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The Presence-Driven Leader: Lead With Presence, Not Position

The Presence-Driven Leader: Lead With Presence, Not Position - Paperback

by Victor Simmons
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Availability:In StockContributor:Victor SimmonsPublish date:3/3/2026Pages:168
Languages:EnglishPublisher:Mynd Matters PublishingISBN-13:9781963874792ISBN-10:196387479XUPC:9781963874792Book Category:Business & EconomicsBook Subcategory:Leadership, Organizational Behavior, MotivationalSize:9.00 x 6.00 x 0.39 inchesWeight:0.51Product ID:SC0BR93SZH
The Presence-Driven Leader is a transformational guide for anyone ready to lead with authenticity, courage, and conviction, regardless of title. Drawing from three generations of leadership lessons and his own rise from hospitality's front lines to the corporate boardroom, Victor Simmons shows how real influence doesn't come from authority, it comes from presence.Through deeply personal storytelling and practical frameworks, Simmons takes readers from his family's humble Alabama roots to the global stages of hospitality leadership. Along the way, he reveals how his great-grandfather's grit, his grandfather's ingenuity, and his father's quiet excellence aboard Air Force One shaped his belief that true leadership is about who you are when no one is watching.Blending research, lived experience, and actionable tools, The Presence-Driven Leader introduces a framework built around three pillars-Coach, Influence, and Conviction-to help readers:
  • Coach through challenges instead of simply managing problems
  • Build trust and influence without relying on position or authority
  • Lead with conviction grounded in clarity, service, and humility
From boardrooms to break rooms, from crisis to culture-building, Simmons equips leaders with strategies to inspire performance while preserving human dignity. Whether you're a seasoned executive or an emerging professional, this book will help you move beyond positional power to cultivate the presence that makes people want to follow you.Because leadership isn't about titles, it's about how you show up when it matters most.

Languages:EnglishPublisher:Mynd Matters PublishingISBN-13:9781963874792ISBN-10:196387479XUPC:9781963874792Book Category:Business & EconomicsBook Subcategory:Leadership, Organizational Behavior, MotivationalSize:9.00 x 6.00 x 0.39 inchesWeight:0.51Product ID:SC0BR93SZH
Simmons, Victor: - Victor Simmons is a global HR executive, DEIB strategist, and founder of Victorious Endeavors, a coaching, consulting, and speaking firm dedicated to building inclusive, people-centered workplaces where leaders thrive and teams deliver. With more than 20 years of leadership experience, Victor has led HR operations and cultural transformation across the U.S., Canada, Japan, Australia, and Greece. He has served in leadership roles with global hospitality brands including La Quinta Resort & Club, Marriott International, Starwood Hotels, Wyndham Hotels & Resorts, and, most recently, as Vice President of Human Resources for Atelier Ace, where he guided organizational strategy, employee engagement, and diversity initiatives at scale. Beyond his professional work, Victor draws strength from his wife, Kenia, and his children, Victor, Michelle, and Roman, as well as the legacy of his paternal ancestors.
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