The 15 Commitments of Conscious Leadership: A New Paradigm for Sustainable Success by Diana Chapman, Kaley Klemp, Jim Dethmer

The 15 Commitments of Conscious Leadership: A New Paradigm for Sustainable Success is a book by Diana Chapman. In it, she outlines a new way of leading that she believes is critical for sustainable success. In this book, Chapman recognizes that success is more than just monetary gain, it also includes emphasizing the well-being of employees and creating a healthy, supportive, & inspiring environment.

At the beginning of the book, Chapman defines the core principles of conscious leadership and outlines the benefits of taking on this mindful, compassionate approach. Chapman then introduces the 15 commitments of conscious leadership, which are:

1. Create an inspiring and accountable working environment.

2. Openly acknowledge the interconnectedness of all things.

3. Lead from the heart and listen to others.

4. Embrace continuous learning and growth.

5. Challenge yourself and others to think and act differently.

6. Adapt to change, let go and forgive.

7. Cultivate trust, cooperation and mutual respect.

8. Foster transparency, collaboration and fairness.

9. Take ownership of your decision-making and actions.

10. Take responsibility for the well-being of the organization.

11. Model conscious values and develop conscious habits.

12. Follow a code of ethical behavior.

13. Pave the way for trial and experimentation.

14. Measure your success in terms of customer satisfaction and service.

15. Celebrate successes and encour age creativity

In the latter part of the book, Chapman moves on to discuss engaging and inspiring people, coaching and developing teams, working with teams (both inside and outside of the organization), and leading change. By taking on a conscious leadership approach, leaders are expected to explore various methods to motivate their teams and successfully implement change.

At the end of the book, Chapman provides resources for further leadership development and inspiring stories from conscious leaders, including Google’s chairman Eric Schmidt and Spotify’s co-founder and CEO, Martin Lorentzon.

The 15 Commitments of Conscious Leadership is a must-read for leaders and aspiring conscious leaders, as it provides guidance on how to lead with a mindful, compassionate and mindful approach. This book encourages leaders to focus on creating an inspiring and nurturing work environment, openly recognize the interconnectedness of all things, listen to others and challenge yourself and others to think differently.

By following the 15 commitments of conscious leadership, leaders can develop more sophisticated and effective strategies that promote sustainable success within their organizations. It is hoped that this book will inspire readers to become aware of the need for conscious leadership and to make the shift in their leadership style to achieve prosperous, successful and sustainable goals.