Leading Through Fire

The world is on fire—climate, culture, economy—and yet, there are embers of something new, something better. This book is a guide for those brave enough to lead through the flames. In an era of disruption, burnout, and complexity, leaders are being called to rise—not by pushing harder, but by leading with more clarity, courage, and care than ever before. Leading Through Fire is a field guide for purpose-driven leadership in uncertain times. Designed to be read over morning coffee, it’s intentionally brief yet rich with insight—meeting busy leaders right where they are.



Drawing from her path as an environmental scientist, CEO, and regenerative business expert, Brenna Davis shares real stories and soul-deep strategies to help you:



Lead with clarity in times of chaos



Reclaim purpose as a source of power



Build teams rooted in trust, inclusion, and care



Make values-aligned decisions, even when the stakes are high



Stay grounded, inspired, and resilient—without burning out



Whether you're a CEO, changemaker, or community leader, Leading Through Fire will help you navigate uncertainty, root into purpose, and rise with resilience.





Early Praise for Leading Through Fire:



“This is the book we all need as we face increasingly complex challenges. Davis offers us a clear path forward inspired by personal stories, scientific research, and global examples rooted in nature and community. After reading, I felt lighter and more joyful, affirmed in my leadership and inspired to take courageous new steps.”

— Ilsa Govan, Co-Founder of Cultures Connecting and author of What’s Up with White Women?



“Brenna’s book has found a way to cut through to the heart of so many of our problems, by providing a blueprint for all leaders, and aspiring ones. She shows how best to lead to best achieve your desired results with compassion, resilience and grace.”

— Kevin Wilhelm, CEO, Bestselling Author, and Teacher



“Brenna names the challenges of our time without flinching—and then shows us how to lead anyway. This isn’t another book about leadership theory. It’s a lived manifesto for purpose, resilience, and courageous action.”

— Everett Considine, Transformational Coach

Brenna Davis is a globally recognized CEO, board leader, and author of Leading Through Fire: Resilient Leadership for People, Planet, and the Future. With degrees in Environmental Science and Business Management (and advanced certifications in Systems Thinking, Change Management, and Leadership) she is known for guiding organizations through profound transformation with clarity, integrity, and long-term vision. A MO 100 CEO, Brenna has led purpose-driven companies across seven industries and growth stages-from high-impact startups to multinational enterprises. Her expertise spans regenerative business strategy, stakeholder governance, and the architecture of enduring institutions. She is the founder of Lumination Hive, a leadership and strategy firm serving executives and boards at the forefront of change. Her clients turn to her when the stakes are high, the systems are complex, and the future demands something more visionary-and more human-than business as usual. Her thought leadership has been featured in The New York Times, ABC, CBS, NBC, and The Seattle Times. She has advised White House policy initiatives and national climate coalitions, bringing a systems lens to some of the most urgent challenges of our time. Brenna believes leadership is how we shape the future-through presence, pattern, and the radical power of compassion. Her work sits at the intersection of governance, regeneration, and human potential because the future will be led by those who know how to hold complexity without losing their center.