Book excerpt: SUMMARY Living Brave(TM) is a mindset and methodology that answers the question 'what would we do if we were Living Brave(TM)? Understand the individual & cultural mechanic, mindset and methodology of Trust, Accountability, Bravery and Connection Get clarity on how leaders let go of position and power to increase trust and enable discretionary effort Understand how the social media platform rewrote peoples expectations for those in senior roles See how leadership is behavioural and a mindset and is not based on positional power Identify the beliefs and levers that enable bravery and accountable behaviours Gain clarity around your own leadership position Connect with your own identity as a Leader of Self Enable others to hold space with their own version of Living Brave(TM) FORWARD "I have no hesitation in recommending this book" - Major General Paul Nanson, CBE (Commandant Royal Military Academy Sandhurst) TESTIMONIALS "Trusted counsel to the senior team. Authentic, motivational, inspirational, making a positive contribution to the success of our business. A fantastic ability to 'cut through the noise' and deal with the things that really matter." - Anthony O'Keeffe, MD, LINK Asset Services "Fantastic coach, such vast experience, there doesn't seem to be a situation he hasn't come across. Knowledgeable, engaging, inspiring and firm in equal measure, the kind of leader any of us want to be. His 'craft' combined with his humility make him an outstanding partner to any leadership team." - Elona Mortimer-Zhika, CEO, IRIS Software "A breath of fresh air to our business and instrumental in converting our hopes and aspirations into a reality." - Colin Jellicoe, HRD, VINCI Construction "Rarely in life do you come across someone who genuinely inspires you to greater leadership, gives you tools to excel and is truly brilliant at what they do. Outstanding in his ability to coach, mentor, communicate, inspire. Above all, he delivers results that add true value." - Mark Taylor, Global CEO, InXpress AUTHOR Guy Bloom is a leadership specialist working with organisations and senior leaders to step into the space of Living Brave. He is the driving force behind Living Brave(TM), working with individuals and organisations to create truly trusted, accountable, brave and connected leaders. Guy has spent his working life investigating the human and organisational drivers that create long term systemic change. A life-long martial artist he is an instructor in three martial art systems, a four-time Hall of Famer and an advocate of how fears can be overcome with a proven technique, the correct mindset and the bit no one likes......practice and feedback. He spends most of his work life as an executive and team coach. In his spare time, Guy judge's leadership awards has won a few of them, writes articles, is working on a second and third book. This is all geared to ensure his two sons have a clear legacy of what leadership is for themselves and that those who truly want to define themselves as Living Brave(TM) have an approach that is deeply rooted in methodology and mindset. His favourite quote is from the lawyer, politician and diplomat Adlai E. Stevenson, "It's hard to lead a cavalry charge if you think you look funny on a horse", as Guy says after sharing this, "I'll that let sit for a moment.