Jeffrey Hull, Ph.D. BCC

From one of the world's preeminent leadership coaches, an insightful, indispensable guide to effective leadership.

For the first time, leadership expert Jeffrey Hull shares the secrets, strategies, and science underlying his, and his clients', successes. Interweaving real-life stories with practical tips and the latest evidence-based research, he equips readers with the insights they need to thrive in today's world.

We are in the age of the postheroic leader. Once, to move up the… Show more

From one of the world's preeminent leadership coaches, an insightful, indispensable guide to effective leadership.

For the first time, leadership expert Jeffrey Hull shares the secrets, strategies, and science underlying his, and his clients', successes. Interweaving real-life stories with practical tips and the latest evidence-based research, he equips readers with the insights they need to thrive in today's world.

We are in the age of the postheroic leader. Once, to move up the corporate ladder and succeed at the top, you simply had to set goals, motivate the troops, delegate to underlings, and groom a successor--probably one who looked and behaved just like you. But this white knight has become an anachronism. Whether a person is twenty-five or fifty, if they're leading a team now, chances are that they're managing a kaleidoscope of people from a variety of cultures, across a range of ages, all of whom are wired together 24/7. These changing demographics and structures have led to a seismic shift in terms of the tools needed to successfully manage and grow within a company: charisma and strategic thinking abilities now matter less than qualities such as vulnerability and relatability.

Based on his popular classes with Harvard Medical School physicians and New York University business students, Hull has identified the six key elements that leaders in this new workplace need to succeed, known as F.I.E.R.C.E.: Flexibility, Intentionality, Emotional Intelligence, Realness, Collaboration, and Engagement. From start-ups to universities to Fortune 500 companies, he's been able to help leaders across the board develop the skill sets that have advanced their careers and won them accolades. Show less

When it comes to new tricks, sometimes new dogs are just as hard to teach as old ones. At least, that was what went through my mind as I sat in on a recent senior team meeting at a fast-growing, two-year-old e-commerce company. I winced when Daniel, the 32-year-old CEO, said, “Come on, guys, I need you all to focus more on execution. If we’re going to scale successfully at the pace we’ve laid out, we’ve got to execute faster and delegate more. I want you pushing hard on your teams. Get them to… Show more

When it comes to new tricks, sometimes new dogs are just as hard to teach as old ones. At least, that was what went through my mind as I sat in on a recent senior team meeting at a fast-growing, two-year-old e-commerce company. I winced when Daniel, the 32-year-old CEO, said, “Come on, guys, I need you all to focus more on execution. If we’re going to scale successfully at the pace we’ve laid out, we’ve got to execute faster and delegate more. I want you pushing hard on your teams. Get them to step up and execute! That’s why we’ve brought in Jeff here, to coach all of us on how to motivate the troops.” I smiled sheepishly. Really? I thought. That’s not what I had in mind..... Show less

As an executive coach and organizational psychologist who runs leadership training programs for large corporate firms and non-profits, I have rarely seen trans participants in my programs until recently. When I asked Jeremy why that might be true, he had a ready answer: “Trans people are still very unlikely to stand up or stand out in an organization. In fact, they more often try to do the opposite, to remain hidden, below the radar, and in many cases they exit the job world once they’ve chosen… Show more

As an executive coach and organizational psychologist who runs leadership training programs for large corporate firms and non-profits, I have rarely seen trans participants in my programs until recently. When I asked Jeremy why that might be true, he had a ready answer: “Trans people are still very unlikely to stand up or stand out in an organization. In fact, they more often try to do the opposite, to remain hidden, below the radar, and in many cases they exit the job world once they’ve chosen to undertake the process of a full transition. Most workplaces are hardly welcoming—and certainly not likely to send a trans individual to leadership training—at least not yet.” Show less

Today’s senior Talent/OD/LD Executives are challenged to solve two of the greatest human resource questions of our time: how do we find, assess, grow and position the right leader in the right job, at the right time…AND…how do we implement and evaluate development programs that truly work? Bringing the C-suite perspective from an array of industries – one of the premier media/digital marketing companies, a global medical software firm, a major hospital/health care organization, and Canada’s… Show more

Today’s senior Talent/OD/LD Executives are challenged to solve two of the greatest human resource questions of our time: how do we find, assess, grow and position the right leader in the right job, at the right time…AND…how do we implement and evaluate development programs that truly work? Bringing the C-suite perspective from an array of industries – one of the premier media/digital marketing companies, a global medical software firm, a major hospital/health care organization, and Canada’s largest gaming and entertainment corporation, our panel of experts criss-cross the globe seeking and growing leaders. They are here to provide us with, maybe not the answers, but invaluable insights from the “front lines” of leadership development. Show less

Harvard Business Review: Coaching Series

This is a tough time to be a leader. It is no longer enough to be charismatic, visionary and decisive. Leaders today are asked to be inclusive, collaborative consensus-builders with high levels of emotional intelligence and self-awareness. As inhabitants of the C-suite become more diverse, the paradigm of patriarchy is crumbling. Industrial and social psychologists are observing the emergence of a new post-patriarchal, or “post-heroic,” breed of leadership that is democratic, empathetic and… Show more

This is a tough time to be a leader. It is no longer enough to be charismatic, visionary and decisive. Leaders today are asked to be inclusive, collaborative consensus-builders with high levels of emotional intelligence and self-awareness. As inhabitants of the C-suite become more diverse, the paradigm of patriarchy is crumbling. Industrial and social psychologists are observing the emergence of a new post-patriarchal, or “post-heroic,” breed of leadership that is democratic, empathetic and communitarian. Leadership Coaches are tasked with supporting clients as they build this broader set of competencies. Show less

The call for more effective leadership in medicine, and
specifically in anesthesiology, is not new. In 1999, Dr.
Francis M. James III, in his Rovenstine lecture, outlined both
the importance of leadership in medicine as well as the
breadth of leadership opportunities available both inside and
outside anesthesiology.1 Eleven years later, Dr. Peter J. Pronovost,
also in his Rovenstine lecture, turned up the volume
by setting out an agenda focused on accountability… Show more

The call for more effective leadership in medicine, and
specifically in anesthesiology, is not new. In 1999, Dr.
Francis M. James III, in his Rovenstine lecture, outlined both
the importance of leadership in medicine as well as the
breadth of leadership opportunities available both inside and
outside anesthesiology.1 Eleven years later, Dr. Peter J. Pronovost,
also in his Rovenstine lecture, turned up the volume
by setting out an agenda focused on accountability, performance
measurement, teamwork, peer-to-peer reviews, and
the need for participation from anesthesiologist-leaders in
change initiatives within and outside the specialty.2
Driven by a heightened focus on cost reduction, quality
improvement, patient safety, performance measurement,
and technological innovation, anesthesiology is going
through a period of upheaval. Effective leadership is essential
to the success of this transformation, because leadership is all
about envisioning and guiding people through change. If
anesthesiology is to continue to thrive as a medical specialty
within a rapidly evolving healthcare system, anesthesiologists
will need to envision and manifest change beyond simply
providing efficient care. Show less

We all go through major life transitions--whether they take us by surprise or we take the leap and "make a shift" into unknown territory ourselves. Change is a basic part of life. Jobs change, lovers change, ideas change, people change. No matter how well thought out our “life plan” might be, life throws us a curve now and then. But, too often, we become overwhelmed by fear when faced with a new direction. We become stuck. This book fundamentally changes the way we cope with… Show more

We all go through major life transitions--whether they take us by surprise or we take the leap and "make a shift" into unknown territory ourselves. Change is a basic part of life. Jobs change, lovers change, ideas change, people change. No matter how well thought out our “life plan” might be, life throws us a curve now and then. But, too often, we become overwhelmed by fear when faced with a new direction. We become stuck. This book fundamentally changes the way we cope with change.

Showing how to move through fear and accept change as something that happens for us and not to us, Shift is not another “quick fix, five steps to endless happiness” self-help book. With real-life case studies, useful diagnostics and down-to-earth practices, Dr. Jeffrey Hull offers a vital guide for everyone grappling with and reeling from our turbulent times. Show less