Overview

You're smart, driven, and ready to grow-but something's missing. What's holding you back? You've worked hard to get where you are, and it's paid off. But you're constantly juggling priorities, navigating change, and striving to be a better leader, partner, parent, or teammate. What if the answer isn't working harder, but leading yourself more intentionally? The missing piece for many leaders is a clear approach to leading themselves. In CORE Leadership, executive coach Miki Feldman Simon introduces a simple, practical, and immediately actionable framework to help you shift from autopilot to intention: Clarify, Operationalize, Reflect, and Evaluate (CORE). Drawing from coaching insights, behavioral science, and real-world leadership challenges, Miki gives you the tools to feel more purposeful and less reactive. More grounded and less stretched. This is not a book about managing others. It's a book about managing the one person you take with you everywhere: yourself. In CORE Leadership, you'll learn: Tools to quiet your inner critic and align your actions with your values How to build habits that support the impact you want to make without losing yourself in the process Stories, tools, and practices that will challenge you, support you, and help you become the leader-and human-you want to be Whether you're near the top of the ladder or still have a way to climb, the CORE framework will meet you where you are. If you're ready to grow your influence, amplify your impact, and lead with greater clarity and confidence, CORE Leadership is your roadmap.

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""In a world that often prioritizes hustle over reflection, this book is a refreshing guide to leading with clarity and intention. Miki Feldman Simon has created a smart, accessible roadmap for anyone ready to lead from the inside out."" DORIE CLARK, bestselling author of The Long Game ""Whether you are a seasoned executive or just beginning your leadership journey, this book will meet you where you are and help you move forward with greater clarity and purpose. I'm honored to support this work and the kind of leadership it represents. As you turn these pages, I hope you will not only think differently, but lead differently."" DR. MARSHALL GOLDSMITH, Thinkers50 #1 Executive Coach ""The CORE framework is a powerful reminder that true leadership starts from within. This work helped several leaders on my team lead with greater clarity, purpose, and authenticity, and I've seen the ripple effects firsthand."" ADRIEN NUSSENBAUM, Co-founder and Co-CEO, MIRAKL ""What makes CORE Leadership special is how it invites leaders into reflection without losing sight of results. Get ready for an engaging conversation based on wisdom from life and from Miki Feldman Simon's professional journey. Beyond this, her interviews and the evidence-based practices that underlie her interventions weave together to form an honest and skillful approach to growing as a leader and a person."" CAROL KAUFFMAN, PhD, Founder, Harvard's Institute of Coaching ""CORE Leadership stands out as both a deeply practical and inspiring guide. It's filled with illustrative stories, insights from top leadership thinkers, and actionable tools that make personal growth feel achievable. Miki Feldman Simon has created a framework that not only helps you lead others-but live a more grounded, fulfilling life. It's the kind of book that stays with you long after the final page."" SHIRA GOODMAN, former CEO, Staples

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Miki Feldman Simon, MSc, PCC, is an executive coach, global business leader, and speaker who has spent three decades helping high-performing individuals lead with authenticity and impact. She has held leadership roles in marketing, operations, and human resources across multiple industries, and has led organizations through growth and successful acquisitions. In her coaching, Miki partners with seasoned leaders to expand their impact and supports newly promoted executives to thrive. Known as a ""straight shooter"" with a rare blend of warmth, intelligence, and honesty, she equips clients with clarity, empathy, and practical tools that drive meaningful change.

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