Twelve timeless lessons in leadership, inspired by the natural wisdom

of bears.

Leadership with calm, courage,
and care

About the Book

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​If Bears Did Leadership invites readers to step into the forest and rediscover what good leadership really looks like.

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Through twelve themes including Authenticity, Courage, Trust and Resilience, each bear shares gentle wisdom about leading with integrity, awareness, and heart. Beautiful hand-drawn greyscale illustrations bring each lesson to life, capturing the calm strength and quiet confidence that true leadership requires.

This is not a management manual. It is a guide for people who lead and want to do it better.

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“A rare book that makes you think, feel and act differently, one bear
at a time.”

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“Gentle, wise, and beautifully human. Every leader should have this on their desk.”​
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What You Will Gain

  • Lead with authenticity instead of relying on authority
  • Bring courage and empathy into everyday conversations
  • Build clarity and trust through awareness and accountability
  • Create space to pause, reflect, and grow in work and in life.

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Each theme offers a short reflection, an illustrated leadership statement and a simple practice that can be applied immediately. Together they form a year-round cycle of personal and professional growth

Inside the Book

  • The twelve themes organised within a supportive rhythm of Reflection, Thinking, Action and Rest

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  • Sample spreads with the bear illustrations and leadership statements

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  • A workbook-style prompt to help readers apply the ideas in real settings

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​Meet the Author

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Karl Wood is a hospitality HR strategist, writer, and leadership coach with more than thirty years of international experience. He is the Founder of WINC HR Strategy and Solutions and Editor-in-Chief of WINC Wire. Karl’s work brings humanity back into leadership by combining practical HR insight with storytelling that inspires real change.

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Launch date: 27th February 2026, World Polar Bear Day​Formats: Paperback and eBook
​Page count: 112 pages

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    Printed on demand to reduce waste.

    Ten per cent of proceeds support WWF UK through the Work for Good platform.

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    Published by: Book Brilliance Publishing

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