--- title: The Gentle Art of Leadership | Donovan Leadership description: Have you ever had a great leader who had a big influence on you? Did you wonder what was it about them that made them great? Chances are they connected with you, believed in you, and supported and encouraged you to be a great leader. They were practising the gentle art of leadership. Purchase your copy of The Gentle Art of Leadership here and join the movement toward gentler, more impactful leadership. image: https://donovanleadership.com/hubfs/Imported_Blog_Media/cropped-cropped-DON_LongRGB01-Apr-17-2025-10-42-20-2134-PM-Jun-09-2025-08-08-07-5657-AM.jpg --- [Skip to content](https://donovanleadership.com/blog/product/the-gentle-art-of-leadership#main-content) ![cropped-DON_LongRGB01](https://donovanleadership.com/hs-fs/hubfs/cropped-DON_LongRGB01.jpg?width=886&height=247&name=cropped-DON_LongRGB01.jpg) - [Home](https://donovanleadership.com/) - [Coaching](https://donovanleadership.com/executive-coaching-transform-your-leadership-style-donovan-leadership) Show submenu for Coaching - [One on One Coaching](https://donovanleadership.com/one-on-one-coaching) - [Group Coaching](https://donovanleadership.com/group-coaching) - [Blog](https://donovanleadership.com/blog) Show submenu for Blog - [All Posts](https://donovanleadership.com/blog) - [Research](https://donovanleadership.com/blog/tag/research) - [Books](https://donovanleadership.com/books) - [About](https://donovanleadership.com/about) Show submenu for About - [Contact Us](https://donovanleadership.com/contact) Open main navigation Close main navigation - [Home](https://donovanleadership.com/) - [Coaching](https://donovanleadership.com/executive-coaching-transform-your-leadership-style-donovan-leadership) Show submenu for Coaching - [One on One Coaching](https://donovanleadership.com/one-on-one-coaching) - [Group Coaching](https://donovanleadership.com/group-coaching) - [Blog](https://donovanleadership.com/blog) Show submenu for Blog - [All Posts](https://donovanleadership.com/blog) - [Research](https://donovanleadership.com/blog/tag/research) - [Books](https://donovanleadership.com/books) - [About](https://donovanleadership.com/about) Show submenu for About - [Contact Us](https://donovanleadership.com/contact) - [Influence Curve Quiz](https://influence-curve.lovable.app/) [Influence Curve Quiz](https://influence-curve.lovable.app/) Feb 15, 2017, 4:00:00 PM # The Gentle Art of Leadership [Admin](https://donovanleadership.com/blog/author/admin) Share: [facebook-f icon](http://www.facebook.com/share.php?u=https://donovanleadership.com/blog/product/the-gentle-art-of-leadership) [linkedin-in icon](http://www.linkedin.com/shareArticle?mini=true&url=https://donovanleadership.com/blog/product/the-gentle-art-of-leadership) [Twitter icon](https://twitter.com/intent/tweet?url=https://donovanleadership.com/blog/product/the-gentle-art-of-leadership) [pinterest-p icon](http://pinterest.com/pin/create/link/?url=https://donovanleadership.com/blog/product/the-gentle-art-of-leadership) [envelope icon](mailto:?body=https://donovanleadership.com/blog/product/the-gentle-art-of-leadership) [Home](https://www.donovanleadership.com) /  [Books](https://www.donovanleadership.com/product-category/books/) / The Gentle Art of Leadership ![🔍](https://donovanleadership.com/hubfs/Imported_Blog_Media/1f50d-1-2.svg) [![The Gentle Art of Leadership](https://donovanleadership.com/hs-fs/hubfs/Imported_Blog_Media/3D-The-Gentle-Art-of-Leadership-Book-4-3.jpg?width=450&height=450&name=3D-The-Gentle-Art-of-Leadership-Book-4-3.jpg)](https://donovanleadership.com/hubfs/Imported_Blog_Media/3D-The-Gentle-Art-of-Leadership-Book-4-3.jpg) ![](https://donovanleadership.com/hubfs/Imported_Blog_Media/3D-The-Gentle-Art-of-Leadership-Book-4-3.jpg) # The Gentle Art of Leadership $39.99   Have you ever had a great leader who had a big influence on you? Did you wonder what was it about them that made them great? Chances are they connected with you, believed in you, and supported and encouraged you to be a great leader. They were practising the gentle art of leadership. Purchase your copy of The Gentle Art of Leadership here and join the movement toward gentler, more impactful leadership. The Gentle Art of Leadership quantity Add to cart Category: [Books](https://www.donovanleadership.com/product-category/books/) - [Description](https://donovanleadership.com/blog/product/the-gentle-art-of-leadership#tab-description) ## Description The Gentle Art of Leadership by Brian Donovan and Dean Phelan is now available. This book serves as a compelling guide and handbook for anyone in a leadership role, exploring what truly makes leaders great: ![✅](https://donovanleadership.com/hubfs/Imported_Blog_Media/2705-Apr-17-2025-10-41-27-5176-PM-2.svg) Extensive research reveals that effective leaders consistently practice the Gentle Art of Leadership. ![✅](https://donovanleadership.com/hubfs/Imported_Blog_Media/2705-Apr-17-2025-10-41-27-5176-PM-2.svg) We analysed over 6,000 360-degree feedback reports. ![✅](https://donovanleadership.com/hubfs/Imported_Blog_Media/2705-Apr-17-2025-10-41-27-5176-PM-2.svg) Conducted 50+ one-on-one interviews with leaders from around the globe. ![✅](https://donovanleadership.com/hubfs/Imported_Blog_Media/2705-Apr-17-2025-10-41-27-5176-PM-2.svg) Reflected on hundreds of Executive Coaching sessions. ![✅](https://donovanleadership.com/hubfs/Imported_Blog_Media/2705-Apr-17-2025-10-41-27-5176-PM-2.svg) Reviewed over 160 books and articles on leadership. ![✅](https://donovanleadership.com/hubfs/Imported_Blog_Media/2705-Apr-17-2025-10-41-27-5176-PM-2.svg) Shared our own experiences as CEOs. Our approach challenges the common perception that great leaders must be charismatic, extroverted, and forceful. While some leaders fit this mould, the most impactful ones have a powerful mixture of personal humility, integrity and indomitable will for forwarding the health, success and long-term prosperity of their organisation and people. These leaders excel at bringing out the best in others by treating them with dignity and respect while maintaining a sharp focus on strategic outcomes. ![🌟](https://donovanleadership.com/hubfs/Imported_Blog_Media/1f31f-2-2.svg) Join the Movement! Purchase The Gentle Art of Leadership today and be part of a shift toward gentler, more impactful leadership. ## Related products - ## [![](https://donovanleadership.com/hs-fs/hubfs/Imported_Blog_Media/Quarter-size-cover-300x300-2-3.jpg?width=300&height=300&name=Quarter-size-cover-300x300-2-3.jpg) Leadership is Changing the Game $27.95](https://www.donovanleadership.com/product/leadership-is-changing-the-game/) [Add to cart](https://donovanleadership.com/blog/product/?add-to-cart=1682) ## Related posts [![](https://donovanleadership.com/hs-fs/hubfs/Imported_Blog_Media/cropped-cropped-DON_LongRGB01-Apr-17-2025-10-32-34-4205-PM-Jun-09-2025-08-08-25-8302-AM.jpg?height=200&name=cropped-cropped-DON_LongRGB01-Apr-17-2025-10-32-34-4205-PM-Jun-09-2025-08-08-25-8302-AM.jpg)](https://donovanleadership.com/blog/bookshop/the-gentle-art-of-leadership) ## [The Gentle Art of Leadership](https://donovanleadership.com/blog/bookshop/the-gentle-art-of-leadership) [Admin](https://donovanleadership.com/blog/author/admin) Feb 15, 2017, 4:00:00 PM The Gentle Art of Leadership The Gentle Art of Leadership, by Brian Donovan and Dean Phelan, is now... [Read more](https://donovanleadership.com/blog/bookshop/the-gentle-art-of-leadership) [![](https://donovanleadership.com/hs-fs/hubfs/Imported_Blog_Media/The%20image%20depicts%20a%20serene%20morning%20scene%20bathed%20in%20soft%20hues%20of%20dawn%20A%20gentle%20mist%20rises%20over%20a%20tranquil%20lake%20reflecting%20the%20pastel%20colors%20of%20the%20sky-1.jpg?height=200&name=The%20image%20depicts%20a%20serene%20morning%20scene%20bathed%20in%20soft%20hues%20of%20dawn%20A%20gentle%20mist%20rises%20over%20a%20tranquil%20lake%20reflecting%20the%20pastel%20colors%20of%20the%20sky-1.jpg)](https://donovanleadership.com/blog/the-origins-of-the-gentle-art-of-leadership) ## [The origins of the gentle art of leadership](https://donovanleadership.com/blog/the-origins-of-the-gentle-art-of-leadership) [Brian Donovan](https://donovanleadership.com/blog/author/brian-donovan) May 14, 2020, 2:00:00 PM Did our early role models give you your foundational values - whether it is compassion for others,... [Read more](https://donovanleadership.com/blog/the-origins-of-the-gentle-art-of-leadership) [![](https://donovanleadership.com/hs-fs/hubfs/Imported_Blog_Media/cropped-cropped-DON_LongRGB01-Apr-17-2025-10-42-20-2134-PM-Jun-18-2025-10-42-41-2821-AM.jpg?height=200&name=cropped-cropped-DON_LongRGB01-Apr-17-2025-10-42-20-2134-PM-Jun-18-2025-10-42-41-2821-AM.jpg)](https://donovanleadership.com/blog/thought-leadership) ## [Thought Leadership](https://donovanleadership.com/blog/thought-leadership) [Admin](https://donovanleadership.com/blog/author/admin) Dec 23, 2016, 9:00:00 AM Expand the way you think. Multiply your possibilities. [Read more](https://donovanleadership.com/blog/thought-leadership) [facebook-f icon](https://www.facebook.com/DonovanLeadership/) [linkedin-in icon](https://www.linkedin.com/in/brianfdonovan1/) [Twitter icon](https://x.com/Briandonovan1) - [Privacy Policy](https://donovanleadership.com/privacy-policy) - [Disclaimer](https://donovanleadership.com/disclaimer) - [Contact Us](https://donovanleadership.com/contact) --- PO Box 536 Camberwell VICTORIA, 3124 Australia [![Donovan Leadership](https://donovanleadership.com/hs-fs/hubfs/Imported_Blog_Media/cropped-cropped-DON_LongRGB01-Apr-17-2025-10-42-20-2134-PM-Jun-18-2025-10-42-41-2821-AM.jpg?width=886&height=236&name=cropped-cropped-DON_LongRGB01-Apr-17-2025-10-42-20-2134-PM-Jun-18-2025-10-42-41-2821-AM.jpg "Donovan Leadership")](https://donovanleadership.com/) Copyright © 2025, ```json { "@context" : "https://schema.org", "@type" : "BlogPosting", "author" : { "@type" : "Person", "name" : "Admin", "url" : "https://donovanleadership.com/blog/author/admin" }, "dateModified" : "2025-06-09T08:08:43.783Z", "datePublished" : "2017-02-15T05:00:00.000Z", "headline" : "The Gentle Art of Leadership | Donovan Leadership", "image" : [ "https://donovanleadership.com/hubfs/Imported_Blog_Media/cropped-cropped-DON_LongRGB01-Apr-17-2025-10-42-20-2134-PM-Jun-09-2025-08-08-07-5657-AM.jpg" ], "mainEntityOfPage" : { "@id" : "https://donovanleadership.com/blog/product/the-gentle-art-of-leadership", "@type" : "WebPage" }, "publisher" : { "@type" : "Organization", "logo" : { "@type" : "ImageObject", "url" : "https://donovanleadership.com/hubfs/Imported_Blog_Media/cropped-cropped-DON_LongRGB01-Apr-17-2025-10-42-20-2134-PM-Jun-18-2025-10-42-41-2821-AM.jpg" }, "name" : "Donovan Leadership" } } ```