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Fighting For Heart: How emotional intelligence can transform the way you live, love, and lead Paperback – February 14, 2023
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Leaders are tired and don’t know what to do about it. For far too long, they’ve built their lives and work around some version of the same message, “Get up, get out there, and deliver results.” No matter how hard they try, it is never enough — they are never enough. It’s exhausting, but what if it doesn’t have to be?
Fighting for Heart shows leaders how to harness the power of their hearts to transform the way they live, love, and lead.
Drawing on his extensive research and experience working with high-capacity leaders, Dr. Rob Murray offers individuals, teams, and organizations a practical roadmap for recovering their hearts using the Heart-Engaged EQ System.
The Heart-Engaged EQ System will help leaders integrate their head (IQ) with their heart (EQ) to create lasting transformation, deepen their connection with themselves and others for greater effectiveness, and embrace their meaning and purpose to effect positive change.
Whether you are interested in this book for yourself or your organization, you will not find a more approachable and accessible path for living, loving, and leading with more heart. Get it now.
- Print length304 pages
- LanguageEnglish
- Publication dateFebruary 14, 2023
- Dimensions5.5 x 0.76 x 8.5 inches
- ISBN-13979-8375680897
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- RICHARD SCHWARTZ, Ph.D. Developer of Internal Family Systems and Adjunct Faculty at Harvard Medical School
Rob Murray's insightful and timely book reorients us toward the important micro-level emotional capabilities we must build in order to create more sustainable futures, organizations, and lives.
- MATTHEW GRIMES, Professor of Entrepreneurship & Sustainable Futures, Cambridge Judge Business School
Dr. Rob is one of the most gifted leaders I've ever had the privilege of working with. Fighting for Heart is a must-read for anyone who wants to live a more meaningful life.
- BEN ZOBRIST, MLB All-star, World Series MVP
Fighting for Heart is required reading for any leader who seeks to create a high-performing team without leaving their emotions at the office door.
- SHANNON LEFFLER, Executive Vice President of Human Resources, Geodis
This book is packed with research, anecdotes, and sound principles that help leaders get on track or deepen the heart-led leadership they are already practicing.
- PHIL HERNDON, Psychologist and MA, LPC-MHSP, NCC
In Fighting for Heart, Rob weaves together timeless truths with insight from his own journey in a way that makes it difficult to put down!
- TONY JULIANELLE, CEO Atlas Real Estate
About the Author
As a co-founder and CEO of Transformed Leader, Rob fosters a deep passion for developing transformative resources and approaches that systemically help coaches, leaders, and teams engage deep-change strategies, both personally and professionally for themselves and those they serve. Nashville, Tennessee, is home to Rob and his wife Natalie, and their four beautiful kiddos.
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- ASIN : B0BVPMX5BF
- Publisher : Independently published (February 14, 2023)
- Language : English
- Paperback : 304 pages
- ISBN-13 : 979-8375680897
- Item Weight : 13.4 ounces
- Dimensions : 5.5 x 0.76 x 8.5 inches
- Best Sellers Rank: #1,616,894 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)
- #5,164 in Emotional Self Help
- #16,071 in Leadership & Motivation
- #19,321 in Success Self-Help
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About the author

Hailing from Cape Town, South Africa, Rob moved to the United States in 2002 and over the last twenty years, he has worked at the intersection of Leadership, Business, Faith, and Social Justice. This journey led him to complete a master’s degree in social & civic entrepreneurship, and a doctorate of transformational leadership.
As a co-founder and CEO of Transformed Leader, Rob fosters a deep passion for developing transformative resources and approaches that systemically help coaches, leaders, and teams engage deep-change strategies, both personally and professionally for themselves and those they serve. Franklin, Tennessee, is home (for now) to Rob and his wife Natalie, and their four beautiful kiddos.
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Customers find the book helpful for improving emotional intelligence and consider it a must-read for leaders. They appreciate its practical content and easy-to-implement strategies. The pacing receives positive feedback, with one customer noting the author's masterful storytelling.
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Customers find the book helpful, particularly as a resource for modern leaders, with one customer noting how it illustrates the importance of self-awareness and guides readers through practical practices.
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- Reviewed in the United States on February 28, 2023I recently had the pleasure of reading "Fighting For Heart: How emotional intelligence can transform the way you live, love, and lead" and I must say, it was an incredible read. The author, Dr. Rob Murray, has a unique way of explaining the concept of emotional intelligence and how it can positively impact various areas of our lives.
One of the things I appreciated about the book was how practical it was. Murray didn't just talk about emotional intelligence in theory; he provided actionable steps and exercises that readers can use to develop their own emotional intelligence. From journaling prompts to breathing exercises, there's something for everyone.
Another thing I enjoyed was how the book wasn't just focused on one area of life. Murray provides examples of how emotional intelligence can improve relationships, work life, and even overall health and well-being. It's truly a comprehensive guide that can help anyone looking to improve their emotional intelligence.
Overall, "Fighting For Heart" is a well-written, informative, and practical book that I would highly recommend to anyone looking to improve their emotional intelligence. Whether you're a seasoned self-help reader or just starting out, this book is definitely worth checking out.
- Reviewed in the United States on March 23, 2023My friend Jake recommended that I check out Murray's books, so I decided to buy the newest one from Amazon.
After reading the first few chapters here is my take.
Fighting for Heart is for leaders and individuals who are seriously interested in growing their EQ. So: Are you willing to look within? Are you willing to learn how to feel your feelings? To connect with your heart and emotions. Then you’ll love this book.
On the other hand, if you’re looking for breezy concepts and easy-to-implement strategies, I don’t think this resource is for you. Becoming more emotionally intelligent takes more than just reading a book. It means wrestling with these teachings and putting them into practice in the messy situations of your real life.
As a leadership coach, I believe empathy / EQ is the trait that separates “okay” leaders from GREAT leaders. So, it probably goes without saying which option I would recommend.
I’ve done some of this work myself, and I can testify that it’s worth every bit of effort. If you’re up for the challenge of connecting with yourself at a deeper heart level, you’ll be grateful for this resource.
5.0 out of 5 starsMy friend Jake recommended that I check out Murray's books, so I decided to buy the newest one from Amazon.for leaders and individuals who are seriously interested in growing their EQ
Reviewed in the United States on March 23, 2023
After reading the first few chapters here is my take.
Fighting for Heart is for leaders and individuals who are seriously interested in growing their EQ. So: Are you willing to look within? Are you willing to learn how to feel your feelings? To connect with your heart and emotions. Then you’ll love this book.
On the other hand, if you’re looking for breezy concepts and easy-to-implement strategies, I don’t think this resource is for you. Becoming more emotionally intelligent takes more than just reading a book. It means wrestling with these teachings and putting them into practice in the messy situations of your real life.
As a leadership coach, I believe empathy / EQ is the trait that separates “okay” leaders from GREAT leaders. So, it probably goes without saying which option I would recommend.
I’ve done some of this work myself, and I can testify that it’s worth every bit of effort. If you’re up for the challenge of connecting with yourself at a deeper heart level, you’ll be grateful for this resource.
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- Reviewed in the United States on March 26, 2023I've been through in person training with Rob Murray and I've read all of his books thus far. I've used the lessons in this book and his previous training to create what I believe to be the best workplace culture that I or any of my employees have seen. Typically, employers focus on technical skill training but ignore the rest of the person which is a mistake. I've had employees that have said that working with us has saved their marriages and that is partly the result of Rob's message. That leads to the next part which is my own marriage is better because of this information. Life, work, stress, etc is all easier when your marriage is strong. Thank you Rob for the work you do.
- Reviewed in the United States on February 27, 2023Dr. Rob Murray has masterfully captured & communicated the valuable potential of the hidden super power of the modern leader; the heart. With thoughtful anecdotes & witty dissections of his friend's experiences, Dr. Murray has clearly & thoughtfully articulated why living, loving & leading from the heart is more necessary than ever. Emotional intelligence isn't some mystical thing far out of reach. This book gives you the language to bring your insides outside. The last thing leaders need is another tool for our tool box. What we need is a new tool box with more valuable tools. Keep this book close by. It should be a cornerstone of your leadership.
- Reviewed in the United States on February 22, 2023My observation is that centennials and some millennials are far more heart-engaged than previous generations, but they tend to lack leadership training, culturally speaking. Conversely, gen Xers, boomers and traditionalists often have more cultural-based leadership training, but tend to lack heart-engagement. The author brings these two worlds—leadership and heart-engagement—together in a manner that seems approachable for any generation. But it's not just about leadership, as the author demonstrates. Healthy heart-engagement impacts every aspect of your life and your relationships. This book highlights the need and then walks you through the process of gaining emotional intelligence in a way that just makes good sense. It's smartly communicated and very thorough.