Lead with Heart: Free Book Empowers Next Generation Leaders

Communication guru David Grossman offers practical guide for success in today’s changing world

Emerging Leaders Get a Boost: David Grossman Releases New Book on Heartfelt Leadership

Communication and leadership expert David Grossman has released a valuable resource specifically designed for aspiring leaders in communications and public relations. Titled Heart First for Emerging Leaders: What Exceptional Leaders Do in Extraordinary Times, the book offers practical guidance for achieving leadership success across industries.

Building upon his award-winning Heart First: Lasting Leader Lessons from a Year that Changed Everything, this updated edition emphasizes the importance of leading with empathy, humanity, and authenticity in today’s dynamic world.

Targeted towards college students and young professionals, Grossman’s book is destined to become a staple in classrooms for educators of communication, leadership, and public relations. “The rise of AI makes a human-centered approach to leadership more crucial than ever,” said Grossman, founder and CEO of The Grossman Group, a respected Chicago-based leadership and communication consultancy. “My goal is to equip as many young professionals and emerging leaders as possible with the book’s free tips, tools, and time-saving strategies.”

Grossman’s dedication to giving back is evident in his decision to offer the book for free through his Great Giveback Giveaway. He has already distributed over 15,000 copies of his Heart First books and shared practical insights from the new edition with hundreds of students and aspiring leaders.

“Organizations today face numerous critical challenges that proven leadership and communication best practices can address,” Grossman said. “I’m passionate about empowering the next generation to lead during extraordinary times of change. There’s a tremendous opportunity to learn from past mistakes and create a positive, lasting impact.”

The book features stories and wisdom from Grossman and other successful leaders across diverse industries. Contributors include Sonny Franks Miller (Global Corporate Communications Manager, Clarios), D’Anthony Jackson (VP of Strategy, Ogilvy), Sankalp Sharma (National President, Public Relations Student Society of America), and Gary McCormick (Owner/Principal, GMc Communications).

Those interested in acquiring a copy or sharing it with students or aspiring leaders can visit Your Thought Partner or Amazon.

David Grossman, a recognized consultant, speaker, and author, holds credentials including ABC, APR, Fellow PRSA, and CSP. He is a sought-after media source on employee and leadership issues.