The Surprising Gift of Doubt

Marc Pitman

ISBN 10: 1989603998 / ISBN 13: 9781989603994

Published by Page Two Books, Inc., 2021

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You?re a high-performing leader. It?s time to shed the doubt. You?ve hit milestone after milestone in your career. You?ve achieved stellar highs. People look to you for direction as a model of success. So where is all this doubt and insecurity about how to lead coming from? And is it even possible to shake these feelings of uncertainty?In The Surprising Gift of Doubt, sought-after leadership executive coach Marc A. Pitman not only shows you how to conquer your imposter syndrome, but actually harness thse uncomfortable feelings to develop a rare level of leadership mastery. In fact, that inner doubt you?re wrestling with is a signal that you are on the verge of greatness. Through the same assessments, exercises and self-management tools Pitman uses to help his executive clients achieve their leadership dreams, you?ll learn to:? Identify your inherent and learned abilities, and apply them most effectively? Use stories to amplify your natural leadership strengths? Set career and life goals that fuel your leadership objectives? Develop a unique style of leading to heighten your performance and the engagement of your teamYou will emerge from this leader?s journey of self-discovery more sure-footed, courageous, and self-assured. The challenges of leadership will remain, but you?ll be able to meet them with an unshakeable inner confidence that matches the image others have had of you all along.

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Bibliographic Details

• Title: The Surprising Gift of Doubt
• Publisher: Page Two Books, Inc.
• Publication Date: 2021
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 1989603998
• ISBN 13: 9781989603994
• Binding: Paperback
• Condition: Very Good

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Synopsis

What if your leadership doubt isn't a weakness, but the key to unlocking your full potential?
 
In The Surprising Gift of Doubt, leadership expert Marc A. Pitman offers a groundbreaking approach to leadership that turns conventional wisdom upside down. Drawing from decades of experience coaching CEOs and leaders across multinational corporations and nonprofit organizations alike, Pitman reveals that self-doubt isn't something to suppress—it's actually the doorway to becoming the exceptional leader you're meant to be.

Most leadership journeys stall in what Pitman calls "Quadrant 2"—where leaders continually bounce between imitating others and following expert systems, never quite finding their authentic voice. When doubt creeps in, they see it as evidence of failure rather than what it truly is: an invitation to break through to "Quadrant 3," where genuine leadership growth begins.
 
This book will show you how to:
 

• Transform uncertainty into your greatest leadership asset
• Create leadership systems tailored to your unique strengths and style
• Discover your authentic leadership voice amid the noise of expectations
• Move beyond impostor syndrome to confident, focused leadership
• Leverage your natural abilities rather than fighting against them

 
Whether you're leading a multinational corporation, a startup venture, or a nonprofit organization, The Surprising Gift of Doubt provides a practical framework to help you examine your hardwiring, explore your identity, and clarify your goals—the three essential elements for developing your unique leadership approach.
 
Stop trying to fit into someone else's leadership mold. Embrace your doubt, and discover the exceptional leader you are meant to be.

About the Author

Marc A. Pitman, CSP, is a leadership coach, keynote speaker, and founder of the Concord Leadership Group. For over 20 years, he's helped leaders in business, government, and mission-driven organizations grow their confidence and lead with clarity. Marc has trained tens of thousands of people across the globe and has coached over 100 CEOs and executives. A Certified Franklin Covey Coach and Certified Speaking Professional, he's been featured in Success, Real Simple, NBC, and more. When not coaching or speaking, he's probably singing '80s songs—sometimes to the embarrassment of his three kids.