Leading in Real Time: How to Drive Success in a Radically Changing World

Review "Michelle's book is a must-read for all leaders and all those who motivate teams.I have been the beneficiary of Michelle's wisdom and so glad to see its essence captured in this informative and engaging book."- Aimée Meher-Homji, VP, Global Talent Acquisition, adidas"Michelle Ray's new book proclaims the end of irrelevant leadership in a world changed by a pandemic, technology, and generational shifts. This isn't just an extraordinary book on leadership -- it's your personal guide to taking your team from where you are to where you must function when employees want you to see them as equals and the market demands more than ever." - Scott McKain, Founder & CEO, Distinct Institute, Hall of Fame Speaker and best-selling author"Leadership is not a concept, it's a day-to-day reality. It's how we show up and treat people - on and off the job." - Sam Horn, CEO of the Intrigue Agency, author of POP! and Tongue Fu!"Leading in Real Time sheds new light on the profound obligations of contemporary leadership and the ways in which traditional leadership models are failing us. Any leader will benefit from the timely, practical, and optimistic advice it provides." - Liane Davey, New York Times Bestselling author of You First: Inspire Your Team to Grow Up, Get Along, and Get Stuff Done and The Good Fight: Use Productive Conflict to Get your Team and Your Organization Back on Track"This book knocks me out with its relevance, positive impact, and immediate value. This is an essential read for anyone who wants to be a better leader."- Joe Calloway, author, The Leadership Mindset"Leading in Real Time is an insightful and reflective primer for business leaders as the world emerges from the COVID19 pandemic and has to grapple with new and difficult to predict challenges."- Vice-Admiral Peter Jones, Royal Australian Navy (retired) Product Description The moment to lead is NOW.In our world of constant technological and generational change, successful leadership requires transparency, parity, collaboration, and genuine connection with employees and customers. Leadership expert Michelle Ray shows you how to shift your mindset to become effective in real time, and ready for the inevitable disruptions to come. Packed with case stories, interviews, and real-life examples from Ray’s experience as a leader, international business speaker and educator, you’ll learn:· How to identify and strengthen eight essential traits of a real time leader· How to nurture authentic connections with the people you lead· Why meaning is new motivation for the changing workforce· How to improve your accountability and credibility quotient Whether you are a tenured leader or just beginning your journey, it’s time to adopt a forward-thinking, future-ready leadership approach to remain responsive, ready and relevant. It’s time to start Leading in Real Time. About the Author An international leadership keynote speaker, entrepreneur, author, and educator, Michelle is passionate about helping leaders build forward-thinking organizations and navigate change with confidence. One of less than 1,500 worldwide to have earned the Certified Speaking Professional designation, Michelle began her career as a fast-rising executive in Australia's media and advertising sector and now makes her home in Vancouver, Canada. She has helped global brands such as Whirlpool, Lush Cosmetics, Flight Centre, and PayPal (among others) take on the challenges of engaging teams, retaining talent and developing change-ready mindsets.