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Leading with Joy

By Akaya Windwood & Rajasvini Bhansali
Leading with Joy by Akaya Windwood & Rajasvini  Bhansali digital book - Fable

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In a time of increasing disconnection and uncertainty, Leading with Joy shows how leaders can reclaim their purpose and embrace joy in service of social transformation.

Leadership that connects people and centers compassion and trust instead of competition and disconnection is needed more than ever before. There are plenty of manuals that show people how to manage organizations, but what is really needed in this moment is a book that shows us how to include kindness and inspiration within leadership. Leading with Joy promotes a courageous and compassionate approach to leadership that can sustain purposeful action and social change.

This book takes the form of a series of vignettes about the authors' insights and stories, with reflection questions at the end of each one. Through these stories-which address topics such as workplace triumphs and lessons, family relationships, and even near-death experiences- Akaya Windwood and Rajasvini Bhansali illuminate different aspects of leadership, such as humility, forgiveness, and kindness, and invite leaders to respond to the current moment.

The book draws on the authors' lived experiences as leaders, including their encounters with oppression, and their wisdom in principled leadership. They demonstrate how leaders can create conditions of abundance and well-being, which are necessary for long-term social transformation.

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“[...] the work of transforming the world will be much more satisfying, effective, and less hard if we do it together. Page 94 Leading with Joy is a refreshing reminder that great leadership it's built on purpose, compassion, and the ability to inspire others. The book challenges the traditional view of leadership by showing how joy can become a powerful force for creating stronger teams, deeper relationships, and lasting impact. The message is clear: when leaders cultivate joy within themselves, they create environments where others can thrive.”

About Akaya Windwood

Akaya Windwood advises, trains, and consults on how change happens individually, organizationally, and societally. She is on the faculty of the RSF Social Finance Just Economy Institute and is the founder of New Universal, which centers human wisdom in the wisdom of brown women.

Rajasvini Bhansali

Rajasvini Bhansali is the executive director of Solidaire Network, a community of donor organizers mobilizing critical resources to the frontlines of social justice. She has a wide-ranging career devoted to racial, economic, and climate justice.

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