“A clear, science-based guide on leading your team to win consistently. This book should be on every team leader’s desk right now.” —Dane Holmes, Chief Administrative Officer, KKR; former CHRO, Goldman Sachs

“The Alchemy of Talent by Dr. Vijay Pendakur offers a clear and insightful exploration of team dynamics and leadership. This approachable, science-based guide provides a practical perspective on leading teams through uncertainty. Pendakur skillfully reframes the value of diversity and inclusion to address today’s challenges, focusing on performance science rather than the noise of polarization. His simple and effective model for optimizing the employee experience ensures that teams can consistently perform at their best. Enriched with actionable strategies, this book equips leaders with the tools to nurture resilience and foster innovation, making it an essential read for modern leadership.” —Dr. Karie Willyerd, six-time Chief Learning Officer, and bestselling author of The 2020 Workplace and Stretch: How to Futureproof Yourself

“World-class teams make world-class companies. The Alchemy of Talent is purpose-built for leading teams through the multitude of challenges all teams face. For any leader who wants their teams to do the best work in their lives, this book is a must-read.” —Jim Reid, former Chief Human Resources Officer, Rogers Communications, and author of Leading to Greatness

“Team leaders and managers need simple, impactful, and clear guidance to handle disruption, achieve results, and empower the connectivity of their teams. The Alchemy of Talent provides a fresh, accessible view of how one can immediately take action with science-based techniques.” —Michael Ohata, former Talent Leader and Chief Learning Officer, KPMG LLP, and author of The Talent-Fueled Enterprise

“Teams in higher education face ongoing volatility and uncertainty. The Alchemy of Talent is a clear, practical, evidence-driven guide that can help leaders support and empower their teams to not just survive today’s challenging academic landscape, but do the best work of their lives.” —Dr. Susie Brubaker-Cole, former Vice Provost for Student Affairs, Stanford University

As part of the marketing for The Alchemy of Talent: Leading Teams to Peak Performance, we are pursuing national and genre-focused media along with bookstore representation and speaking opportunities.