Leadership is a journey. It is not a linear path, nor a destination. Knowing where you are is as important as being clear on where you want to go. Sometimes it is necessary to pause, refuel, or reconsider your path. Good leadership is not achieved through a set formula. Like any journey, there are commonalities that contribute to a positive experience for anyone, but what makes for a great trip is unique to each person and the environment through which they travel. Leadership is no different.
Courageous Clarity: Navigating the way forward on your leadership journey is an essential guide for leaders who want to inspire, engage, and influence for greater results.
Courageous Clarity is available for purchase through Barnes & Noble (hardcover) and Amazon (paperback, eBook, and audiobook). When you read it, please leave a review. We’d love to hear what you discover and how it impacts your leadership journey.
Supplemental Materials
Courageous Clarity Workbook
Four Approaches to Leadership (Chapter 1)
Early Praise for Courageous Clarity
“Phyllis Sarkaria brings both expertise and wisdom in guiding leaders on a better path. The real-life stories and useful exercises in this book provide a clear roadmap to increase leadership effectiveness and achieve greater success. A must read!”
– Marshall Goldsmith, Thinkers 50 #1 Executive Coach and only two-time #1 Leadership Thinker in the world
“In this book, Phyllis Sarkaria presents actionable tools, razor-sharp insights, and real-life stories for leaders seeking to create more respectful, inclusive teams by exercising curiosity, building trust, and increasing awareness of how their work impacts others.”
– CB Bowman, MCEC, CMC, BCC, CEO, Association of Corporate Executive Coaches and CEO, Workplace Equity & Equality
“For accomplished leaders looking for a jump start and rising leaders thinking about what’s next, the tools and insights in Courageous Clarity will challenge you to think differently about how to move forward in your leadership journey.”
– Julie Woolf, COO, The Argen Corporation
“Phyllis Sarkaria’s work with executives and leaders at all levels brings rich insight and depth to the tools that she describes in Courageous Clarity. This book is a must read for any leader who wants to gain clarity and step boldly toward their professional goals.”
– Douglas C. Bryant, President & CEO, Quidel Corporation
“This book has many insightful anecdotes that drive home the points in ways that are both entertaining and educational. I recommend it for anyone who is looking for an opportunity to advance their career in a meaningful way. Having worked with Phyllis Sarkaria for over a year, I know that she speaks with authority in her support of leadership growth.”
– Stephen J. Conroy, PhD, Professor of Economics, University of San Diego School of Business
“Courageous Clarity puts tools immediately in the hands of organizations that lack time and resources to develop their leaders. The accessible and relevant examples and exercises pave the way for supporting the new world of work.”
– Desiree Therianos, Vice President, People at Okera
“You may have ideas about how you would like your career to evolve. Figuring out the best path to get where you want to be can be a challenge, even for successful leaders. Courageous Clarity helps you map a leadership journey to achieve your dreams.”
– Johannes Kehle, R&D Executive & Managing Director, Quidel Germany GmbH
“Phyllis Sarkaria’s Courageous Clarity is a valuable navigational tool for new leaders and a reliable touchstone for any leader taking on a new role. With its accessible style, resonant case studies, and reflective questions, Courageous Clarity is a must-pack item for those looking to make the most of their leadership journey.”
– Samantha L. Forusz, former HR leader, Performance and Development, The World Bank Group