“As a leadership coach, I often struggle to recommend leadership books to my clients. Much of the existing literature oversimplifies the reality of leadership in favour of a clear model and memorable sound bites. Leah Stockley’s book is fundamentally different. It’s first and foremost a practitioner’s guide, taking real-life leadership challenges and fully embracing their complexity. It’s a book that guides leaders to the right questions rather than assuming that it can provide answers. Yet it’s also a rigorous examination of the forces at play that leaders in modern organisations have to contend with—and the book’s insights are backed by academic research. I was lucky enough to work with Leah during some of the period referenced in this book, and it’s truly impressive how she’s extracted so much insight from her experiences. I highly recommend this book as valuable to anyone, but mid- to senior-level leaders in organisations dealing with high levels of complexity will benefit the most.”—Zaf Djabri, leadership coach and counsellor

“A highly relatable and practical read. Through personas and real-life scenarios, it brings to life many of the challenges executives face, and several examples felt very close to home.The book offers thoughtful perspectives and actionable lessons for navigating the complexities of leadership, making it a valuable resource for both current and aspiring senior leaders.”—Stephen Barnham, group CIO / CDO, Daiichi Life Group

“Leah Stockley gets something most leadership books miss: Growth and humanity aren’t in competition; they’re the same job. Momentum is a practical, honest guide for leaders who want to stop choosing between results and people—because you were never actually supposed to choose. The future of growth is human!”—Ryan Estis, keynote speaker and bestselling coauthor of Prepare for Impact

"I’ve known Leah for more than a decade, and Momentum is exactly the book you’d expect from someone who’s spent many years in the trenches of large organisations. I’ve spent years articulating that ‘leadership behaviour makes it or breaks it’ and is a primary enabler of better organisational outcomes. Incentives (implicit and explicit) drive behaviour. Behaviour drives outcomes. The definition of stupidity is doing the same thing in the same context and expecting a different outcome. Leah Stockley makes that same case in Momentum and backs it up with the kind of practical, road-tested thinking that leaders can start using today. If you want your people to thrive, start here.”—Jonathan Smart, lead author, CEO and founder of Sooner, Safer, Happier