“Letting go was the hardest thing I’ve ever done as a leader—and the most liberating. Once I finally stopped micromanaging every corner of my business, everything opened up: more freedom, more creativity, more growth. Surrender to Lead nails it. The Results Equation aligns perfectly with The Let Them Theory: trust people, create the conditions, and let them rise. That’s where real leadership begins.”—Mel Robbins, New York Times bestselling author and host of The Mel Robbins Podcast

“Surrender to Lead flips the traditional script on leadership—and that’s exactly why it’s so powerful. With courage and clarity, Jessica and Joe reveal how our obsession with control can hold us back from the very growth we seek. Their personal stories and research make a compelling case for letting go—not of standards or ambition but of the illusion that we can force success. If you’re ready to stop gripping tighter and start leading with greater impact, this is the guide you’ve been waiting for.” —Dr. Marshall Goldsmith, Thinkers50 #1 executive coach and New York Times bestselling author of The Earned Life, Triggers, and What Got You Here Won’t Get You There

“Surrender to Lead is truly different from other leadership books. Jessica and Joe have taken a counterintuitive approach to finding what works for leaders and to challenging conventional thinking, and they’ve laid out a distinct path to getting results and finding new ways to win. ‘Surrendering’ isn’t something to be feared by those in leadership positions; rather, this book makes clear it’s what effective leaders do to ensure success for their companies and everyone around them.” —Billy Beane, senior advisor to the managing partner, Oakland Athletics, and subject of the bestselling book and Oscar-nominated movie Moneyball

“Surrender to Lead is a wonderful, paradigm-shifting book that challenges the illusion of control and shows how true leadership is found in trust, authenticity, and creating the right conditions for people to thrive. Jessica Kriegel and Joe Terry offer a compelling framework for moving from force to flow in unlocking greater results by focusing on belief, culture, and empowerment. This is a timely and transformative guide for leaders ready to elevate others and achieve outstanding outcomes.”—Stephen M. R. Covey, New York Times and #1 Wall Street Journal bestselling author of The Speed of Trust and Trust & Inspire

“Surrender to Lead is a powerful invitation to rethink what true leadership looks like. Jessica Kriegel and Joe Terry challenge the myth of control and offer a smarter, more human path forward—one rooted in trust, clarity, and purpose. Their message is timely, urgent, and exactly what today’s workplace leaders need to hear.”—Johnny C. Taylor, Jr., SHRM-SCP, president and CEO, Society for Human Resources Management (SHRM), and Wall Street Journal bestselling author of Reset

“Surrender to Lead captures what I’ve felt my whole career but couldn’t name—the paradox that the more you try to control people, the less they give you their best. Jessica Kriegel and Joe Terry show how letting go—trusting your teams and focusing on purpose—unlocks extraordinary results. Every leader who cares about people and performance needs this book.” —Kelli Valade, CEO, Denny’s