Let Them Lead - by Dan Crompton (Paperback)

About the Book

Learn how to build a team that truly cares about their work with this practical guide to managing today's workforce.

Book Synopsis

You may not have been taught this, but the best way to lead a team is to step back and let them take the reins.

The workforce is changing, and many managers, newly promoted and having received no training in how to lead their teams, end up creating a culture in which their teams are reliant on them to function, preventing them from taking ownership of their work. Additionally, employees are more conscious of their value than ever before, and after the pandemic, they've had access to a level of flexibility that they're not willing to give up. In this cocktail of conflicting demands, managers are lost, and it's not their fault.

Let Them Lead provides you with an unconventional toolbox of techniques and strategies to help you develop your own management style, one that is tailored specifically to the new workforce. Once you have that, you'll understand how to cultivate a team that wants to be there - whether they're working from home or in person. You'll learn to stop answering all the questions and start leading a team that actually cares.

Themes include: leadership mindset, hybrid team dynamics, people-first culture, strategic management, autonomy and ownership, modern workforce engagement

Review Quotes

"A brilliant read based on coaching forming a big part of leadership. It is thoughtful on the impact any leader wants to have on an individual or collective team. An easy read that is less jargon and more real language that connects. If you're a new leader this is a MUST read."-- "Vishal Thanki, Talent Director, B&Q"

"Dan Crompton's brilliant book will show you how to be a better manager, whether you're newly promoted or updating your skills. Filled with relatable stories, pragmatic advice and simple, useful tools, Let Them Lead is an absolute must-read."-- "Felix Velarde, author of Scale at Speed"

"Every leader should read this book. From The Golden Girls to the Romans, Dan's tangible examples and anecdotes help bring fresh insight to leadership and how to get the best from people whether they're working in an office, hybrid or remotely. A great roadmap for leaders to build a culture of trust, and how to do that while getting great performance from their teams."-- "Helene Williamson, Global People and Culture Director, The Dot Group"

"Human, impactful and simple - a must-read for leaders who want to make immediate changes. Dan's relatable examples, practical tools and steps will help you bring out the best in your team and build trust."-- "Adam Barnett, Vice President EMEA and APAC, Shutterstock Studios"

"I've been an avid reader of books on leadership, management, and growth over three decades, and have led, coached and nurtured thousands over my career. However, Let Them Lead highlights how striking the need is to adapt our own styles and approach to managing others. A must-read for those who mentor and lead multi-generational teams and for those who think that 'if it worked for me, it must work for them'. It is a really interesting, stimulating and thought-provoking read, and I have put some of the tips, advice and words of wisdom into practice straight away."-- "John Ennis, Chief Revenue Officer, Lomond"

"New managers will devour this and experienced leaders will feel seen by it. It reads like a conversation, not a lecture, which makes the lessons actually land. The case studies and tools are brilliantly practical, not theoretical fluff. This is the kind of book you dogear, revisit and use for years."-- "Michelle Hartley, Founder, People Sorted"

"The workplace has changed and leadership must evolve with it. Dan turns the traditional command-and-control model on its head and replaces it with something far more effective: trust, ownership and empowered teams. Let Them Lead is a smart, modern guide for leaders who want results without micromanagement and who understand that the future belongs to those who develop leaders at every level."-- "Bianca Miller-Cole and Dr Byron Cole, Sunday Times Best Selling Authors of Business Survival Kit, Self Made, Rich Forever and Manifested Action"

"This book doesn't just explain contemporary leadership; it equips you for it. Let Them Lead is packed full of practical tools and memorable stories. Dan's authentic voice is one you'll definitely want to follow."-- "Gary Cole, Managing Director, Archipelo Coaching"

"This book will change the way you think about power, trust and performance. Let Them Lead is not just a leadership philosophy, it offers the perfect blueprint for building confident, capable people."-- "Michael Heppell, Sunday Times No.1 Best Selling Author, speaker and coach"

"Unlike most business books that drown you in jargon, Let Them Lead is practical, sharp and human. It focuses on behaviour not buzzwords, real decisions not fluffy theory, and gives you tools you can use tomorrow rather than concepts you forget by Monday."-- "David M Watts, podcast host of Just A Fashion Minute"

About the Author

Dan Crompton delivers a business coaching programme through ActionCOACH UK which has been awarded the Best Group Coaching Programme in the Europe, Middle East and Africa regions for three years in a row. He coaches hundreds of leaders and teams each year in organizations including Booking.com, Shutterstock, the UK government, Facebook and the NHS. His books have sold over 260,000 copies worldwide. He is based in London, UK.