In It's Not Magic: The Ordinary Skills of Exceptional Leaders, author, chartered psychologist and Professor of Leadership at the University of Exeter Business School, John Amaechi, delivers an original and practical discussion of the dull, difficult, routine, and completely transformative behaviours that characterise the world's best leaders. Amaechi explains the mundane--but effective--mindsets and intentions you need to adopt to influence, inspire, and motivate others to realise their full potential. He walks you through the strategies and techniques you can apply immediately to help those in your team and in your organisation perform at their best and work with each other to achieve extraordinary things. It's Not Magic contains a practical blueprint for finding your authentic voice, silencing negative internal monologues, and navigating a complicated social and professional landscape. The book explores hands-on tactics for building your leadership style, from the power of an authentic presence to systematically constructing a library of experiences and learning the art of perceptive listening. You'll also discover how to clarify your communication techniques and storytelling abilities, as well as transform perceived weaknesses into unique strengths. The author builds on the foundations he laid out in his bestselling leadership book, The Promises of Giants, and uses extensive research and personal experience to demystify the elements of inspiring leadership. The book is perfect for managers, executives, entrepreneurs, founders, and other business leaders interested in getting the most out of the people who follow them.

It's also a crystal-clear roadmap for leadership consultants, coaches, and professionals who help others find their most authentic leadership voices.