The Origin of a Leader

Name: The Origin of a Leader
Brand: Simon Element / Simon Acumen
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Transforming Family Patterns into Leadership Power

By: Pam Manfredo Curtis, PhD

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Hardcover | 1 September 2026

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A groundbreaking approach to transforming the hidden influences of your childhood into your unique and extraordinary leadership style.

What if the path to achieving your full leadership potential wasn’t in a business school classroom, but in your childhood home? Veteran executive coach Pam Manfredo Curtis, PhD, brings the therapist’s couch to the corner office, revealing how your earliest experiences are the most significant predictor of your leadership style.

The Origin of a Leader guides you on a revelatory journey into your past. You’ll explore specific childhood environments and discover how they shaped your strengths, communication patterns, and hidden limitations. Drawing on decades of experience coaching the world’s most influential CEOs and executives, Manfredo Curtis moves beyond theory, providing powerful, actionable tools to help you identify and overcome personal blocks, have truly authentic conversations, and foster psychological safety within your teams. Learn to engage in constructive conflict and give feedback that inspires growth, not fear. By understanding the origin of who you are, you can fundamentally change how you lead.

No matter your current position—whether that’s at your job, your home, or in your community—The Origin of a Leader empowers you to reach your highest potential. This isn’t just about becoming a more capable, self-aware, inspiring leader; it’s also about transforming yourself into a more competent, confident, and empathetic human being.

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