In this leadership development book, certified executive coach and business executive Dr. Tonya Jackman Hampton invites leaders to discover their hidden potential despite their anxieties.

For too long, leaders have pursued having no fear . . . when really, we should be aiming to know our fears.

It's time to dispel the myth that leadership demands absolute fearlessness and instead embrace fear as an opportunity for growth.

Drawing upon over thirty years of strategic executive experience as a business founder, consultant, and business and community leader, Dr. Tonya Jackman Hampton redefines what it means to balance fear, teaching you how to lead alongside it instead.

For those seeking work anxiety relief, this fear book offers a universal message of resilience and growth. Through a blend of personal anecdotes, reflective prompts, and reframing of common workplace challenges, you'll gain practical strategies to unlock your true leadership potential.

Discover the revolutionary approach to redefine not just leadership but life, when stakes—and tensions—are high:

• Engage with courage.
  
• Explore hidden potential in your fears.
  
• Execute your leadership vision with confidence.
  

With the heart of Kim Scott's Radical Candor and the realness of Luvvie Ajayi Jones's Professional Troublemaker, Dr. Tonya Jackman Hampton's voice cuts through the noise and the status quo.

It's time to shatter the myth, embrace your fears, and become the courageous leader you were destined to be.

TONYA JACKMAN HAMPTON, EdD, is an award-winning and nationally recognized CHRO/CPO with over thirty years of experience with Fortune 500 companies and nonprofits. She has a proven track record of successfully leading and cultivating organizations or cultures to be inclusive and engaging. She is collaborative and a trusted advisor able to design transformative strategies impacting operating models, cultures, strategies, and leaders.

Certified as an executive coach, Dr. Jackman Hampton holds a Doctor of Education in organization development and an MBA focused on human resources management from the University of St. Thomas and a bachelor's in political science/prelaw from Clark Atlanta University. Her expertise in human resources, organization, leadership development, and cultural advancement inspires individuals around her to navigate today's complex organizational landscapes.

Dr. Jackman Hampton is a member of Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Inc. and the Links Organization, Inc. She is a native of Minnesota whose heart will always be connected there and to her daughter, family, and friends. She currently lives in San Diego with her husband and son.

"Dr. Tonya Jackman Hampton has invited us to look at the most foundational of human emotions: fear. In an incredibly readable fashion, filled with real-life examples, she helps us understand how our avoidance of dealing with it blocks our capacity as leaders. I can't imagine a more important topic for our time, nor a more compassionate and thoughtful way to talk about it. Thank you!" - —Howard J. Ross, best-selling author of Everyday Bias and Our Search for Belonging

"Dr. Tonya Jackman Hampton tackles a common myth about successful leaders—that they are 'fearless.' While this may appear to be at worst a harmless myth, it actually gets in the way of understanding how true leaders experience, respond to, and even leverage their fears to drive success. What Dr. Jackman Hampton has given to current and future leaders is a remarkable resource that is both rigorously researched and deeply personal. Knowing our fears can be the key that unlocks next-level leadership!" - —Bill Woodson, vice president of diversity, equity, and inclusion at Hobart and William Smith Colleges

"Dr. Tonya Jackman Hampton's book, The Myth of the Fearless Leader, is an eye-opener for leaders maneuvering through present and future challenges. As a Black woman in leadership, I once adorned myself with the label 'fearless,' only to realize its fallacy. If only I had encountered this incredible book earlier, offering both emotional support and practical wisdom.In her book's pages, Dr. Jackman Hampton beautifully unpacks the intricate tapestry of emotions experienced by leaders like me. She offers a transformative framework, practical solutions, and practice exercises, allowing us to embrace fear without the weight of weakness or guilt, liberating us from the pressure of unrealistic expectations. This book is a smart, touching, and powerful road map, guiding us from the illusion of 'No Fear' to a deeper understanding of 'Know Fear.' It's an insightful companion for a less stressful, more authentic leadership journey." - —Rosalyn Taylor O’Neale, author of 7 Keys 2 Success: Nothing’s Changed But Everything’s Different