First, Lead Yourself

Are you frustrated with how some people ascend the organizational ladder at lightning speed and you can’t seem to get on that first rung? Have you ever wondered what are the core skills you need to successfully become an authentic leader?

First, Lead Yourself not only tackles the biggest problem in leadership development that holds millions of people back from achieving their full potential, it weaves together the essential ingredients required for your own success as a leader. This book is full of practical tools, exercises and insightful stories that will accelerate you along the path towards achieving your leadership goals.

Backed by research into personal change, high performance, resilience, and advanced communication skills, First, Lead Yourself is the perfect guide for anyone looking to step up and lead.

This book is amazing. I had so many ‘aha’ moments. Although not really a self-help book, I’ve learnt so much about myself from Cillín, I’m now more comfortable being me and more aware of my personal rules, I didn’t realise I had so many! The wisdom Cillín shares has enabled me to become more resilient, a better leader, and most importantly, a better parent.
Luke Johnstone. Director, Double-O Consulting

Working with Cillín as my coach over the last few years, he has taught me many tips, tricks, technique, and strategies to inspect and learn about myself so that I can grow in my own leadership journey. This book is an amazing toolkit collection of those teachings and I, for one, am extremely grateful to have it all put together in one place. I can see that my own copy of this book is going to be well-thumbed through and dog-eared before too long. Cillín’s storytelling and real life examples make this book memorable and, most of all, enjoyable to read.
June McClintcok. Manager Products, FMG

Our team has been fortunate to experience transformational work with Cillín. Now, with First, Lead Yourself, his self-led development approach, mixing stories and exercises, is available to everyone.
Stevo O’Rourke. Director, Ocular

Cillín Hearns is an Irishman loving his life in New Zealand. He is the owner and director of Results Coaching, a leadership coaching company that focuses on the personal and professional development of IT and business professionals through team and organisation wide training and targeted one-on-one coaching. Giving back to the leadership and coaching community is important to Cillín. He founded and facilitates the Wellington Leadership Group which consists of nearly 2,000 members and speaks on a range of topics on everything from holding difficult conversations and giving feedback to personal effectiveness and high-performing teams. Cillín lives in Wellington with his beautiful wife and his two beautiful daughters.