Table of Contents

Foreword by Stephen M. R. Covey ix

Authors’ Note xv

Introduction: The Raw Materials of Change Are Already within You xvii

Part I Blueprint: Get Unstuck Your Foundation is Everything 3

Your Life Story is Your Leadership Story 15

Step 1 Envision: The Power of Intention and Purpose 29

Step 2 Reflect: Dig Deep 49

Step 3 Study: Lay Your Groundwork 73

Step 4 Plan: Design Your Leadership Model 91

Step 5 Practice: Build Your Leadership Profile 107

Step 6 Improve: Reinforce Your Foundation 121

Putting It All Together: Your Five-Day Action Plan 135

Part II Manifesto: Maximize Your Impact Leadership That Works: It’s All about the People 149

High Performance 167

Abundance 181

Inspire Trust 193

Purpose 207

Courage 221

Integrity 233

The “Grow or Die” Mindset 255

Humility 271

How Can I Help? 287

Have Fun 297

Stay True to Yourself 307

Afterword by Mette Norgaard 313

Acknowledgments 317

About the Authors 319

Appendix: Understanding the ConantLeadership Flywheel 323

Index 331

About the Author

DOUGLAS CONANT is the founder of ConantLeadership, former CEO of Campbell Soup Company, and former president of Nabisco Foods, and shares transformational insights in his new book, The Blueprint. Conant is the only former Fortune 500 CEO who is a New York Times bestselling author, a top 50 Leadership Innovator, a Top 100 Leadership Speaker, and a Top 100 Most Influential Author in the World.

Learn more at conantleadership.com.