Situational Leadership®

The Model for Leading Others, Navigating Change, and Unlocking Performance

Every leader has been experienced this: you give clear direction, and people still hesitate. You try to empower, but performance drops. You ask questions and try to collaborate, but engagement and confidence don’t grow. What works in one moment somehow falls completely flat in another.

These frustrations point to a costly assumption many leaders make: your natural leadership approach is always effective. The Situational Leadership® Model challenges this assumption, demonstrating how leaders are successful when they adapt their approach to the specific situation and the person in it.

Drawing on more than fifty years of real-world application and research, the Situational Leadership® Model offers a practical, human-centered framework for navigating that gap. The framework concentrates on the two areas where leaders have the greatest opportunity to make an impact: the follower and the situation.

By clarifying the task, assessing an individual’s ability and willingness, and adapting leadership behavior accordingly, leaders can respond with the right style at the right time. This book brings the enduring effectiveness of the Situational Leadership® Model into today’s complex, fast-moving workplace. Through actionable guidance and clear explanations, the book serves as a practical guide to everyday leadership moments: navigating change, leading others, and increasing performance. The result is intentional, adaptable leadership that meets people where they are, helps them take the next step, and creates lasting impact.

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$28.00
ISBN: 979-8-89138-838-3
Imprint: Amplify Publishing
SKU: 18-1484-01
Categories:Amplify Publishing, Leadership and Management

“The Situational Leadership® Model just makes sense. You can’t argue with it. The objective leadership framework looks at the readiness of an individual for a particular task and teaches leaders how to take this approach versus placing value judgments on their workforce. It’s a winning combination.”

—Marshall Goldsmith, Thinkers50 #1 Executive Coach and New York Times bestselling author of The Earned Life, Triggers, and What Got You Here Won’t Get You There

“After more than ten years of working closely with The Center for Leadership Studies and applying the Situational Leadership® Model in a global organization, I’ve seen firsthand how powerful this framework can be. This book brings the model to life in a way that is clear, practical, and deeply human. It helps leaders remove the ambiguity of ‘How should I lead right now?’ and replaces it with intentional choices that drive performance and growth.”

—Terry Copley, head of learning and development, Hilti

“No matter if you lead an organization, a department, a team, a nonprofit, or a family, this book is essential reading. It will teach you how to eliminate the guesswork about leadership through a proven, intentional model that empowers you to improve others and yourself to achieve immediate and sustainable results.”

—Marty Davis, director of global field training (retired), Dairy Queen

“The most effective leadership frameworks are those that connect learning to business outcomes. The Situational Leadership® Model has stood the test of time because it does exactly that. Its practical application and adaptability continue to make it relevant for organizations focused on performance. This book brings that connection into clear focus.”

—Ken Taylor, CEO, Training Industry, Inc.

Sam Shriver

Authority in Behavior Change and Situational Leadership® Model Expert

Sam Shriver is the executive vice president at The Center for Leadership Studies and a proud graduate of the United States Coast Guard Academy. He received his MBA from Pepperdine University and his PhD from North Carolina State University. He has been a contributor to the training industry for more than forty-five years. Situational Leadership® is his fifth book. He currently lives in Raleigh, North Carolina, is an active member of the Legatus organization, and reports to six grandchildren.

Suzie Bishop

Innovative Product Strategist and Purpose-Driven Leader

Suzie Bishop is the vice president of product development at The Center for Leadership Studies, where she drives innovative and experiential learning solutions to better equip leaders for the modern workplace. She is an expert in the Situational Leadership® framework, a member of Marshall Goldsmith’s 100 Coaches community, and a columnist for Training Industry Magazine. She was recognized as an Elliott Masie 30 Under 30 leader.

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