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The Path of an Inspired Leader: Inspire Greatness, Lead with Integrity, and Build a Loyal Team Culture
I am Bruce Mayhew, a keynote speaker, corporate trainer and executive coach who enjoys inspiring and also challenging teams and audiences. I have been motivating teams and empowering leaders for over 20-years as I share proven data-driven research, my personal anecdotes and experiences, and sensible, practical and actionable solutions.
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Bruce distills decades of leadership insight into a clear, practical, and inspiring guide for today’s leaders. His approach balances empathy with accountability, offering tangible tools that help organizations strengthen culture, communication, and results. A must-read for anyone committed to leading with integrity and purpose.
Christopher Novais
Managing Director, The Art of Leadership
What I love about The Path of an Inspired Leader is how Bruce makes leadership feel personal again. He gives us permission to be human, to make mistakes, to listen deeply, to lead with empathy, and to still hold ourselves accountable. Each chapter feels like a conversation with a wise friend. If you believe leadership is both a privilege and a responsibility, this book will remind you why it matters.
Denise Hamilton
International Speaker, Thought Leader and Author of Indivisible
Bruce Mayhew’s book, The Path of an Inspired Leader, nails the true job of all leaders: make engagement and team satisfaction matter as much as ROI and KPIs. You will find the ideas in this book to be practical, inspiring, and immediately usable. Grab a copy. Read the book. Put the ideas into action!
Dr. Vince Molinaro
NY Times bestselling author, Founder, & CEO of Leadership Contract Inc.
The Path of an Inspired Leader combines the warmth of a coach with a ‘how-to’ manual for turning your unique personality into your leadership super-power. By shining a light on the simple truths about human connection, Bruce has finally made the intangible skills associated with authentic leadership easy to understand and apply.
Samantha Ouimet
Senior Vice President, Marketing and Communications, Raymond James Ltd
About The Path of an Inspired Leader
Your friendly, inspiring, and concise guide to leadership.
In The Path of an Inspired Leader, Bruce distills years of hands-on experience and research into practical opportunities. He shows readers how everyone can lead with clarity, courage, and care, and build a supportive, trustworthy, and high-potential team culture where people feel safe, proud of their contributions, and deeply connected to their work. He discusses the characteristics of great leaders including curiosity, a growth mindset, and giving yourself permission to not have all the answers. He also encourages you to laugh with your team, to be confident in your goals, but flexible about the path you take to get there. And, to be firm about accountability and align your team and employee experience around shared respect, transparency, and honesty.
This is a concise, practical book with short chapters that can be read in any order or dipped into as needed. Topics covered include leadership development, motivation and team-building strategies, active listening, generational differences, email etiquette, hiring skills, how to prepare for and have difficult conversations, and both time and change management.
The Path of an Inspired Leader is an inspiring resource that experienced and aspiring leaders will keep close by for years, to turn to whenever they need help, confidence, or clarification.
About Bruce Mayhew
Renowned corporate trainer, keynote speaker, and executive coach Bruce Mayhew believes all of us can be great leaders when we choose to be. We will not all lead the same way, but we all have what it takes to be a great leader. Give yourself permission to bring out your authentic style and to let others bring out theirs.
For over 20 years, Bruce has partnered with organizations and teams to unlock their full potential, transforming good intentions into daily behaviours that foster trust, engagement, and measurable results. His people-first leadership approach is both human-centered and forward-thinking, blending emotional intelligence, and strategic vision.
Bruce partners with top-tier companies from industries including pharmaceutical, technology, manufacturing, finance, insurance, not-for-profit, and professional associations. His practical, research-driven training and keynote speeches drive real change in leadership development and generational communication in the workplace, helping individuals, teams, and organizations grow while staying agile. He is also known for weaving stories, and humour into memorable takeaways.
Bruce has been featured on major Canadian media outlets such as Canada AM and Global TV. He lives in Ontario, Canada.
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This book is a practical, inspiring guide for new leaders who want to build confidence fast. I wish I’d had it when I started out—it makes leadership feel more human and less daunting.” At the same time, seasoned people managers will discover fresh, actionable ideas making it a valuable resource for leaders at every stage.
Peter Monks
UK Sales Director, AudienceView and Partner at Shakespeare Distillery
The Path of an Inspired Leader is an exploration of what it means to lead with heart, humility, and a commitment to continuous growth. Blending personal insight with professional experience, Bruce reminds us that leadership isn't a title—it’s a daily practice grounded in purpose and authenticity. This is an encouraging read for anyone who wants to inspire others without losing themselves along the way.
Laura Gassner Otting
Wall Street Journal Bestselling Author of Wonderhell
Any leader will benefit from this book—it is compelling and captures the impact of great leadership. It serves as a reminder that growth comes through authentic experiences and meaningful conversations. Whether you read each chapter as needed or go through the entire book at once, you’ll finish this journey as a more confident and inspired leader.
Robb Walker
Philanthropy & Communications Manager
Finally—a book that goes beyond identifying challenges and dives into how to create real change. Bruce delivers a compelling, practical guide that empowers all leaders to build strong, mission-driven organizational cultures.
Katherine Taylor
Founder and CEO, Taylor McMahon HR
Whether you’re navigating transformation, building your team culture from scratch, or simply looking for your own inspiration along the way this book is a resource you’ll return to again and again. Bruce’s voice is steady, encouraging, and real. He reminds us that leadership is a shared journey- and that we already have what it takes.
Melissa Ciciola
Co-Founder & Director, Promethee Consultants
If I had this book when I was setting up my practice group of young lawyers it would have been my constant companion. Each short chapter is like a walk with a trusted friend, who reminds you to stop, look around and engage with what’s new and different, and delivers the occasional nudge when self-doubt creeps in. Whether you’re a busy professional, a veteran team builder or just setting out, this book is a must-read.
Louis Amato-Gauci
Partner, International Trade, Transport & Logistics, Miller Thomson LLP
Bruce has crafted something special. What stands out most is how smoothly he combines inspiration with practical, actionable advice. The “Six Foundational Rules of Leadership” alone make this essential reading for anyone aiming to lead with integrity and empathy. Each rule is straightforward enough to recall yet impactful enough to change how we support others.
Sue Pimento
Founder, Northstar Equity & Author of “Your Retirement Reset”
Bruce Mayhew’s guidance on leadership is deceptively simple, and highly actionable whether you’re a new leader or deepening your career. The importance of listening to understand rather to respond is something I’ll re-commit to this week! With Mayhew’s help, I’ve got this.
Sean McKenna
VP Controller, Canada Packers