What does it really mean to lead with heart?
In Meet Them Where They Are, Jen Croneberger introduces the B.R.A.V.E. Human Leadership™ framework—Belonging, Resilience, Authenticity, Vulnerability, and Empathy—a revolutionary model for creating cultures of trust, connection, and sustainable success. Drawing on her extensive experience in sports and performance psychology, as well as her proprietary research on leadership, Jen reveals that the most effective leaders don’t just drive performance—they create belonging, inspire resilience, and foster deep human connections.
Through compelling personal stories, thought-provoking insights, and actionable strategies, this book challenges traditional leadership paradigms and invites you to lead with courage, authenticity, and empathy—qualities that are more essential than ever in today’s fast-changing world. Whether you’re a CEO, manager, coach, educator, or entrepreneur, Meet Them Where They Are will help you:
✅ Build people-first leadership skills that drive real impact
✅ Foster psychological safety and trust in teams
✅ Develop resilience and adaptability in times of uncertainty
✅ Lead authentically and vulnerably without sacrificing strength
✅ Balance high performance with deep human connection
💡 “Through her research and practices in this wonderful book, Jen gives you tools and ideas to help you build relational leadership skills, focusing on connection and community in business and in everyday life. This book is right on time, and everyone should have it on their reading list!”
— Brian Tracy, Speaker and Author
💡 “This had me ask how I lead, how I learned to lead, how can I lead even more… relationally. Jen’s a master connector, and Meet Them Where They Are is the call to lead with the most powerful part of ourselves––our humanity.”
— Danielle LaPorte, creator of the Heart Centered Membership + Leadership Program, and author of The Desire Map and The Fire Starter Sessions*
🔹 Leaders & Executives – Want to create a culture of belonging while driving results? This book will transform your leadership style.
🔹 HR Professionals & Managers – Learn how to foster engagement and retention through relational leadership.
🔹 Entrepreneurs & Business Owners – Build a people-first organization that thrives on trust and connection.
🔹 Coaches & Educators – Teach leadership through authenticity, vulnerability, and emotional intelligence.
🔹 Anyone Seeking Personal & Professional Growth – If you want to become a better leader, communicator, and human, this book is for you.
“Meet Them Where They Are is an invitation to lead with heart. To embrace your humanity in leadership. To balance performance with compassion. To meet people exactly where they are—because that’s where real leadership begins.
I hope these stories, insights, and research inspire you to lead bravely, love fiercely, and create spaces where people can thrive. Let’s build a world where leadership is once again rooted in compassion, connection, and community.”
— Jen Croneberger
📖 If you’ve been inspired by thought leaders like Brené Brown, Simon Sinek, Adam Grant, and Angela Duckworth, this book belongs on your shelf.
Leadership isn’t about titles—it’s about people.
Let’s create workplaces where compassion, authenticity, and connection drive success.
Because we aren’t meant to do this alone. 💡 Start Your Leadership Journey Today
