Leadership Flow

"A solid manual that explores the metaphysics and psychology of leadership."

-Kirkus Reviews

“Leadership Flow is valuable and necessary reading for anyone in leadership during these turbulent times. Chickering uses personal examples while pulling from age-old wisdom to provide practical and professional tools needed to navigate these times, be of service, and keep our feet on the ground.”
—Dahr Jamail, author of The End of Ice: Bearing Witness and Finding Meaning in the Path of Climate Disruption

“Rock solid, profound, practical for anyone determined to find their footing and calling in these uncertain times. Roots grew out the bottom of my feet as I journeyed through the pages.”
— Barbara Cecil, author of Coming Into Your Own: A Woman's Guide through Life Transitions

“Inspiring, insightful, compassionate, original, and vivid, Leadership Flow re-defines leadership as the opposite of ‘bossy.' Thank you, Peri Chickering, for showing us that true power, and authentic leadership, comes from connection—not only connection to our essential selves and to other people, but also connection with the earth and all its creatures.”
—Sy Montgomery, author of How to be a Good Creature

“Powerful and illuminating. Weaving experience and insight, Chickering calls us to a life of listening—in all the directions—and to the intelligence, creativity and benefit inherent in our true nature.”
—Sarah Buie, Founding Convener, Council on the Uncertain Human Future

“Unlike any leadership book on the market! Leadership Flow is a book for every stage of your career and life. I wish I had read it in my 20s, 30s, 40s and plan to continue to review it into my 60s and 70s. It is an anchor and guidepost all in one!”
—Terri Fiez, Vice Chancellor for Research and Innovation, University of Colorado, Boulder

“Peri Chickering has traversed 20,000 foot peaks and major corporate boardrooms, guiding leaders across the globe through the territory of their own souls. Learn from a deeply experienced and genuine explorer what it means to venture into and master the true frontier territory of your Self.”
—William Isaacs, author of Dialogue and the Art of Thinking Together

“A beautifully-written book for all who want to lead in ways that enhance the common good and their own wellbeing, offered up in the form of compelling personal stories, insights drawn from nature, and a wide range of wisdom traditions. Chickering’s teachings will affirm and guide you as you bring your gifts to a world in need.”
—Parker J. Palmer, author of On the Brink of Everything, A Hidden Wholeness, The Courage to Teach, and Let Your Life Speak

“All leadership today is situated in a profound moment of disruption. When you live and lead in such a context, what is the one thing you can rely on? The capacity to access your inner knowing. In this book Peri Chickering takes you on a journey to explore seven key directions of inner knowing. Essential reading for leading and flourishing in this time of transformation.”
—Otto Scharmer, Co-founder of the Presencing Institute, author of Theory U and Presencing