The Mind of the Leader

The Mind of the Leader (2018) explores how leaders can cultivate critical inner capacities like mindfulness, selflessness, and compassion to become more effective guides. Supported by research conducted by The Potential Project, it draws on psychology, neuroscience, and case studies of global organizations to provide science-based tools for strengthening these core leadership skills. 

• Managers looking to improve their leadership skills
• Emerging leaders 
• Entrepreneurs and founders wanting to develop a purpose-based leadership approach

Rasmus Hougaard is the cofounder and managing director of The Potential Project, a global leadership development firm that specializes in mindful leadership. He’s also an author and speaker who has been published in the Harvard Business Review, and his innovative approaches to developing leaders are used at organizations like Accenture, Lego, and Microsoft.

Jacqueline Carter is an author, international speaker, and senior partner and North American director for The Potential Project. She oversees the firm's operations across 14 countries and has led mindfulness and purpose-driven leadership programs at companies like Cisco, GSK, Lego, and Microsoft.