The Crucible's Gift: 5 Lessons from Authentic Leaders Who Thrive in Adversity

Can you recall a time when adversity or a negative moment caused you personal or professional pain? How did this adversity moment transform your identity? Did you become more compassionate, live with more integrity or develop a deeper sense of self? This is the journey the The Crucible’s Gift, will guide you on.

If you love the work of Brené Brown, you will love what James Kelley, Ph.D. has to say in his inaugural book. James is a highly sought-after international speaker, interviewed over 140 executives from around the world to learn how leaders transform their leadership style after moments of adversity.
So, if you want to learn how to move your leadership style from it 'happened TO me' to it 'happened FOR me', then the The Crucible's Gift is for you!

Bill George, Senior Fellow at Harvard Business School, and author of Discover Your True North.

-James Kelley’s extraordinary book, The Crucible’s Gift, will guide you on a deep exploration of how to become an authentic leader – learning and growing from your crucible experience with increased self-awareness, integrity, compassion, and ability to relate to others. Following Kelley’s great wisdom will not only enable you to become a better leader but a better human being as well.

Author, speaker and consultant Dr. James Kelley was born in Portland, Oregon. Following the completion of an MBA and a year of teaching English in Japan, James moved to Australia to pursue his Ph.D. in International Marketing. He is the host of the Executives After Hours podcast, where he explores topics such as authenticity and success with leaders from diverse organizations and industries. Kelley currently teaches at the United Arab Emirates University in Dubai, and resides near Dubai with his wife, Mary, and their four children. www.drjameskelley.com