Overview

Sitting at the intersection of inspiration and common sense, The Power of a Lollipop reveals how a simple human gesture of connection became the cornerstone to a powerful new vision of leadership. In her twenty-eight years with the International Committee of the Red Cross, Feena May, PhD, travelled around the globe. No matter where she was posted, she always brought a bag of lollipops. May came to understand that offering a lollipop could often bring calm to even the tensest moments in the field, creating openness, trust, and connection. From these experiences the seed for the idea of the Lollipop Model was planted. The heart and soul of leadership, whether in a small organization or on the global stage, is to create a positive impact. In The Power of a Lollipop, May guides leaders through simple and powerful tools to define their leadership style, build skills, and bring inspiration to employees while fostering a positive and authentic workplace culture. Both pragmatic and effective, the Lollipop Model brings joy, humour, and refreshing common sense to the complex world of leadership. With real-life case studies and illuminating stories based on decades of research, The Power of a Lollipop is a lively, engaging read and a call to action-to think about leadership in bigger and more globally impactful ways.

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""The content is compelling and insightful. The reflection exercises are brilliant! Completely engage in this book and you will be transformed as a leader!"" -Tricia Naddaff, president, MRG Assessments ""I finished The Power of a Lollipop in a weekend and started reading it again straightaway. It's a must-read how-to guide for any leader who wants to inspire sustainable, positive difference in their organisation and in the world. It's packed with practical, accessible, and relatable research-based insight and deep common-sense wisdom. I have placed it on the recommended reading list for all of our leadership programmes. -Michele Ryan, head of learning and organisation development, Trinity College Dublin ""The Power of the Lollipop is a beacon of light in a troubled world. May shares her wealth of experience with a warmth and passion that is hugely engaging. The book is clear and simple-yet profound. She offers practical help for leaders in all organisations who are striving to make a difference for good."" -Howard Atkins, leadership and organisation consultant ""I can't find enough words to express my deepest belief that this book offers a game-changing view on leadership. It should reach as many people as possible."" -Dr. Marina Pletscher, lecturer, University of Lucerne ""If you are slightly despairing of the state of leadership in the world today, then you need to look no further for an antidote than this marvellous book. Grounded in robust academic principles and road tested through years of May's personal field experience, The Power of a Lollipop has given us a glimpse of how real leaders show up-and we are all the better for it. I thoroughly recommend this."" -Karen Ward, systemic change practitioner, The Aditi Collection A masterful blend of storytelling, practical exercises, and a powerful model-this book makes deep leadership insights surprisingly easy to apply. A rare find that is both profound and refreshingly pragmatic."" - Camil Khoury, Managing Partner, demtus ""The author has a unique gift for unlocking leadership potential in others. This book is a powerful reminder that even small, thoughtful actions inspire great leadership."" -Thomas Knobel, programme director, Masters Degree in humanitarian leadership, University of Lucerne ""The Power of a Lollipop provides a pragmatic and practical approach to the fundamentals of good leadership. It is grounded in personal experience of impactful leadership and is replete with real-world examples."" -Anne Sinnott, professor and deputy president, Dublin City University ""A masterpiece on good leadership for anyone who wants to make a positive difference. Full of warmth, May creates an immediate bond with the reader through personal stories that are simple yet thought-provoking. A definite must-read!""-Susanne Andreae, PhD, scientist and vice president of strategy, Leica Microsystems ""The Power of a Lollipop is a refreshing and heartfelt reminder that true leadership begins with humanity. May's warmth and depth of experience shine through every page, offering an inspiring and hopeful vision for a more compassionate and conscious way to lead."" -Carolyn Metcalfe, head of practice, Leadership with Purpose, Greenhouse Group ""Reading The Power of a Lollipop made me aware that to be able to sustain any creative, educational, or other outcome requires that each participant 'buy into' and enjoy every stage of the process collaboratively-and as equals."" -Dr. Imelda Drumm, opera singer and lecturer, Royal Irish Academy of Music

Author Information

Feena May is CEO of The Inspiring Company, former CLO of the International Committee of the Red Cross, and associate faculty at IMI, Hult Ashridge, Sorbonne Business School, and University of Lucerne. She holds a Doctorate in Business Administration from Paris-Dauphine University and a PhD from Panthéon-Sorbonne University. Feena has lived, worked, and taught in over twenty countries, inspiring leadership that matters and teams that make a difference.

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