Leading Humans: Developing People to Drive Growth

The era of control is over. The era of growth has begun.

The speed of change is accelerating, and no leader can keep pace alone. The more your organization grows, the less you can personally control-and the more your success depends on the people around you. Yet most leaders were trained for a world that no longer exists: one built on authority, control, and telling people what to do.

In Leading Humans, John Brantley offers a different path. Using a practical set of models, tools, and processes, he shows how the best leaders build a Growth Culture-one where people think, adapt, and bring solutions instead of waiting to be told. Because people are far more capable than they demonstrate on a daily basis. The leader's real job is to unlock that capability.

Inside, you'll discover how to:

• Understand what actually drives human behavior at work
• Replace control with alignment, engagement, and trust
• Create a learning environment that fosters self-discovery
• Hand off power in a way that accelerates growth
• Turn your culture-your "rules of the game"-into your greatest advantage

Whether you lead a team of five or an organization of thousands, Leading Humans gives you the mindset and the method to build something that lasts: people who grow, cultures that thrive, and results that follow.

John Brantley is the creator of The Auxin Leader and has spent 40 years helping leaders and organizations drive growth by building the behaviors of growth in everyone on the team. He has worked with Fortune 500, midsize businesses, and small businesses in manufacturing, healthcare, distribution, the military, and more. He works with leaders who want to develop people, strengthen culture, and drive lasting results.