Overview
What if the best leadership lessons came from an unlikely source? From Northwestern University's sidelines to executive boardrooms, Keith Lewis discovered that great mascots and great leaders share many of the same essential qualities. In this refreshingly unique take on leadership development, Lewis draws powerful parallels between the skills that make mascots unforgettable and the practices that make leaders truly effective. You'll discover how to: - Create and live by your Guiding Principles - your internal ""sparks"" that drive authentic leadership. - Embody your organization with every action, knowing that your behavior echoes throughout your team. - Read the room and adjust your approach to connect with most any audience. - Listen more, talk less, and let your actions speak volumes. - Transform feedback into fuel for continuous growth. Whether you're leading a Fortune 500 company or a five-person team, the practical lessons Keith shares will help you become the leader people actually want to follow. With humor, practical wisdom, and real-world applications, Sparking Your Inner Leader proves that sometimes the most profound insights come from the most unexpected places. It's time to suit up and lead from the inside out!
Full Product Details
Author: Keith D Lewis
Publisher: Veraspark, LLC
Imprint: Veraspark, LLC
Dimensions:
Width: 14.00cm
, Height: 1.20cm
, Length: 21.60cm
Weight: 0.254kg
ISBN: 9798992209501
Pages: 216
Publication Date: 16 September 2025
Audience:
General/trade
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General
Format: Paperback
Publisher's Status: Active
Availability: Available To Order
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Reviews
""This book provides both the framework and the inspiration for leaders to align their inner and outer selves, reminding us that true leadership effectiveness comes not only from what we do, but from who we are being as we do it."" - Bob Anderson, Co-Founder and Chief Knowledge Officer of Leadership Circle, Author of Scaling Leadership and Mastering Leadership ""Sparking Your Inner Leader is a refreshing guide to effective leadership. Keith has been instrumental in shaping leaders for the companies I have worked with for many years. He draws on his unique experiences to demonstrate that true leadership is about creating and living your own 'sparks' (aka guiding principles) and utilizing those to also be in alignment with your organization's values. Keith shares practical wisdom on feedback, preparation, learning, and application. Our leaders have benefitted from his facilitation, and now he is sharing this knowledge with you!"" - Max Windham, Director of Leadership Development, Granite Construction ""Great storytelling, real-world insights, and practical take-home value. Lewis delivers a must-have resource for leaders ready to level up in service of something bigger than themselves."" - Rand Stagen, CEO Stagen
Author Information
Keith Lewis is a leadership coach, keynote speaker, and author of Sparking Your Inner Leader. A former NCAA mascot turned executive coach, Keith brings unmatched energy and insight to every stage and session. Through decades of coaching and facilitation, he's helped leaders across industries show up with authenticity, clarity, and purpose. As founder of VeraSpark, he delivers keynote talks and custom programs and coaches leaders that spark lasting effectiveness and impact.
