Leadership Beyond Reason

"John Townsend challenges us to look beyond the usual sources as we develop leadership skill... His thorough assessment of the importance of values, thoughts, emotions, relationships, and transformation is productive and thought provoking. Why would we settle for anything less than a complete toolbox?"
-Bill Yingling, former chairman and CEO, Thrifty Corp.

“Dr. John Townsend's new book, Leadership Beyond Reason, debuts at the perfect moment, amidst the bedlam of our turbulent times. It presents a magnificent challenge to both seasoned and aspiring leaders to approach leadership from a fresh and redemptive perspective."
-Allan O. Hunter Jr., cofounder of Rent.com

"Learning what motivates your leadership decisions 'beyond reason' will help you make the good ones and, just as important, avoid the bad ones."
-Gary Daichendt, former executive vice president for worldwide operations, Cisco Systems

“John takes the leader to a new level of performance by demonstrating there is more to leadership than traditional thinking would suggest. John's principles take you beyond reason, but they work: apply them, and you will become a more impactful and fulfilled leader."
-Greg Campbell, former executive vice president, Coldwell Banker

"John reminds us we are in the people business. Many in leadership roles tend to ignore their emotions or assume their influence is negative... [but] John presents a compelling case for learning to recognize, integrate, and leverage our emotions for greater leadership results."
-Fred Gladney, owner. Trinity Consulting, and former Compaq director and general manager of services