Author Description

As a black male leader, have you ever felt like a square peg trying to be forced in a round leadership hole? Have you felt the added weight that comes along with being a leader in spaces where you are often misunderstood, undervalued, or tokenized? Dr. Ian Buchanan felt this way for much of his career. Eventually, he came to the conclusion that black men needed a leadership approach developed by someone who looked like them and who deeply understood their experiences.The KING framework is designed to speak to the needs of a black male leader as he continues to evolve into the leader he is destined to be. The KING framework helps black men walk in their true leadership purpose. The framework is grounded in four principles:?Know the King Within?Inspire Greatness in Others for Collective Impact?Navigate North?Gravitate to GreatReading this book, you will develop a keener sense of self-awareness, you will identify your self-limiting beliefs, and you will commit to strategic actions that help you become your best leadership self. Through humorous and captivating personal stories, case studies, powerful reflection questions, and recommended "King moves," Ian Buchanan will captivate you and inspire you to transformational action.