What separates good leaders from extraordinary ones? It’s not just strategy or vision—it’s the ability to see potential in people and bring it to life.
Fostering Potential in People gathers insights from some of today’s most impactful leaders, executives, and coaches, offering a powerful roadmap for developing others in ways that transform teams, organizations, and communities.
Across these pages, you’ll learn:
- Why leadership growth isn’t one-size-fits-all—and the eight factors that determine how easily someone can grow (Dale Thompson, Ph.D.).
- How to balance truth with tact so your feedback builds trust instead of defensiveness (Miya Maysent).
- Why nervous system regulation is a hidden leadership superpower, shaping the way your team responds to you (Dr. Melissa Lucas).
- The surprising impact of lightness and humanity in leadership—and how to create workplaces people actually want to be part of (Betsy Davis).
- What to do when challenges or criticism threaten to derail you, and how to reframe them into opportunities for growth (Alicia Davis).
- How to lead by rolling up your sleeves, earning trust not through words, but by showing up where it matters most (Diane Zanner).
- Why clarity of priorities and alignment between life and work goals often matters more than raw talent (Mike Dundas).
- How readiness unlocks growth—in yourself, your team, and your organization (Frank Azor).
- Why your own development is the first step to developing others—and how self-awareness becomes your most powerful leadership tool (Liana Knudsen).
And more lessons from global executives and thought leaders across industries.
This is not theory alone—it’s lived wisdom, backed by research, real-world examples, and personal stories of trial, error, resilience, and breakthrough.
If you’re a leader who wants more than results—if you want to create a legacy of people who grow, thrive, and multiply their impact—this book is your guide.
Because the best leaders don’t just build companies. They build people. And in doing so, they create cultures where potential doesn’t just exist—it flourishes.




