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  • Published: 31 January 2023
  • ISBN: 9781761340307
  • Imprint: Penguin Random House Australia Audio
  • Format: Audio Download
  • Length: 9 hr 24 min
  • Narrator: Kirstin Ferguson
  • RRP: $36.99
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Head and Heart

The Art of Modern Leadership





THE DEFINITIVE BOOK ON MODERN LEADERSHIP

'A timely, actionable book on the virtues that every great leader needs to learn.'
ADAM GRANT, #1 New York Times bestselling author of Think Again and host of the TED podcast WorkLife

This audiobook includes an exclusive conversation between Kirstin Ferguson and Melissa Doyle.

Leadership is simply a series of moments and every moment gives you the opportunity to leave a positive legacy for those you lead.

In this ground-breaking book, award-winning leadership expert and business leader Kirstin Ferguson has written a much needed practical guide for every modern leader. Whether you are the head of one of the largest companies in the world, supervising a small team or guiding your family, it will be your ability to integrate your head and heart that will influence your success in leading others and navigating our complex world.

Combining studies from leading thinkers in the field with her own research, and more than three decades of personal experience, Kirstin explains the eight key attributes of a head and heart leader, and provides the tools to measure your own approach. Along the way, she shares her conversations with modern leaders from a broad range of backgrounds whose stories will surprise you, challenge your thinking and inspire you to be the type of leader the world needs today.

Head & Heart is one of those books you just know is going to change the world.’
KATE JENKINS, Australia’s Sex Discrimination Commissioner

‘A long way from the standard corporate leadership book.’
MARK SCOTT AO, Vice Chancellor, University of Sydney

Head & Heart has joined my favourite leadership books on my bedside table.’
PIP MARLOW, CEO, Salesforce Asia Pacific

  • Published: 31 January 2023
  • ISBN: 9781761340307
  • Imprint: Penguin Random House Australia Audio
  • Format: Audio Download
  • Length: 9 hr 24 min
  • Narrator: Kirstin Ferguson
  • RRP: $36.99
Categories:

About the author

Kirstin Ferguson

Dr Kirstin Ferguson AM is an author, columnist and an expert in leadership and culture. Honoured as one of the top 50 management thinkers globally, she received the prestigious Thinkers50 Distinguished Leadership Award in 2023.

Kirstin's career began as an Officer in the Royal Australian Air Force. She has also been the chief executive officer of an international consulting firm, as well as Acting Chair and Deputy Chair of the Australian Broadcasting Corporation. Over 15 years as a company director, Kirstin contributed her expertise to numerous public, private and non-profit boards.

Kirstin holds a PhD in leadership and culture, alongside honours degrees in Law and History. An adjunct professor at the Queensland University of Technology Business School, she was named QUT Outstanding Alumnus of the Year in 2020. Her contributions to business and gender equality were recognised in 2023 when she was appointed a Member of the Order of Australia (AM). In 2024, she received the University of New South Wales Alumni Award for Professional Achievement.

Since 2021, Kirstin has written a popular nationally syndicated column in the Sydney Morning Herald and the Age, where she provides guidance on work, leadership and careers.

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Awards & recognition

Australian Career Book Award

Winner  •  2023  •  The Australian Career Book Award seeks to recognise high-quality career books.

Thinkers50 Best New Management Booklist

Joint winner  •  2023  •  Thinkers50 Best New Management Booklist

Thinkers50 Leadership Excellence Award

Winner  •  2023  •  Thinkers50 Leadership Excellence Award

Australian Business Book Awards

Finalist  •  2023  •  Leadership Category

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