Letters to Leaders

Reflections for leaders who want to think more deeply, lead more intentionally, and shape the legacy they leave behind.

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About the book

Leadership isn't about grand gestures. It's found in small acts.

After decades working alongside extraordinary leaders — in large organisations and her own business — Maree McPherson has witnessed the quiet courage, determination, and vulnerability that defines great leadership.

Letters to Leaders is her tribute: a collection of reflections, stories, and handwritten notes, woven with poetry and the memorable words of leaders she's worked with and admired.

It's intentionally artistic, heartfelt, and personal. Keep it close — on your desk, in your office, or on your coffee table. Let it be a well-loved reference.

What’s inside

Five chapters. A lifetime of learning.

  • Redefining Resilience

    Rest is Leadership Too

    The Power of Pause

    Five Steps to Restore Your Energy

    Deep Thinking

    From Overwhelm to Intention

  • Leading Through Fear

    Questions Over Answers

    Metaphors That Unlock Leadership

    Blending Styles to Find Your Way

  • Every Leader Needs a Confidant

    The Secret to Thriving

    The Feedback Leaders Deserve

    Retaining Your Best People

    Loneliness in Leadership

  • Reboarding Your Leaders

    The Obligation of Optimism

    Emotional Intelligence

    Thriving Leaders, Thriving Orgs

    Guarding Your Thinking Time

  • Your Legacy Starts Today

    The Wisdom In Between

    The Power of Intentionality

    The CEO's Competitive Edge

    Charisma Isn't Enough

The physical book

A book made to be held, marked, and returned to.

This isn't a book to read once and shelve. It's a companion — intentionally designed with art, handwritten notes, poetry, and white space for your own reflections.

◆Handwritten notes and personal reflections from real leaders

◆Poetry that has inspired Maree's leadership journey

◆Art and photography woven throughout the text

◆Premium print quality — printed and bound in Australia

◆Designed to keep on your desk — not on a shelf

Pre-order exclusive

Order before publication and receive something extra.

To thank the leaders who support this book from the start, every pre-order includes a set of exclusive bonuses — available only before the official release date.

  1. A signed bookplate from Maree — personally inscribed to you or your gift recipient

  2. Access to an exclusive Q&A session with Maree after publication

  3. Early access to selected chapters in PDF form before the book arrives

  4. Your name acknowledged in the book's pre-order supporter list

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About Maree

A lifetime spent in the company of remarkable leaders.

Maree McPherson has spent decades working alongside extraordinary leaders and managers across large organisations and in her own coaching and mentoring business.

As a confidante to C-suite executives, she has been privileged to witness the quiet courage, determination, and vulnerability of those who choose to lead. Letters to Leaders is her tribute to those relationships — and a lasting gift to every leader who picks it up.

Maree works with senior executives across Australia, helping them lead with intention, clarity, and heart.

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Above all, lead with generous, gentle, and gallant conviction.

Reserve your copy of Letters to Leaders today and join the community of leaders committed to thinking more deeply and leaving a legacy worth remembering.

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