Heart Work: 19 Expressions of Heart-Centered Leaders

What does it mean to lead with heart?
How can love become a framework—not just a feeling—for how we live, work, and lead?

In his groundbreaking first published work, Dr. Glenn Thomas boldly answers these questions in Heart Work: 19 Expressions of Heart-Centered Leaders. This is not just a book—it’s the foundation of a global leadership philosophy that is reshaping how we view power, influence, and human connection in business, education, faith communities, and beyond.

Rooted in the conviction that leadership begins from within, Dr. Thomas identifies 19 unique expressions that define heart-centered leadership, ranging from gratitude and vulnerability to purpose, compassion, and joy. These expressions are more than characteristics; they are daily practices that create a meaningful impact in the lives of those we serve and lead.

What’s Inside:

• A Practical Framework for applying love as a leadership strategy in real-world settings
• Personal Reflections that bring each heart-centered expression to life
• Transformative Stories from leaders and everyday people embracing the Heart Work journey
• Guiding Principles for building connected, resilient, and compassionate cultures
• Insights that Challenge the traditional paradigms of leadership based on control, hierarchy, and burnout

Why This Book Matters Now

As the world continues to shift—post-pandemic, post-performance-driven leadership—organizations are searching for more authentic, human-centered ways to thrive. Heart Work meets this moment with the message leaders have long needed:

Love is not a weakness in leadership. It is the secret to its greatest strength.

Whether you are a CEO, coach, educator, ministry leader, entrepreneur, or simply someone seeking a more meaningful life, Heart Work gives you the tools to:

• Lead people without losing yourself
• Build culture without compromising care
• Drive results without disconnecting from purpose

From the Author:

“This book was born out of my personal journey—through leadership wins and failures, through heartbreak and breakthrough. I wrote it for those who have felt called to lead differently, who are tired of leadership that lacks soul, and who believe that work should be a place where people feel seen, valued, and loved. That’s the work. That’s Heart Work.”
– Dr. Glenn Thomas

Join the Movement

Heart Work: 19 Expressions of Heart-Centered Leaders is the first installment in a growing collection of transformational resources designed to help leaders integrate heart into every aspect of their leadership.

As the foundation of the Heart Work Leadership™ framework and heartsy™ Workplace Solutions, this book has inspired thousands to step into purpose-driven leadership grounded in authenticity, service, and love.