Books, white papers, and thought leadership from Holly R. McDonough
Holly’s published work explores one central idea from multiple angles: intention changes how we lead, how we work, and how we live.
From modern leadership to ordinary moments of meaning, these resources help leaders and organizations move from insight to aligned action.
Awaken. Align. Activate.
The Warrior Intention Framework™ for Modern Leadership
A leadership book for founders, executives, and high-impact professionals ready to lead with greater clarity, alignment, and intention. This book introduces the Warrior Intention Framework™ and invites leaders to move from reactive execution to grounded, purposeful action.
What It Matters
Awakening to Ordinary Miracles
A reflective and deeply human book about living with intention beyond title, role, or achievement. What It Matters invites readers to notice the ordinary moments that hold meaning, connection, and presence.
The New Leader Gap
Why high performers struggle when leadership gets real
This white paper explores a consistent need showing up across organizations: new leaders are often promoted for performance but under-supported in the transition to leadership.
The paper outlines why new leaders need more than orientation or generic management training. They need clarity, rhythm, self-awareness, and practical support to lead people, not just manage work.
THE ART OF THE PAUSE
WHY BETTER PERFORMANCE SOMETIMES STARTS BY NOT RESPONDING SO FAST
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