Unleashed

The Unapologetic Leader's Guide to Empowering Everyone Around You by Frances Frei & Anne Morriss

November 01, 2024

What if the key to great leadership isn’t authority, but empowering others?

In Unleashed, Frances Frei and Anne Morriss make the case that effective leaders don’t just lead—they elevate. The book explores how genuine empowerment comes from trust, love, and unleashing potential. Frei and Morriss break down actionable ways to guide others to their best selves, ultimately creating a culture of growth and resilience.

SMARTEST TAKEAWAYS
Three Pillars of Empowering Leadership

1️⃣ Trust: The foundation of empowerment. Leaders must earn trust by demonstrating authenticity, competence, and empathy. True trust goes beyond words—it's rooted in consistent actions and honest connections.

2️⃣ Love: Surprising but crucial, love fuels growth. Leaders who genuinely care help their teams to feel safe, valued, and capable of achieving more than they thought possible.

3️⃣ Belief: A leader’s belief in others can be transformational. When leaders genuinely believe in someone’s potential, they help them push past self-doubt and unlock new possibilities.

INSIGHTFUL EXAMPLE
Empowering Through Trust

Frei and Morriss highlight the story of a manager who built trust by admitting their own mistakes. Instead of pretending to have all the answers, this leader showed vulnerability, which inspired the team to be more open, honest, and collaborative. When leaders show they’re human, they encourage a culture where people feel safe to take risks, ask questions, and grow from their experiences.

A QUOTE TO REMEMBER
The Foundation of Leadership

“Trust is the foundation of leadership, and it’s built when leaders show up authentically and consistently.”

Frances Frei & Anne Morris, Unleashed

BOOK FACTS
Unleashed

  • Publication date: June 2, 2020

  • Print length: 240 pages

  • Listening length: 6:13

  • Ratings: 4.5 Amazon, 4.0 Goodreads

DID YOU KNOW?
Benefits of Empowerment

  • Increased Job Satisfaction: Empowered employees feel trusted, boosting job satisfaction and loyalty, which can reduce turnover rates​.
    (Managing Life at Work)

  • Enhanced Innovation: Empowering leaders encourage creativity by giving employees autonomy, fostering an environment where new ideas can flourish without fear of bias​.
    (Harvard Business Publishing)

  • Improved Team Performance: Teams led by empowering leaders perform better due to a shared sense of purpose, driving members to exceed expectations​.
    (McKinsey & Company)

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