A bold and unapologetic debut of the Conscious Leadership Collective-13 leaders upgrading the conversation on leadership by revealing the truth about authenticity through vulnerable and transparent lived experiences.
What if the greatest obstacle to your leadership was your own internal BS?
A Conscious Leadership Collective Volume 1: Leading From Within-Ceasing and Desisting the Internal BS is not your typical leadership book. Forget the polished theories and the "10 easy steps" approach-this is real, raw, and unapologetic truth-telling about what it takes to lead yourself before you can lead anyone else.
The authors pull back the curtain on the internal battles that quietly shape how we show up as leaders. They speak openly about self-doubt, fear, perfectionism, and limiting narratives that can sabotage even the most capable people, and what it looks like to shut them down for good.
Through deeply personal essays, you'll discover:
- How to identify and dismantle your patterns of self-sabotage
- The power of leading in the middle of chaos, not just after it's over
- Why perfection is overrated, and presence is everything
- What happens when you align your leadership with your values, not just your title
This book is for leaders, aspiring leaders, and anyone ready to cross the line in the sand between playing small and showing up fully. Whether you're navigating personal change, professional growth, or both, you'll find a mirror, a map and a challenge to stop negotiating with your excuses and start leading with clarity, courage and conviction.
Because leadership is bigger than the title-it's the inner work that changes everything.
The book includes:
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Foreword Author: Angela R. McCullough
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Presented By: Chantée L. Christian
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Cover Designed By: MaeArt Creative
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Authors:
- Jacquelyn Bsharah, PhD
- Dionne Galloway
- Darci L. Graves
- James T. Harris
- Dominique Hollins
- Dyana Langley-Robinson
- Minetta Minor
- Marquise McCoy
- Carl Mosby III
- Jennifer Pihlaja
- Ashley B. Stewart
About the AuthorChristian, Chantée L.: - Chantée L. Christian is an ambassador of awareness with two decades of experience in management consulting and coaching. As founder of My Best SHIFT, she helps leaders align strategy with self-awareness to lead with intention, clarity, and authenticity.She brings a unique blend of emotional intelligence, business acumen, and social impact to clients across sectors, including Fortune 500 companies, nonprofits, universities, and federal agencies. At the core of her work is a commitment to being a catalyst for growth and change through inspired action.Chantée is the founder of CCMedia, the publishing imprint behind the acclaimed bestseller Awareness Put Me On. A 3x bestselling author and award-winning podcaster, she also created Unspoken Truths of Being Black, an award-winning series that explores critical issues through the lens of heightened awareness and lived experience. In 2021, she was recognized as a Northern Virginia 40 Under 40 honoree for her cross-sector leadership and community impact.A lifelong learner, Chantée holds a bachelor's degree from George Mason University and an MBA from Webster University. She is a Professional Certified Coach (PCC), a Myers-Briggs Type Indicator (MBTI) Certified Practitioner, a Certified Change Management Professional (CCMP), and holds a Strategic Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Management Executive Certificate from Georgetown University.Beyond the titles and accolades, she's a true Aquarius who moves to the beat of her own drum. She enjoys a good libation, traveling, and shopping (even if only through the window). Most of all, she loves belly laughs and creating core memories.