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About this book

Is your leadership a little … funked up?

We all know what Bad Bosses look like. But most leaders who feel challenged in their roles aren’t actually Bad Bosses. They’re just a little ... funky. 

Relatable, irreverent, and raw, Un-funk Yourself is a new kind of leadership book for executives and managers who are tired of vague theories and surface-level tactics that don’t create meaningful change for them, their teams, and company culture. With laugh-out-loud stories, pointed observations, and science-backed practices, Morash takes you on a journey into your own psyche and helps you get a handle not only on your day-to-day leadership and communication but also the assumptions, beliefs, and identity factors that are getting in the way of your success as a leader. 

In this book, you can expect to encounter: 

  • Why “mindless” leadership is one of the biggest drivers of workplace strife

  • The origins of your personal identity and how they play out in your life and leadership

  • Your assumptions, stereotypes, and judgments—aka, your identity’s funked-up cousins

  • What emotional intelligence (EQ) actually looks like and why we need it

  • How to hire, onboard, and fire mindfully and without all the drama 

  • Your Communication Compass style and how to use it to relate more deeply to others

A hugely satisfying dive into the practical application of mindfulness, Un-funk Yourself is the leadership book you never knew you needed.

About the Author

Emily Hampton Morash is an international keynote speaker, facilitator, mindfulness expert, and the creator of The Communication Compass™ assessment and The Mindful Leader Practice™ and Origins of Identity™ programs. Her goal is to make mindful leadership both accessible and fun, even for the chronically stressed and perpetually cynical.

Learn more at www.HamptonMorash.com.

Endorsements

“Un-Funk Yourself is a game-changer for anyone looking to break free from the chains of self-doubt and recharge their leadership spark. Emily Hampton Morash has a gift for blending raw honesty with practical tools, making this book a refreshing and empowering read. With wit, wisdom, honesty, and a dash of tough love, she will take you on a journey of empowerment, overcoming self-imposed obstacles and moving forward. If you’re ready to shake off the funk, then this is the book for you!” - Jason Hawes, NY Times best-selling author, creator and star of the hit show Ghost Hunters

“Un-Funk Yourself is an essential read for leaders who seek to escape the traps of conventional, ego-driven leadership. In a conversational and direct tone, this book challenges readers to rethink their approach with a potent mix of practical advice, thought-provoking narratives, and pop culture references which make crucial aspects of leadership like mindfulness, emotional intelligence, and effective communication not only approachable but fun. This book is a must-read for anyone aspiring to cultivate a more impactful, authentic, and inclusive way of guiding their teams.” - Tim Hebert, CEO and Founder of Dirigo Leadership Consulting, author of The Intentional Leader

“In this book, author Emily Hampton Morash takes the reader on a journey to self-recognition and discovery that will help anyone who is open to growth. The book starts with a diagnosis that led the author to gain the insight that she needed to change, and to “Un-Funk” her own life that was fraught with anxiety. This necessary change helped Emily become an astute observer of human behavior—most especially leadership behavior. If you’re ready for an honest and irreverent take on how to “Un-Funk” your own behavior and leadership style, then this is the book for you.” ~ Joe Abouzeid, 30+ year media executive, Vice President, and General Manager, WIVB-TV / WNLO CW23

“Emily’s ability to take complex, often highly nuanced, situations and feelings and make them relatable and understandable is an absolute gift. Her use of real language and situations takes mindfulness from a concept to an action.” ~ Jason Houck, Ecology Team Lead, Ardurra

“I love Un-Funk Yourself by Emily Morash! It is a well-written business leadership book and also a road map on how to live a better life. It is written in a rare and wonderful manner that brings in humor and real-life experiences, and at times reads almost like a novel. I could not put it down. It is loaded with meaningful advice and her insight to people and situations is unique and refreshing.  I have read lots of business leadership books, but have rarely been captivated like the way I was by this one. Thank you, Emily.” - Dennis DiPrete, Principal, DiPrete Engineering