
The 15 Commitments of Conscious Leadership
A New Paradigm for Sustainable Success
Cornerstone Press
Will be published approx. on 15. October 2026
Book
Paperback/Softback
320 pages
978-1-5299-7607-6 (ISBN)
Description
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.
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.
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Language
English
Place of publication
United Kingdom
Publishing group
Cornerstone
Target group
Professional and scholarly
Product notice
Paperback (UK-trade)
Dimensions
Height: 234 mm
Width: 153 mm
Thickness: 40 mm
Weight
700 gr
ISBN-13
978-1-5299-7607-6 (9781529976076)
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Diana Chapman | Jim Dethmer | Kaley Warner Kemp
The 15 Commitments of Conscious Leadership
A New Paradigm for Sustainable Success
E-Book
06/2026
Penguin (Cornerstone)
€14.99
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Persons
Diana Chapman is a conscious leadership coach, bestselling author, and co-founder of The Conscious Leadership Group. She supports national and global leaders committed to creating models that serve a win-for-all future. At her California ranch, she curates provocative, playful immersions for those ready to explore the depths of conscious awakening. Jim Dethmer is a coach, speaker, author, and co-founder of The Conscious Leadership Group. He has been walking alongside leaders and their teams for 45 years helping them discover the truth of who they are and from that realization to create what they most want in every aspect of their lives. Jim lives in Michigan and Chicago with his wife Debbie. Kaley Klemp is a bestselling author and executive coach working with CEOs, executive teams, families, and couples. She is an expert in conscious leadership, the Enneagram, and interpersonal dynamics, and speaks to audiences worldwide about leadership, relationships, and living aligned with your purpose. She lives in Boulder, Colorado.