International Bestselling Books on Leadership, Growth, and Lasting Results by Susanne Ekström


Leadership tools that turn habits into results in performance, culture and profit.

Smarter Leadership with Artificial Intelligence

Leverage AI to Empower Your Team, Accelerate Innovation, and Shape a Future-Ready Organization That Thrives on Change.

AI won’t replace leaders. But leaders who leverage AI will replace those who don’t.

The old way of managing is no longer enough. As the world speeds up, leaders often cling to reactive control because it feels safe. They avoid the new path because it feels uncharted and risky. This hesitation keeps teams in silos, stops knowledge from spreading, and prevents systems from scaling. In a world of instant speed, your biggest threat isn't the technology. It is a culture that is not built for leverage.

In this book, Susanne Ekström reveals how to build an organization that thrives on change by leading with intent. This is about letting AI handle the mundane, time-consuming tasks so your people are freed to innovate. A ‘shared brain’ of your company’s knowledge unifies your team's expertise, allowing them to focus on what only humans can do: making better judgments and smarter decisions.

This is your roadmap to move from defensive management to the visionary leadership your people need. Reclaim your space to lead. Empower your team to execute.

The industry is being rebuilt. Now, it’s time to build your future lead. In 99 days or less.

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Book #2 - as a book

Leadership Development for Smarter Leaders

Confidently Build Lasting Habits, EQ & Team Motivation Skills You Need to Lead Successfully and Drive Results in 99 Days or Less.

(See readers' reveiws below)

Smarter leadership. Real progress. That compounds.

Leading without the right conditions costs time, energy, and trust. With them, everything changes.

In this book, you will discover what actually moves the needle. You will learn how to lead with clarity, strengthen your emotional intelligence, and build a team culture that delivers results.

When you stop reacting and start leading with intention, decisions get sharper, priorities stay focused, and your team acts on what matters most.

The habits in this book pay for themselves. In productivity, performance, and profit.

You will see it in your calendar. Your culture. Your bottom line.

This is leadership that drives results. Not someday. In 99 days or less.

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Book #1 - as a book

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Readers' Reveiws

BeASmarterLeader

“Susanne Ekström has written a book every leader should keep within arm’s reach. It is practical, disciplined, and refreshingly free of jargon. Each chapter delivers clear guidance you can apply the same day, whether you are navigating change, making tough decisions, or building stronger teams. This is not theory for the shelf, it is a manual for action. Leaders who read it will not only think differently, they will operate differently.”

CEO Coach, Strategic Advisor & Chairman

BeASmarterLeader

“Leadership Development for Smarter Leaders is an insightful, practical, and inspiring guide for today’s leaders. Susanne Eckstrom delivers a refreshing blend of clarity, real-world examples, and actionable tools that help leaders reclaim their time, build trust, and make decisions with confidence.

The 99-day roadmap makes this book more than a read—it’s a blueprint for sustainable leadership growth. A must-have for leaders who want to thrive in today’s fast-paced environment.

This book is your must-have playbook for becoming the kind of leader who inspires people, drives results, and thrives under pressure.”

Chairwoman

BeASmarterLeader

“With Susanne’s approach, leaders like you discover that stepping back with intention allows your teams to step forward with strength, and in turn elevates your own leadership.”

CEO

BeASmarterLeader

“You either run the day or the day runs you.” That one line captures the spirit of Leadership Development for Smarter Leaders. Instead of theory, Susanne Ekström gives real, usable tools: reclaiming time, setting boundaries, building emotional intelligence, and leading with clarity.
As someone who helps people meet life’s complexity with creativity, I loved how the book echoed this truth: “Self-leadership is the root of all leadership… Strategic calm replaces constant urgency. Focus replaces overload” .

If you want leadership habits that are both practical and transformative, this book delivers.”

Keynote Speaker & Coach

BeASmarterLeader

“As a leader, coach, consultant, and educator, I’ve often wanted to create a guide for my teams that speaks in plain, practical language. Something that’s easy to grasp and even easier to apply. Susanne Exström has already done exactly that with Leadership Development for Smart Leaders.

This book is straightforward, relatable, and packed with insights that actually work in real life. It bridges the gap between leadership theory and everyday practice, making it a resource anyone can pick up and immediately benefit from.

For me, this book is a time-saver—I’ll be buying copies for my team members and clients because it captures what I’ve been wanting to provide all along. If you’re looking for a leadership guide that’s both smart and accessible, this is it.”

Resilient Life & Leadership

BeASmarterLeader

“This is a highly actionable, motivating guide for current and aspiring leaders seeking to operate with greater clarity, presence, and team impact. Its step-by-step, habit-building structure and focus on emotional intelligence, feedback, and inclusion set it apart from more theory-heavy leadership books.

The 99-day implementation plan, in particular, is particularly valuable for those who want to translate insights into real, measurable change.”

Project LifeCycle Management

#1 AMAZON INTERNATIONAL BEST SELLING AUTHOR

I'm the co-author of the #1 international bestselling book “LeadHERship Unveiled: Women Leading With Impact,” published in 2025. Available on Amazon.

Leadership isn’t about following the rules—it’s about rewriting them.

A must-read for entrepreneurs, corporate leaders, and change-makers who want to lead with authenticity and confidence.

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