The Authentic You – Unleash Your Leadership Potential received a 4+ star review, making it an IndieReader Approved title.
Following find an interview with author Kristina M. Holle.
What is the name of the book and when was it published?
The Authentic You – Unleash Your Leadership Potential, Published May 10, 2021
What’s the book’s first line?
Welcome to The Authentic You; Unleash Your Leadership Potential, a book about finding the best version of yourself.
What’s the book about? Give us the “pitch”.
The Authentic You is a book which you can read to go on an explore to find your leadership potential from within. The book allows you to identify self-limiting beliefs and triggers that may keep you from being your authentic self. The book makes practical solutions on how to show up positively in your day. The purpose of this book is to help leaders be more comfortable in discovering their authentic self in the business world as well as their personal lives. It will help teach them to inspire themselves and others through their own personal experiences. It is an internal explore with reflection activities throughout the book. It is in their guided reflections that they will discover the great skills and traits they have to offer to themselves and others.
What inspired you to write the book? A particular person? An event?
My upcoming book was inspired by helping others to live in their truth, and how to bring that into their workplace and leadership style. I chat with people all the time about being their best self and about how to get there. I know people want real practical guidance on how to do this. I share from my personal and professional experiences as I did the work to start to see things clearer.
I wrote this book because so many people will say that they are “authentic leaders”, but in reality, if you are someone who needs to say that you are authentic then you probably are not. If you are living in your truth and accepting all you have to offer the world, it will always shine through.
You have one life to live so go live it, in a colorful way. Why would we want to regret not doing something because it was not what was planned. Remember, I cannot write a book about being authentic, if I am not authentic with all of you.
What’s the main reason someone should really read this book?
I want my readers to feel connected to themselves and others. I want them to realize they have the capability to be amazing leaders at work as they have all the answers within. They will be able to identify and release the self-limiting beliefs and behaviors that may be holding them back in their life. They will become grounded in their authenticity and will bring their greatness into their leadership style. They will become leaders of the future who can inspire and motivate others.
When did you first decide to become an author?
I was starting to work on a training, kept writing and could not stop. It was at that point I decided I would be an author.
Is this the first book you’ve written?
Yes – the book was written in 5 months. It was during COVID since we had all this extra time at home.
What do you do for work when you’re not writing?
Professionally, I have had a career in Human Resources for over 20+ years and loved every minute of it. Graduated from McMaster University, completed a post grad in Human Resources and recently received my CHRE.
As a business leader, I have worked in numerous companies and industries and love to focus my time on strategic and operational HR activities, centering on employee engagement, talent branding, and driving a culture of wellbeing.
How much time do you generally spend on your writing?
I wake up early and love to do my writing before my family wakes up.
Would you go traditional if a publisher came calling? If so, why?
I asked my friends who are also authors and they said self-publishing. I completely agree, you have control of the schedule, and the work you want to share.
Is there something in particular that motivates you (fame? fortune?)
Purpose and sharing a message of awareness and self-acceptance so others can be their best self. I want people to know you can still have the best life regardless of your situation. It is a choice in how you show up in the world, what will you do with this choice?