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The Way of Love
Laura Thompson
Morehouse Publishing
Jan/2026, 240 Pages, HC-Stamped with Jacket, 6 x 9
ISBN: 9781640658172
From an executive coach comes a human-centered approach to leadership that emphasizes why authentic core values matter and how they can transform both individuals and the workplace.
With over 20 years of experience working with Fortune 500 companies, nonprofits, and organizations worldwide, Laura Thompson reveals how deeply held values drive meaningful leadership, creating a culture of trust, integrity, and growth. She explains why developing qualities like empathy, humility, self-awareness, and honesty is essential for making ethical decisions, strengthening relationships, and leading with authenticity and teaches how leaders can cultivate them. Through compelling insights and real-world applications, Thompson demonstrates how leaders can reconnect with their true selves, creating alignment and purpose within their teams. More than just theory, A Culture of Values provides practical exercises and strategies, offering a clear, actionable roadmap for leaders committed to fostering a values-driven culture and inspiring meaningful change within themselves, their teams, and their organizations.
Laura Thompson is an executive coach, strategic communications advisor, speaker, and thought leader, working with leaders across business, government, and nonprofit sectors worldwide. Her clients include senior leaders at American Express, Capital One, Cisco, Robinhood, and ServiceNow. With over 30 years of experience in diverse industries, Laura has worked with organizations from startups to Fortune 500 companies across the Americas, Europe, the Middle East, and Asia. She has served on nonprofit boards in arts, education, media, and human rights sectors in the U.S. and France. A contributor to Think Big!, a #1 Amazon bestseller, Laura holds degrees from Simmons University, Boston University (Paris), and INSEAD Business School. Having lived on three continents, she considers herself a passionate global citizen. She lives in New York, New York.
“I’ve always felt that the greatest gift one human being can give to another is inspiration. It’s inspiration that gives us direction and the energy to get there. Laura Thompson’s A Culture of Values brims with inspiration on every page. Sometimes the inspiration is in the form of quotes such as, ‘Perfection is not the goal; growth is!’ Or the inspiration comes from memorable stories, often from her clients. Readers will thank themselves for making the ideas in this book a part of their lives!”—Mitzi Perdue, author of Mark Victor Hansen's Recipes for Success, speaker, philanthropist, humanitarian, war correspondent, co-founder of Mental Help Global
“Exceptional.”—Capt. David Gallimore, business coach, member of Marshall Goldsmith 100 Coaches
"This book is like a breath of fresh air. If you aspire to be a respected and effective leader, this is the book for you. It offers striking perspectives and actionable insights on how to lead without authority or a formal title, as well as how to communicate in a way that wins the hearts and minds of others. More importantly, it emphasizes how to lead from within, driven by purpose and compassion. Go for it!"—Samuel H. Kim, Founding President, Center for Asia Leadership
"Your values are the foundation of your life. Herein is the wisdom to create those values for yourself and your future. Read, rethink, and reset your values, and you will create a peak-performing life."—Mark Victor Hansen, speaker, co-founder and co-creator of the Chicken Soup for the Soul® book series
