“Many write about leadership, but this book proves that Michelle Ray lives leadership. Leading in Real Time is both dynamically relevant and refreshingly daring. She pulls no punches and offers specific insights into what leaders must be doing to advance their teams and goals in today’s world.”

— Scott McKain, founder and CEO, Distinction Institute

“Leading in Real Time sheds new light on the profound obligations of contemporary leadership and the ways in which traditional leadership models are failing us. Any leader will benefit from the timely, practical, and optimistic advice it provides.”

— Liane Davey, New York Times–bestselling author of You First and The Good Fight

“This book knocks me out with its relevance, positive impact, and immediate value. It is an essential read for anyone who wants to be a better leader.”

— Joe Calloway, author of The Leadership Mindset

“Brilliantly insightful, practical, and doable, this is the best leadership book I’ve read that captures the pain and the possibility of today’s fluid world of work. Michelle relates the wisdom of real-time leaders who adjust on the fly, nurture talent of all ages, and in the process become better leaders and people. If you seek to be a resilient, growth-minded leader, here is your guidebook.”

— Eileen McDargh, CEO, The Resiliency Group, and award-winning author

“There is a turnover tsunami happening right now and Michelle’s brilliant book is your only hope of keeping your top talent—and attracting more. With original ideas, stories, practices, and principles on every page, this generous book is your field manual for leading in the new now.”

— David Newman, author of Do It! Marketing and Do It! Selling

“Michelle Ray introduces immediately useful insights that we can put into action today to be the quality of leader people want, need, and deserve. Read it and reap.”

— Sam Horn, CEO, Intrigue Agency, and author of POP! and Tongue Fu!

“Michelle’s eight traits of real-time leadership represent breakthrough thinking and should be mandatory reading for all business executives.”

— Joseph Sherren, bestselling author of iLead and Vitamin C for a Healthy Workplace