Lead with Intent

Nine leadership principles and practices that drive engagement and profitability in the workplace

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This book can help you understand the what, why and how of intent and is a must-read for anyone interested in becoming a more authentic and effective leader.

Effective leadership unleashes human advantage by optimising engagement. Fully engaged people work together towards the attainment of a common aspirational vision. They behave in line with shared values. More importantly, they volunteer their intelligence, energy, loyalty and contribution. Fully engaged people accept co-responsibility as they feel that they belong and are respected, trusted and appreciated. Scientific studies conducted locally and internationally provide convincing evidence that only fully engaged people deliver outstanding results sustainably.

In this ground-breaking book, Hermann du Plessis reveals nine leadership principles and practices that drive engagement and therefore commitment. His holistic approach and fully integrated Engagement Model are based on the fundamentals of effective leadership. In-depth research in the workplace conducted by TTLI over the past 16 years gave rise to a unique multi-dimensional way of measuring employee engagement in addition to the development of comprehensive guidelines regarding those leadership practices that optimise engagement.

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“In my view the adoption and implementation of the recommended leadership philosophy and practices outlined in this book will deliver meaningful tangible and intangible benefits to organisations, as well as the most potent competitive advantage you could wish for – inspired, fully engaged and motivated people. It is the best way to futureproof your business in these uncertain times!”

Brand Pretorius
Former Chief Executive of McCarthy Motor Holdings; Honorary Professor in Business Management; Leadership Mentor and Coach; Non-Executive Director.

“This is a well-argued, principle-based book and Hermann has done a masterful job of explaining the complexity of leading with intent in a clear and straightforward manner.
As a voice of reason in a wilderness of conflicting opinions, this book debunks the somewhat romantic view of intent driving engagement and profitability. The reflections provided, the contextual interpretations and the rich insights into important conversations on the topic are a real inspiration. The principles and practices are expertly argued and Hermann offers us pragmatic advice and a set of tools and approaches to elevate our understanding of the topic.”

Prof HB Klopper
CEO, The Da Vinci Institute: School of Business Leadership

“Hermann draws on many years of personal corporate experience as well as his in-depth knowledge of leadership literature to offer us principles and practices that will enable you and me to become more authentic and ellective servant-leaders wherever we may live and work. I commend this labour of love and competence.”

Trevor Hudson
Author of 22 books including Discovering God’s Will For Your Life

“Hermann’s keen interest in and study of leadership, strategy, people development and human potential fuelled his passion and strong belief in the importance of staff engagement and its drivers, which has now culminated in the publication of this book. Well done, Hermann!”

Ferdi Nell
Former Managing Director of (Aurecon)Africa, now Zutari; Leadership Coach and Non-Executive Director

“TTLI is an industry leader that helps to align a company’s talents and strategies with training, support and coaching that maximise a company’s potential. This creates a psychologically safe environment with engaged employees which results in a robust culture that supports our company’s values, mission and strategy. This book is a must-read.”

Corrie Potgieter
Managing Director, Shangoni Management Services

Hermann du Plessis

About the Author

Hermann du Plessis

is the founder of the Themba Thandeka Leadership Institute (TTLI), a company that has worked in more than 90 organizations in 19 countries across the globe. TTLI has built a reputation as a catalyst that significantly raises engagement and profitability.

Hermann is a leadership student with 20 years of experience, having coached, mentored, trained, and consulted in various spheres of leadership development. He has coached senior and executive managers of major corporations for more than15,000 hours to cultivate diverse transformational leaders.

He is also a lecturer in leadership at tertiary institutions.
Hermann holds degrees in Commerce, Education, and Theology, and a Master’s degree in Adult Education, as well as an international certification in Leadership and Management Coaching.

Hermann has been married to Adél for more than twenty years, and they have a beautiful daughter, Grace.

Hermann du Plessis

is the founder of the Themba Thandeka Leadership Institute (TTLI), a company that has worked in more than 90 organizations in 19 countries across the globe. TTLI has built a reputation as a catalyst that significantly raises engagement and profitability.

Hermann is a leadership student with 20 years of experience, having coached, mentored, trained, and consulted in various spheres of leadership development. He has coached senior and executive managers of major corporations for more than15,000 hours to cultivate diverse transformational leaders.

He is also a lecturer in leadership at tertiary institutions.
Hermann holds degrees in Commerce, Education, and Theology, and a Master’s degree in Adult Education, as well as an international certification in Leadership and Management Coaching.

Hermann has been married to Adél for more than twenty years, and they have a beautiful daughter, Grace.

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