Core LeadershipCongratulations on your silver book award!

Synopsis

You’re smart, driven, and ready to grow—but something’s missing.

What’s holding you back?

You’ve worked hard to get where you are, and it’s paid off. But you’re constantly juggling priorities, navigating change, and striving to be a better leader, partner, parent, or teammate.

What if the answer isn’t working harder, but leading yourself more intentionally?

Most people were never taught a strategy for leading themselves well. In CORE Leadership, executive coach Miki Feldman Simon introduces a simple, practical, and immediately actionable framework to help you shift from autopilot to intention: Clarify, Operationalize, Reflect, and Evaluate (CORE). Drawing from coaching insights, behavioral science, and real-world leadership challenges, Simon gives us the tools to feel more purposeful and less reactive. More grounded and less stretched.

In CORE Leadership, you’ll learn:
Tools to quiet your inner critic and align your actions with your values
How to build habits that support the impact you want to make without losing yourself in the process
Stories, tools, and practices that will challenge you, support you, and help you become the leader—and human—you want to be

Whether you’re near the top of the ladder or still have a way to climb, the CORE framework will meet you where you are. This is not a book about managing others. It’s a book about managing the one person you take with you everywhere: yourself.

If you’re ready to grow your influence, amplify your impact, and lead with greater clarity and confidence, CORE Leadership is your roadmap.

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Author Bio

Miki Feldman Simon, MSc, PCC, is an executive coach, global business leader, and speaker who has spent three decades helping high-performing individuals lead with authenticity and impact. She has held leadership roles in marketing, operations, and human resources across multiple industries, and has led organizations through growth and successful acquisitions. In her coaching, Miki partners with seasoned leaders to expand their impact and supports newly promoted executives to thrive. Known as a “straight shooter” with a rare blend of warmth, intelligence, and honesty, she equips clients with clarity, empathy, and practical tools that drive meaningful change.

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