New book challenges leaders to communicate and lead with a wild heart

In the highly anticipated new book “Dare to Relate: Leading with a wild heart,” groundbreaking former federal agency CEO, TEDx speaker, and renowned relational leadership expert Cheryl L. Mason, JD, reveals an unconventional but highly effective approach to leadership. In it, she challenges the status quo and encourages leaders to personal responsibility for the commitment and development of their team.

She was the fourth Presidential appointee and Senate-confirmed – and first woman – to serve as CEO/Chair of the VA Board of Veterans’ Appeals before founding her consulting firm, Catalyst Leadership Management, for which she serves as CEO, in “Dare to tell something“Mason offers a refreshing perspective to revolutionize workplace culture and leadership practices and foster a more dynamic, cohesive, productive and effective team environment.”

Mason is a visionary who has changed the corporate culture and achieved unprecedented results. Unlike traditional leadership training, “Dare to tell something“” was written to take a new approach to maintaining strong working relationships. It addresses the fundamental principle that employees are people and a company’s most valuable resource.

Today’s leaders often lack the preparation and essential tools needed to effectively lead today’s workforce. Too often, leaders rely on the human resources department or human resource management to manage their employees.Dare to tell something“” challenges the status quo and empowers CEOs and other leaders – both established and emerging – to take personal responsibility for engaging and investing in the people who make up their workforce. With this book, Mason offers a compass for visionary leaders who dare to make a difference.

“To be a catalyst leader, you must face challenges, overcome obstacles, and genuinely care about and support your employees,” says Mason. “In Dare to Relate, I share my journey and walk readers through the essential principles of relational leadership. The book describes the skills needed to lead authentically and empathetically – the skills that build employee morale, trust, and results.”

From her own journey as a soldier’s wife to her groundbreaking role as the first female CEO of a federal agency, Mason’s extraordinary journey detailed in the book is inspiring and encouraging, and her actionable insights are designed to encourage readers to break free from limitations and embark on their own path of self-development to achieve unprecedented success.

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A look inside:

Geese in V-formation:
Mason draws an insightful parallel between the flight patterns of geese and leadership. Have you ever seen geese flying in their distinctive V formation? Mason urges us to look closely, because there is a lesson in true leadership.

Leadership in action:
In their flight formation, the leader occasionally drops back to let another take the lead. This selfless act optimizes flight time and shows the importance of shared leadership.

Efficiency and communication:
The geese position themselves just above the bird in front of them, reducing wind resistance and saving energy. This promotes efficient communication and allows them to track each other, highlighting the power of teamwork.

Purpose, effect and value:
Mason emphasizes that each member of the herd serves a purpose, influences others, and adds value to the team. This analogy beautifully illustrates the connections between leadership and teamwork and underscores the importance of caring for the team.

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If you or someone you know is looking for a dynamic, inspiring and powerful book that can ignite the spark of leadership within you, then look no further: “Dare to tell something“ as a powerful source of motivation and an important learning tool for building strong, meaningful and authentic connections in the workplace.

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