Wholehearted: Leadership for an Era of Unprecedented Challenges

“At a time when leaders are being asked to navigate unprecedented complexity, Leading With Your Whole Heart offers a deeply timely and important guide. Jim Hemerling and Stephen Remedios beautifully show that the most meaningful and lasting impact comes when leaders integrate why they lead, who they are, and how they act. This book is an inspiring and practical invitation to lead with greater purpose, humanity, courage, and heart.”—HUBERT JOLY, Senior Lecturer, Harvard Business School; former chairman and CEO of Best Buy; and bestselling author, The Heart of Business: Leadership Principles for the Next Era of Capitalism “Leading With Your Whole Heart speaks to a defining challenge of modern leadership: how to meet rising expectations and relentless change without losing sight of meaning and purpose. Rather than treating performance and humanity as competing priorities, Jim Hemerling and Stephen Remedios show how they strengthen each other. This book is a meaningful guide for leaders who want to inspire others and lead in a way that is both effective and true to who they are.” —FRANCINE KATSOUDAS, EVP and Chief People, Policy & Purpose Officer, Cisco “In a business landscape fractured by unprecedented technological disruption and relentless volatility, Jim Hemerling and Stephen Remedios have delivered a masterpiece that redefines the essence of true executive power. Leading With Your Whole Heart is not just a book about becoming a more effective leader, it is a profound guide to becoming a more integrated human being. In an era where AI will commoditize knowledge, this book champions the uniquely human traits—trust, empathy, curiosity, and purpose—that will dictate the ultimate winners. Essential reading for anyone committed to building an enduring legacy and inspiring true followership.” —NV “TIGER” TYAGARAJAN, former president and CEO, Genpact Ltd.; and senior advisor, BCG, Bain Capital, and others “It’s a radical idea that the demands of our fast-changing world require you to bring your whole self if you want to be an outstanding leader who is not constantly exhausted. To know your identity and calling as a person is vital to leading with confidence in the midst of complexity. Jim and Stephen have had a front-row seat to this challenge for decades, and guide us through the lessons in a captivating way. This is more than a great book; it’s a master class.”—KEVIN JENKINS, former president and CEO, Canadian Airlines International; and former president and CEO, World Vision International Integrate your purpose, identity, and actions to lead with clarity and conviction In Leading With Your Whole Heart: Become the Leader the World Needs and You Long to Be, two senior Boston Consulting Group leaders draw on 60-plus years of combined experience advising executives at more than 500 companies worldwide. They present a framework for becoming a wholehearted leader, one whose inner values, sense of self, and outward behavior are fully aligned and mutually reinforcing. The book introduces the integration of three core elements: Calling, Being, and Doing. Rather than treating leadership growth as a collection of isolated competencies, Wholehearted shows how to align deep purpose with daily action, build trust through genuine self-awareness, navigate difficult conversations, and develop the emotional and temperamental fortitude that contemporary leadership demands of every leader. Readers will also discover: How to identify and articulate your personal leadership calling so it guides decisions, priorities, and long-term direction Strategies for developing the emotional, temperamental, and spiritual fortitude required to lead through geopolitical shocks and AI disruption Practical approaches to building trust and navigating hard conversations with authenticity rather than relying on charisma alone A framework that integrates Calling, Being, and Doing into a cohesive leadership practice distinct from traditional development models Insights drawn from the authors' work across Fortune 500 companies, multinationals, public-sector organizations, and nonprofits worldwide Leading With Your Whole Heart is written for business professionals, managers, and leaders across industries who seek more than conventional leadership advice. Whether navigating organizational transformation, workforce burnout, or eroding trust, readers will find a rigorous, personally grounded approach to leading with purpose and conviction.