GM Moving CEO Hayley Lever self-publishes her first book: Leading From The Balcony
Leading from the Balcony, by GM Moving CEO Hayley Lever, is available now with all proceeds supporting our future work in Greater Manchester.
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GM Moving CEO Hayley Lever has self-published her first book with Leading from the Balcony available to purchase on Amazon now.
Leading from the Balcony gives readers the skills to lead with ease, understand the dynamics of growing a social movement, and develop their leadership qualities.
All proceeds from Leading from the Balcony will support the work of Greater Manchester Moving.
Leading from the Balcony draws on Hayley’s 30-year career and brings together more than 200 blog articles, poems, learnings from GM Moving, and wider reading in an inclusive and accessible format that will engage and inspire.
The book is highly practical and actionable and will support you in your daily life and work.
It brings people, voices, and stories from Hayley’s work within movement, physical activity, and sport together for an authentic story of leadership and change in a complex system.
Leading from the Balcony will be a valuable resource for a wide range of readers, offering practical guidance and inspiration for leading and affecting positive change.
It combines practical leadership techniques and reflective practice opportunities, with human stories and insights into social movement building and change management.
Leading from the Balcony will inspire aspiring and developing leaders, activists and social entrepreneurs, organisational leaders and managers, and educators and trainers.
Hayley said:
“It feels surreal to see the book printed and available for everyone to purchase ahead of Christmas.
“There are so many people I would like to thank. Some will know the role they played in bringing this book to fruition. Others won’t realise the difference they have made.
“I’m grateful to everyone who has nudged, challenged, instructed, encouraged, and supported me over many, many years and brought me to this point.
“It’s been amazing to see people sharing photos and messages with their copies of the book and hearing how they’re getting value for their own lives and careers.”
You can purchase a copy of Leading From The Balcony here.
A LinkedIn group for Leading from the Balcony readers who wish to chat to others about their journey and learnings is available here.
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