We hosted a special edition of our Book Club featuring The Myth of the Fearless Leader with author Dr. Tonya Jackman Hampton. We were honored to have Dr. Hampton join us live for a dynamic and thought-provoking discussion that challenged outdated notions of leadership as “fearless” and reframed it around authenticity, vulnerability, and emotional intelligence.

With over 30 years of leadership experience across Fortune 500 companies and nonprofits, Dr. Hampton shared powerful insights from her career and her work as CEO of Sequel Consulting Group. She encouraged leaders to embrace courage over perfection, see vulnerability as a strength, and cultivate cultures grounded in empathy, accountability, and innovation.

Key takeaways included:

• True leadership is not the absence of fear -- it’s moving forward with purpose despite it.

• Vulnerability builds trust, strengthens teams, and opens the door to greater innovation.

• Emotional intelligence is not a “soft skill,” but a core driver of sustainable growth.

Whether attendees had read the book cover to cover or simply joined for the conversation, the event sparked meaningful connections and fresh perspectives on how we lead ourselves and others.

If you missed this event, you can still catch Dr. Hampton at Magers & Quinn later this August for another opportunity to hear from this trailblazing leader.