Harvest

 "Every leader who has ever confused getting results with great leadership needs to read this book. Phyllis Sarkaria tells the story of Emily Ross with honesty, warmth, and precision - and in doing so, holds up a mirror that many high-performers will find uncomfortable and clarifying in equal measure. Harvest is a reminder that the skills that drive individual success can quietly destroy the teams we lead. This is a book about what it really takes to change - and why it is worth it."

-- Dr. Marshall Goldsmith is the Thinkers50 #1 Executive Coach and New York Times bestselling author of The Earned Life, Triggers, and What Got You Here Won't Get You There

"This lovely book offers real leadership wisdom. The story of Emily, who had hard lessons to learn about how to be a good leader-told in the form of an engaging novel-will resonate with many high achievers. As Emily discovered, confidence is good but it's especially good when you're confident enough to be curious."

-- Amy C. Edmondson, Novartis Professor of Leadership and Management, Harvard Business School. Author, Right Kind of Wrong: The Science of Failing Well (Atria, 2023)

"Harvest is a story every leader should sit with. Rather than offering quick fixes, it walks you through a narrative that reveals where insight is lost and how to recover it by paying closer attention to people, patterns, and context."

-- Jeff Wetzler, author of Ask: Tap Into the Hidden Wisdom of People Around You

"Harvest is a fable that helps us see that our impact on others is the real measure of how well we lead. A quick read with a long finish."

-- Rhys de Callier, Chief Strategy Officer, Halozyme

"In my role, I see talented leaders derail for the same reasons Emily nearly does. What makes Harvest different is that it doesn't just diagnose the problem-it lets you live the lessons and journey alongside her. The olive grove is an unexpectedly powerful classroom filled with insights that opened up my perspective."

-- Tina Chen, Chief Human Resources Officer, EDF Power Solutions

"Harvest is a thoughtful reminder that leadership is not about having all the answers. It is about learning, listening, building trust, and creating an environment where people can do their best work. This book is a practical and deeply human leadership story that will resonate with leaders who want to build stronger cultures and help people win at work."

-- Garry Ridge, Chairman Emeritus, WD-40 Company, USA Today Best-Selling Author of Any Dumb Ass Can Do It

When creativity, artistry, and inspiration meet the real, messy complexities of leadership, something truly special emerges, and that is exactly what Harvest: A Leadership Story delivers. What struck me most is how this book challenges a belief many of us carry - that being well-intentioned and seeing ourselves as "good people" is enough. It's not. Leadership lives in the micro-moments: how we listen, how we respond, how present we are, and how intentional we are about the impact we have on others."

-- Adriana C. Cabr©, MBA. Chief Human Resources Officer, Crinetics Pharmaceuticals

"Harvest is an engaging, insightful read that anyone on a leadership journey will deeply recognize. Regardless of where you are in your career - your title, your tenure, your track record - this book is rich with timeless reminders of the principles and behaviors that define great leadership, and how easily we drift from consistently practicing them."

-- Ed Russell, CEO, EditCo Bio