Leading at the Speed of People
How to Build Leadership Skills, Improve Communication, and Lead with Confidence
The Essential Guide to People-Centered Leadership in a World on Edge
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Leadership Isn't About Control. It's About Connection.
Leading is harder than it's ever been. The pace is relentless, expectations are sky-high, and your team is looking to you for answers you're not always sure you have.
Here's what I've learned after 25+ years leading in high-stress environments: You don't need another leadership framework. You need clarity on what truly matters, confidence to lead authentically, and the calm to navigate whatever comes next.
In Leading at the Speed of People, you'll discover how effective leaders create trust, reduce friction, and strengthen relationships by focusing on what matters most: people.
This book introduces the CARE Leadership Model™, a framework that transforms how you interact with your team. When we lead at the speed of people, we create workplaces where everyone can thrive.
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Download Chapters 1-2 FreeWhat You'll Discover
This isn't another theory-heavy leadership book. It's a practical guide to leading in the real world, where emotions run high, time is scarce, and your team is counting on you.
How to Stay Calm When Emotions Run High
Manage your own stress and emotional reactions so you can show up as the steady, grounded leader your team needs.
The Art of Communicating with Clarity and Courage
Navigate difficult conversations with confidence using frameworks that help you say what needs to be said, compassionately and effectively.
Why Appreciation Is Strategic, Not Optional
Learn practical ways to recognize contributions that drive engagement, trust, and performance.
How Empathy Becomes Your Strategic Advantage
Discover why empathy isn't weakness. It's the cornerstone of influence, loyalty, and high-performing teams.
Transforming Conflict into Collaboration
Learn how respect and curiosity turn tension into opportunity for deeper understanding and stronger solutions.
The Foundation of Self-Leadership
Gain tools to understand yourself better so you can lead others more effectively. Great leadership starts with leading yourself.
The CARE Leadership Model™
At the heart of this book is a framework that will transform how you interact with your team and get results you didn't think were possible.
Communicate
Clear, courageous communication builds trust and prevents misunderstandings. Learn to speak with both honesty and compassion.
Appreciate
Recognition fuels motivation. Discover how authentic appreciation creates psychological safety and unlocks human potential.
Respect
Respect isn't optional. It's foundational. When people feel valued for who they are, they bring their best selves to work.
Empathize
Empathy connects you to the human behind the employee. It's how you understand what drives people and how to support them best.
These four elements work together to create environments where people feel safe, valued, and motivated to contribute their best work. That's leading at the speed of people.
Why I Wrote This Book
What Leaders Are Saying
"Dr. Donley couples the relationship between practical, real-life leadership experiences with solid, researched scholarly theories. I recommend this book for new leaders and for those leaders who need a 'boost' or a refresh."
"Leading at the Speed of People is powerful, timely and deeply human. Dr. Julie is a wonderful leadership coach and truly a breath of fresh air!"
"Dr. Julie is knowledgeable, genuine, and deeply supportive. She helped me recognize my strengths, build confidence in my leadership, and navigate challenges with clarity and calm."
"Dr. Julie was instrumental in my transformation as a leader. I secured the biggest promotion of my career while attending coaching sessions with her."
"Incredibly transformative experience. Dr. Julie's coaching enhanced my leadership skills and significantly reduced stress within my team."
"I was immediately impressed with Dr. Julie's deep understanding of business and people. She provides the perfect balance of support and accountability."
Go Deeper: The Online Course
Ready to transform theory into practice? The companion course gives you everything you need to implement the CARE Leadership Model™ in your organization.
Leading at the Speed of People: The Course
- 9 comprehensive modules with 48+ video lessons
- Leadership Impact & Influence Assessment to identify your strengths and growth areas
- Practical tools and templates you can use immediately with your team
- Real-world case studies demonstrating the CARE Model in action
- Self-paced learning with lifetime access to all materials
- Reflective exercises to deepen your self-awareness
- Certificate of completion for professional development
$997
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What's Inside:
Module 1: The Making of a Leader
Module 2: The Cost of Ineffective Leadership
Module 3: Elements for Leading Well
Module 4: Reducing Friction
Module 5: Communicate with Clarity
Module 6: Appreciate Authentically
Module 7: Lead with Respect
Module 8: Lead with Empathy
Module 9: Unleash Human Potential
Perfect For:
✓ Mid- to senior-level leaders ready to elevate their leadership
✓ Healthcare professionals navigating high-stress environments
✓ Emerging leaders building their leadership foundation
✓ HR and talent development teams seeking scalable solutions
✓ Anyone committed to people-centered leadership
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