A Practical Guide That Changed My Perspective on Leadership I stumbled across A Handbook for Collaborative Leaders after seeing Don Broadwell’s post on social media. As someone in a management role, I’m always on the lookout for ways to improve how I lead my team, so I decided to give it a shot. I’m really glad I did. What I appreciated most about this book is how practical and relatable it feels. Don doesn’t just throw theories at you—he gives real, actionable steps for collaborating effectively. One section that really hit home for me was about managing conflicts and hidden agendas. Let’s be honest, that’s a challenge in pretty much every workplace, and the advice he gives is something I could start using right away. The concept of the twin-poled leader model was a bit of an eye-opener for me. I’d never really thought about leadership as being defined by external challenges instead of just focusing on internal relationships, but it makes so much sense. The case studies included in the book, written by Don’s former students, gave me a lot of ideas for handling similar situations in my own team. This isn’t one of those cookie-cutter leadership books—it feels personal, adaptable, and genuinely helpful. I’ve already started applying some of the strategies, and I’m seeing a noticeable difference in how my team responds. If you’re looking for fresh ideas to grow as a leader, this is definitely worth the read.