Leadership is changing—and the stakes are rising.

Today’s leaders are navigating AI disruption, shifting workforce expectations, and relentless market complexity. Traditional approaches aren’t enough anymore.

The Contemporary Leader offers a clear, skills-based framework for leading through change. Whether you're a board member, executive, entrepreneur, or emerging leader, this audiobook helps you sharpen your edge in a high-stakes environment.

WHY THIS AUDIOBOOK MATTERS: You won’t find jargon or generic advice here. Tom Mawhinney—corporate executive, board advisor, and strategist—distills three decades of real-world experience into a modern leadership playbook.

Learn to:

• Elevate your leadership skills for today’s demands
• Inspire performance across diverse, multi-generational teams
• Lead at the intersection of strategy, culture, and technology
• Turn complexity into growth, clarity, and long-term relevance

MASTER 15 ESSENTIAL LEADERSHIP SKILLS: This audiobook explores three powerful domains:

• Professional Skills: Visioning, Decision Making, Communication, Problem Solving, Motivation, Translation
• Personal Skills: Coaching, Authenticity, Emotional Intelligence, Curiosity, Adaptability, Resilience
• Technology Skills: Technology Awareness, Technology Objectivity, Technology Application

Each section blends storytelling, real-world examples, and reflection prompts—ideal for leaders who prefer to learn by listening.

WHO THIS AUDIOBOOK IS FOR: Professionals who want to grow, lead with impact, and evolve their leadership approach—without fluff or oversimplification. This is leadership development for those who own results.

ABOUT THE AUTHOR: Tom Mawhinney has spent more than 30 years helping leaders thrive through complexity, lead transformation, and create long-term value.

This audiobook lays the foundation for a complete leadership series tailored to the challenges of board members, senior executives, and entrepreneurs.