- LEADERSHIP AUTHOR & COACH
Your team already has an opinion about how you lead.
This book tells you what it is.
Most leaders were never actually taught how to lead. How Not to Be a Shit Leader gives you the honest, practical behaviours that change how your team feels about coming to work, starting this week.
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The things your team talks about after the meeting ends
"They mean well, but I never really know where I stand"
Unclear communication destroys trust faster than any mistake.
"I can't make a single decision without them checking"
Micro-managing signals distrust and kills confidence.
"They say the right things, but their behaviour says something else"
Small daily behaviours, shape culture whether you notice it or not
"I used to love this job"
People don't leave organisations, they leave leaders.
This book is written for leaders who care enough to look honestly at their own behaviour. Because your team is already having this conversation, with or without you.
what leaders are saying
Real reviews from real leaders
what leaders are saying
Real reviews from real leaders
"This book is practical, honest & genuinely refreshing. The audiobook format makes it easy to absorb in short bursts, but every chapter leaves you thinking about how you can lead differently"
Mary, Customer Service Manager
"Practical, honest and immediately actionable, I started leading differently from day one"
Leah, Team Manager
"Even with many years of leadership, I found this book to be a valuable read. It reinforces key principles in a way that is both accessible and impactful. The authors writing style is authentic, engaging and refreshingly raw making it easy to connect with the message. Definitely recommend"
Liz, Service Manager
"Thoroughly enjoyed reading this book. It's witty & sharp while also having depth. I'm excited to finish it (which is not something I say often about books like this!"
Mary, Customer Service Manager
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about Melissa
Leadership isn't about getting it right. It's about being willing to do it better
I'm Melissa Boyd, a leadership coach, facilitator, and author of How Not to Be a Shit Leader. I help leaders build the habits, behaviours, and self-awareness that make people genuinely want to follow them.
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My work is practical, honest, and built for real workplaces, not business schools. Because your leadership impacts more people than you think.
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Start where you are
The book is the beginning. Every offering is designed to take your leadership further.
the book
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The honest, practical guide to the small behaviours that make or break teams.
Short chapters.
Real examples.
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7-day leadership reset
Seven focused days to break the habits that are quietly costing you trust and credibility. Real tools, immediate impact.
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12-week ledership shift
03
A deeper behaviour change program for leaders ready to fundamentally shift how they lead and how their teams respond to them.
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1:1 coaching & speaking
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Work directly with Melissa through 1:1 coaching or bring her into your organisation for workshops, keynotes, and team sessions.
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The book is the beginning. Every offering is designed to take your leadership further.