Books by Bruna Martinuzzi

Bruna has authored two books:

The Leader as a Mensch: Become the Kind of Person Others Want to Follow
The Power to Lead: Lessons in Creating Your Unique Masterpiece

The Leader as a Mensch: Become the Kind of Person Others Want to Follow

Reviews

"Every once in a while a book is written that is as rich with heart as it is with skills and applications. This book is a must-read for anyone who has come to grips with the fact leadership is not about exercising authority. It's about setting a clear example. Every reader can find something for themselves to work on in this soon to be business classic."

–Joseph Gibbons, PhD
The FutureWork Institute

"This is a valuable and uplifting book for everyone who wants to make the world a better place. Bruna Martinuzzi has written a beautiful book about how to achieve true 'menschdom'."

–Guy Kawasaki, MBA
Co-founder, Alltop.com; Author, Reality Check

"The uniqueness of this book is Bruna Martinuzzi's ability to universally assimilate the word 'mensch' into today's leadership lexicon. Fluent in six languages, a global workplace coach, and a mensch herself-I'd say her affinity to the human elements of growth and change will have a global and lasting effect on all of our tomorrows."

–Libby Sartain, MBA, SPHR, CCP
Former Yahoo & Southwest Airlines Executive; Author, HR from the Heart

"This book is an invaluable and timely tool in the field of executive coaching. Bruna Martinuzzi has positioned emotional intelligence as the centerpiece in leadership by describing the 'emotionally intelligent mensch' which exemplifies what we should strive for in leaders."

–Reuven Bar-On, PhD
Emotional Intelligence Expert, Author, Pioneer
Creator, The Bar-On Model of Emotional Intelligence

"An extraordinary collection of truly inspiring insights into leadership success; an instant classic."

–Lauren M. Doliva, PhD, Heidrick & Struggles

"This is truly an important book for our times. Given decades of erosion in the principles and practices of corporate and public leadership, Bruna's book reminds us, in fact inspires us, about the salient characteristics of trusted leaders and the forces that drive us to follow and respect them. This book is a must-read for everyone. We all have the opportunity to lead each day and Bruna shows us our potential to do so."

–Michael H. Mitchell, Founder, Green Light Management Inc.

"I often read leadership books and wonder whether I would want to lead in such a way, whether I would be capable of such leadership, or whether I would follow such a leader. In this book, Bruna Martinuzzi has woven the essential meaning of the word 'Mensch' into a new vision for leaders. I am confident that such leaders would be 'worth following'."

–David R. Caruso, PhD, EI Skills Group
Co-author, The Emotionally Intelligent Manager
Co-author, MEIS and MSCEIT

"Bruna Martinuzzi has distilled the essence of what it takes to influence and motivate others, not by the exercise of authority, but through the example of ethical and admirable character. She doesn't just tell us how-she helps us understand."

–Mark D. Lange, MBA, Writer, Christian Science Monitor
Former PeopleSoft and SAP Executive

"A deeply profound book for coaches, mentors, as well as senior executives and emergent leaders. The truth is, it's a must-read for anyone in society who has opportunity to influence others."

–Larry M. Bienati, PhD, Consultants to Management
Author, When Eagles Fly in Formation

Royalties

All royalties received from the sale of the book, The Leader as a Mensch--Become the Kind of Person Others Want to Follow will go to One Laptop Per Child Association, Inc. (OLPC), a non-profit organization overseeing the creation of an affordable educational device for use in the developing world. Founded by Nicholas Negroponte, a former Chairman Emeritus of Massachusetts Institute of Technology's Media Lab, One Laptop Per Child Association has one simple goal: to change the world. Here is just one example of how it is doing this.

The Power to Lead: Lessons in Creating Your Unique Masterpiece

by Gregg Thompson and Bruna Martinuzzi

Reviews

"Bruna Martinuzzi and Gregg Thompson, are experts in personal and organizational development. This book inspires and delivers an elegant and intuitive roadmap to the ambition, optimism, passion, and courage great leaders exemplify."

–Mike E. Foster, Chairman and CEO, Human Capital Institute

"This is an exciting book that all people involved in leadership thinking or acting should not only read but, more importantly, use. It is jewel!"

–Pierre Casse, PhD, Academic Dean, Berlin School of Creative Leadership;
Adjunct Professor, Kellogg School of Management

"The Power to Lead is a superbly written and accessible book that illustrates the deeper patterns in leadership behavior. Using metaphor and examples from a range of successful executives, the book can help anyone interested in working with others find and nurture the leader within."

–Jack Wood, PhD, Clinical Professor, Leadership and Organizational Behavior, IMD

"Power to Lead is a quality book that offers ways to bring innate leadership qualities out in individuals. I recommend it to anyone motivated to lead. Its lessons are far-reaching."

–Karen Beaman, CEO, Jeitosa Group International

"Leadership is about mindset, commitment, and understanding responsibility: some of the very topics this informative book explores in sensitive detail. For leaders--and would-be leaders-- this is a terrific read."

–Robert McGarvey, Business Writer
Upside, Selling Power, Continental Airlines Magazine, American Way, Harvard Business Review, Fortune, New York Times

"Leadership is very personal. It is the result of what we know, what we believe, and how we choose to apply each of them. The Power to Lead is a 'must read' for all leaders who want to maximize their impact by developing a personalized leadership style. Understanding this personalization will increase your effectiveness and the power of the your style as a role model for others."

–Jim Wiggett, CEO, Jackson Hole Group
former EVP, Moet Hennessy Louis Vuitton (LVMH) and Charles Schwab Corporation

Royalties

All royalties received by Bruna Martinuzzi from the sale of the book, The Power to Lead: Lessons in Creating Your Unique Masterpiece will go to One Laptop Per Child Association, Inc. (OLPC), a non-profit organization overseeing the creation of an affordable educational device for use in the developing world. Founded by Nicholas Negroponte, a former Chairman Emeritus of Massachusetts Institute of Technology's Media Lab, One Laptop Per Child Association has one simple goal: to change the world. Here is just one example of how it is doing this.

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