Prior to interviewing her for this episode, I’d never interacted with Constance Dierickx before. I learned during our time together that, not only is she a master of her craft, she’s also a hoot! That’s right. I don’t remember the last time I laughed during an interview as much as I did this one. I’ve no doubt Constance it quite jovial most of the time, but I wouldn’t be surprised if her humor and relaxed nature was aided by the view she enjoyed as we chatted (more on that inside the episode). She’s also straightforward and direct. And in this interview, she shows us why successful leaders are those who are experts in their ability to lead effectively in times of dramatic change and great risk. Her three-part model illuminates the need for Courage, Judgement, and Fortitude when making tough decisions, taking an unpopular stance, or ignoring convention. Her latest is a book called High-Stakes Leadership: Leading Through Crisis with Courage, Judgement, and Fortitude. Join in on our chat below Subscribe: iTunes | Stitcher | RSS In today’s episode, I ask Constance about: * The three key components of high-stakes leaders * Pragmatic ways we can gain valuable insights into the people that we’re leading * CEOs who are themselves great examples of effective high-stakes leaders * …and plenty more! This Episode is Sponsored By Cloud Accounting Software FreshBooks FreshBooks is currently offering a month of unrestricted use to all RtLP listeners – totally free right now. And, you don’t need a credit card for the trial. To claim your free month, click here and be sure and enter ReadToLead in the “How Did You Hear About Us?” section. If your business uses Freshbooks, and you’d like to share your experience with the Read to Lead audience, click the contact tab at the top of this page and let us know. Be sure and include “FreshBooks” in the subject line. Constance‘s Latest Book You can order High-Stakes Leadership: Leading Through Crisis with Courage, Judgement, and Fortitude right now! Constance in Action Books Constance Recommends Mindset: The New Psychology of Success by Carol s. Dweck Drive: The Surprising Truth about What Motivates Us by Daniel H. Pink Thinking Fast and Slow by Daniel Kahneman Check Out These Resources Mentioned Grab a copy of Constance’s book. Find out more about hiring Constance to speak to your group or to