Grounded in Science.
Driven by Strategy.
Delivered with Humour.
Despite companies around the world investing billions in leadership development every year, most fail to achieve the desired outcomes. Leaders Made From Within introduces a transformative approach to leadership development that transcends typical cookie-cutter solutions.
It offers a practical, evidence-based framework that can be customised to meet the unique needs of any organization and its leaders. This book provides the insights and tools needed to build impactful processes and programmes that develop effective leaders.
Packed with real-world examples and a dose of humour, this no-nonsense guide is designed for anyone looking to cultivate leadership from within.
Whether you’re new to leadership development or a seasoned professional, this is your blueprint for designing and implementing leadership development strategies that truly work.
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About the Author
Dr. Maria Loumpourdi
Dr. Maria Loumpourdi is a leadership development expert with a wealth of experience in senior talent development leadership roles across various industries, including manufacturing, banking, and entertainment.
She earned her Doctorate from the University of Glasgow, where her research focused on optimizing leadership development within organisations.
As a dually accredited Coach and Coaching Supervisor with the European Mentoring and Coaching Council, a certified Professional Life Coach, and an award-winning mentor, she has empowered countless individuals to achieve their personal and professional goals.
A prolific researcher and speaker, her work on leadership and employee development has been published in internationally renowned journals and presented at esteemed conferences.
Expert Testimonials
Why Experts Recommend This Book
David V. Day
Professor and Academic Director at Kravis Leadership Institute
Massive amounts of time and money are wasted on poorly designed and implemented leadership development initiatives. I highly recommend this new book by Dr. Maria Loumpourdi to help you identify what practices and processes are likely to pay off in terms of leadership development and which ones are more likely to just rip you off.
John Antonakis
Professor of Organisational Behaviour at University of Lausanne
Former Editor in Chief at The Leadership Quarterly
Dr. Maria Loumpourdi has written a timely and useful book on leadership development. Unfortunately, the field of leadership development is somewhat of a “wild west,” where snake oil remedies are often peddled. Maria has relied on evidence and her unique insights as a leader herself to provide actionable and practice-oriented knowledge. This book will be useful to leaders as well as practitioners in charge of leadership and organizational development.
Andy Storch
Author of Own Your Career Own Your Life
Founder and Host of Talent Development Think Tank
Leadership is all about enabling and empowering people to succeed and is best developed from within. With Leaders Made from Within, Maria gives readers a clear and actionable process to develop leadership capabilities at every level. Definitely worth a read.
Ben Chambers
Head of Learning at Grant Thornton
Founder of the Talent and Leadership Club
Really well researched and written book on an important topic that anyone with an interest in ensuring organisations have the best possible leadership development should familiarise themselves with.
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Book Reviews
Cristiano
Must-Read
It is an incredibly insightful book, full of practical examples and actionable solutions for leadership development. What I love most about it is how engaging the writing style is—informative yet approachable, with just the right amount of humor to keep you hooked. It’s one of those books that doesn’t feel like a chore to read but instead makes learning about leadership an enjoyable and inspiring experience. Definitely a must-read for anyone passionate about developing strong leaders within their organization!
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Nicole
Highly Recommended
This book is a breath of fresh air in the world of leadership development! As someone who’s seen one too many leadership programs fall flat, this book finally hits the mark by addressing the real gap in traditional approaches. Instead of generic advice, this book brings a science-backed framework. What I appreciated most was its practicality—every chapter is packed with actionable insights and real-world examples that make it easy to translate theory into action. Even complex concepts are delivered with a sense of humor, which kept things engaging and down-to-earth.
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Andy D Horton
Couldn’t recommend this book enough
Practical, easy to understand and apply. It has given me concrete tools and examples to build stronger leadership within my team. It’s a resource I’ll keep coming back to.
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Keith
Practical, personal, and relatable
I didn’t expect Leaders Made from Within to resonate with me so much. It’s not like other leadership books—it feels more personal, almost like the author is talking directly to you and making you think about who you really are and how that shapes the way you lead.
The practical advice and real-life examples made it so relatable. It’s not just theory; it’s stuff you can actually use. Honestly, it made me reflect a lot, and I’m already seeing a difference in how I approach things.
If you’re looking for something real and meaningful, this book is worth your time.
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