Insatiable Leaders

Susana Martínez Denia, executive coach and founder of Insatiable Leaders®, has coached and trained leaders around the world in her methodology for driving continuous meaningful growth in organizations.

Cover Page
Praise for Insatiable Leaders
Title Page
Copyright Page
Dedication
Contents
Preface
Introduction

The DNA of an insatiable leader: six traits
Why do we need insatiable leadership?
The cost of disconnected, limited and slowed-down leaders for organizations
The dark side of the traits
How to use this book


Part I – Insatiable nature

1. Deconstructing insatiability: mapping insatiable drivers to the three dimensions of transformation

A critical cohort: beyond high-performers and high-potentials
What drives insatiable leaders? Insights from explorers, athletes and time-benders
The three dimensions of transformation that insatiable leaders are wired to master but are trapped in
The leadership box that caps growth and transformation
Fundamentals
Into the fishbowl: assessment and intention


2. The six traits in action: your superpower and your curse to lead transformation

Trait 1: Endlessly curious and unstoppable learners
Trait 2: Think big and question the limits
Trait 3: Raise the bar and standards of excellence
Trait 4: Multitalented, ultra-capable and overscheduled
Trait 5: Self-reliant and determined
Trait 6: Sense of urgency to step into the future
Channel your traits
Fundamentals
Into the fishbowl: challenge your traits




Part II – Insatiable elevation: a three-pillar model

3. Elevate your vision

A vision that pulls you: transform yourself and your organization
Strategy 1: Take a stand: at the intersection of your organizational and personal aspirations
Strategy 2: Stretch: pioneer visions, pioneer leaders
Strategy 3: Focus: an inward journey, a future declaration
Fundamentals
Into the fishbowl: draw and declare a pioneer vision that transforms you and your company


4. Elevate your identity

Why do we need to change? (even if we are successful and ultra-capable)
Step 1: Meet your identity and the box it traps you in
Step 2: Surface your identity
Step 3: Upgrade your identity
Step 4: Reinforce your new identity
The 4Rs for your ongoing identity elevation
Fundamentals
Into the fishbowl: bring intentionality to your development


5. Elevate your environment

Become a catalyst of the environment: the paradox to upgrade it
Strategy 1: Foster a team of A-players
Strategy 2: Create units of excellence: high-performing teams and micro-cultures
Strategy 3: Master the political chessboard
Fundamentals
Into the fishbowl: catalyse your environment in the next month




Part III – The two insatiable meta-abilities

6. Meta-abilities: tools for limitless growth

The hallmark of insatiability: an ongoing growth journey
Meta-ability 1: Non-linear time management
Meta-ability 2: Presence
Fundamentals
Into the fishbowl: into your fishbowl challenge




Epilogue – One last dance: harness your insatiability
Appendix A: Web-based resources
Appendix B: Further reading
About the author
Acknowledgements: my environment
Notes
Index