared among executives and coaches, The Fifteen Commitments of Conscious Leadership quickly became a favourite in boardrooms and beyond. Drawing upon decades of experience, the authors distil conscious leadership into fifteen actionable commitments – from taking radical responsibility to feeling all feelings – that replace command-and-control style management with curiosity, accountability, and connection. The result? Conscious leaders who unlock the full potential in every member of their team and free them from institutional politics so they can do the best work of their lives.

Blending practical tools with real-world stories, this enduring classic is more than a guide for better management – it’s a roadmap to a more authentic, fulfilling life.