Let's Talk Leadership: The Psychology of Power, Presence, and Purpose in Modern Leadership

Most leadership books tell you how to lead. This one shows you why you don’t.

In a world overflowing with frameworks, strategies, and motivational slogans, Let’s Talk Leadership invites you into the one conversation that truly the one with yourself. Drawing on insights from psychology, neuroscience, and decades of executive coaching, Arvid Buit dismantles the myths of modern leadership. He exposes how organizations reward the wrong behaviours, how leaders perform instead of lead, and why growth begins not with performance, but with awareness.

You won’t find generic advice or empty inspiration here. Instead, you’ll

Why strong leaders are often punished while weak ones are promoted. How ego, fear, and unresolved emotion shape boardroom decisions. The hidden dynamics that cause teams to collapse, and how to rebuild trust. What it truly takes to lead with clarity, courage, and compassion. If Dare to Lead teaches courage, Leaders Eat Last teaches empathy, and Think Again teaches Let’s Talk Leadership brings them all together and takes you a layer into the psychology behind power, presence, and purpose. This is not a quick fix. It’s a mirror. And once you dare to look into it, leadership will never mean the same thing again.

About the Author

Arvid Buit is a master executive coach and narcissism expert who has worked with top leaders and organizations across the globe. His work bridges the gap between psychological depth and business reality, helping leaders not only perform better, but become better.