Leadership by Design Winning Hearts, Building Your Brand, and Achieving Success

Acknowledgements. Author Bios. Preface. Introduction. Chapter 1: Chief Architect – The Design of Leadership. Chapter 2: Values-Driven Leadership. Chapter 3: A Secure Base. Chapter 4: Well-Being At Work. Chapter 5: The Crystal Ball Effect. Chapter 6: Leadership Archetypes. Chapter 7: Building Your Personal Brand. Chapter 8: Collaboration By Design. Chapter 9: Creative Resilience by Design. Chapter 10: Winning Hearts. Chapter 11: Strategic Creativity. Chapter 12: The Global Citizen Leader. Chapter 13: Communicating To Motivate. Chapter 14: Achieving Success. Chapter 15: Designing Tomorrow

Biography

Lamont O. Repollet, Ed.D., a visionary educator devoted to fostering equity for all students, is the 18th president of Kean University, USA, and the university’s first Black president. Prior to his appointment, he served two and a half years as the Commissioner of Education under New Jersey Governor Phil Murphy, overseeing the shift to remote education amid the COVID-19 pandemic.

Robin Landa is Distinguished Professor in the Michael Graves College at Kean University, USA. She is a globally recognized ideation and creativity expert, design educator, and a best-selling author of 26 books. She has won numerous awards for research, writing, design, teaching, and humanitarian work.

“As someone who has spent decades leading in the fast-paced world of global media and technology, I recognize the immense value of a model that bridges authenticity with performance. This book doesn't offer empty slogans—it delivers tools grounded in real-world experience, organizational transformation, and human connection. Whether you’re a CEO, educator, creative, or public servant, Leadership by Design will sharpen your vision, challenge your thinking, and equip you to lead with both courage and clarity.
Leadership by Design is the blueprint today’s leaders have been waiting for. In a world driven by complexity and disruption, Lamont Repollet and Robin Landa deliver a timely and actionable guide to building leadership that is as intentional as it is impactful.”
Steve Fastook, Senior Vice President of Technical and Commercial Operations, CNBC

“As a Superintendent, I am always looking for ways to take my district from good to great. Leadership by Design is more than just a guide; it’s a transformative blueprint for educational leaders. This powerful resource equips educators to lead with authenticity, build a strong and purposeful brand, and ultimately drive meaningful success for students and communities alike.”
Dr. Charles R. Ford Jr., Superintendent, Monmouth County Vocational School District

"This is the book I wish I had years ago when I first stepped into a leadership role in design. While I found general leadership resources, few addressed the specific challenges faced by designers and design educators. Leadership by Design fills that gap with insight, empathy, and a deep understanding of our discipline. What sets this book apart is its centering on values and well-being—essential pillars for principled, human-centered leadership. It recognizes leadership as a design challenge itself: intentional, creative, and responsive."
Meaghan Dee, professor, Virginia Tech

“A seminal and groundbreaking study that is the blended result of professional experience and meticulous research…an essential and unreservedly recommended addition to personal, professional, and college/university library Higher Education Administration collections and supplemental curriculum studies lists.”
Midwest Book Review