Today's employees are more disconnected and burnt out than ever--despite the often heroic efforts on the part of leaders at all levels to motivate and engage them. It's tempting to blame outside factors like technology and the economy. But the truth is, leaders intrinsically have what they need to transform this situation. In The Unlocked Leader, Hortense le Gentil reveals the secret--leaders need to become less heroic, and more human--and tells how we can do that. Combining real life stories, rigorous research, and practical tools, le Gentil concretely walks us through how to identify the mental obstacles that stand between us and leadership authenticity, and sap our energy and impact--our mindtraps; how to confront our fears and escape those traps by operating a mindshift; and practical strategies to better connect with ourself and others--through a mindbuild. The journey from superhero leader to human leader can not only transform the lives of leaders themselves--both at work and beyond--it can also make a profound and lasting difference in the lives of people around them and the organizations they lead. This is how human leaders make an impact and shine their light in the world: by changing the way they connect with themselves and other people, they start a chain reaction that reverberates throughout their organizations and beyond them, because we are all part of interconnected networks of human relationships. The Unlocked Leader is an indispensable leadership manual for people who wish to lead not just with their heads, but with their heart and soul as well. It belongs on the bookshelves of leaders and aspiring leaders at all levels looking for a fresh perspective on effective, powerful leadership in service of something bigger than themselves. The Unlocked Leader is the essential user guide for leaders looking to enhance their empathetic approach to leadership. --SAUGATA SAHA, President, S&P Global Commodity Insights This book is useful for leaders at every level, from the top of an organization to those leading from within a team. --PAU GASOL, Former Professional Basketball Player In The Unlocked Leader, Hortense le Gentil takes us on a beautiful and soul-filled journey to find the authentic leader within. Thank you for sharing this gift with all of us. --MICHELLE GASS, President, Levi Strauss & Co.