Mandy Flint and Elisabet Vinberg Hearn are award-winning leadership and cultural change strategists with over 30 years of experience shaping leadership at the highest levels of global organizations. Renowned for their expertise in working with C-suite leaders at a behavioral and emotional level, they focus on driving strategic leadership focus and direction to foster transformative change. Their careers began at American Express, where they spearheaded a Europe-wide cultural change initiative, and their client list spans industry leaders like American Express, Sage, Google, Mastercard, HSBC, IKEA, and Greenpeace.
Mandy and Elisabet are Amazon-bestselling authors whose four acclaimed books—Supercharged Leader: Develop Your Mind and Skillset to Deal with Anything, The Leader's Guide to Impact: How to Use Soft Skills to Get Hard Results, Leading Teams: 10 Challenges, 10 Solutions, and The Team Formula—have collectively won 15 awards, solidifying their reputation as thought leaders in leadership development. Through their ground-breaking work, they continue to inspire organizations to cultivate resilient, purpose-driven leaders capable of navigating complex challenges in a rapidly evolving world.
This one-on-one interview shares Mandy and Elisabet’s background and experience writing their latest book, Supercharged Leader: Develop Your Mind and Skillset To Deal With Anything.
Tell us about Supercharged Leader: Develop Your Mind and Skillset To Deal With Anything.
In today’s fast-paced, unpredictable world, the most successful leaders are those who are prepared for anything. Supercharged Leader: Develop Your Mind and Skillset to Deal with Anything is your ultimate guide to building the essential mindsets and skill sets for lasting success.
This ground-breaking book introduces the Six Superchargers every leader needs to thrive:
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Strategy: Master strategic thinking and action.
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Inclusion: Foster a workplace where everyone thrives.
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Connectivity: Build strong networks and embrace digital connections.
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Collective Intelligence: Unlock innovation through collaboration.
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Learning: Transform every result into a learning opportunity.
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Agility: Adapt to change and seize new opportunities.
Each chapter includes pre and post-assessments to track your progress, along with practical toolkits to strengthen your mindset and skills.
Dubbed the "Swiss army knife" of leadership development, this book equips leaders to navigate volatility, uncertainty, complexity, and ambiguity (VUCA) with confidence. So, whether you're leading today or preparing for tomorrow, Supercharged Leader is a must-read for lasting success.
What inspired you to write Supercharged Leader: Develop your mind and skillset to deal with anything?
Leadership is a journey of continuous learning, not just for our clients, but for society and ourselves. For years, we’ve been dedicated to strategically exploring the skills, behaviors, and strategies needed to thrive in an ever-evolving world.
Our curiosity about the future drives us. By constantly analyzing trends and looking ahead, we’ve successfully predicted shifts in work and leadership, enabling our clients to stay prepared and ahead of the curve.
In Supercharged Leader, we distilled decades of experience and insight into The Six Superchargers—6 essential mindsets and skill sets that, when combined, empower leaders to navigate the increasingly complex and fast-changing world of work. These tools don’t just prepare leaders for what’s known—they equip them to confidently face challenges we can’t yet predict, building resilience and capability that lasts.
Our goal? To help leaders embrace change, innovate, and lead with confidence in an increasingly fast-paced world.
How did you feel when you found out you received a Book Excellence Award?
We are immensely excited and proud to have received a Book Excellence Award for Supercharged Leader. This recognition underscores the exceptional quality of our writing and highlights the critical relevance of our book's timely and impactful message. The Book Excellence Awards celebrate works that inspire, inform, and make a difference, and being acknowledged among such outstanding titles is a testament to the value our book brings to readers navigating today's dynamic world.
How did your background and experience influence your writing?
Our journey as leadership experts began at American Express, where we transitioned from operational leadership roles to spearheading a Europe-wide cultural change program. This foundation ignited our passion for shaping leadership and organizational culture on a global scale.
With over 30 years of experience across 30+ countries and collaborations with some of the world’s most admired brands, we’ve developed a deep understanding of the challenges leaders face in diverse industries and regions. By continuously analyzing trends, identifying emerging opportunities, and reflecting on the evolving needs of leaders and teams, we’ve crafted practical, strategic solutions that resonate universally.
Our books, including this fourth award-winning title, are born from a desire to extend our impact beyond in-person engagements. Collectively honored with 15 awards, our writing distills decades of insight into actionable guidance, empowering leaders everywhere to thrive as culture shapers and change-makers.
What is one message you would like readers to remember?
In today’s ever-changing world, Supercharged Leader equips you with the practical tools and insights needed to lead with confidence and agility in a VUCA (volatile, uncertain, complex, ambiguous) environment. The Six Superchargers—a powerful blend of mindsets and skill sets—are designed to help you navigate complexity, embrace change, and prepare for the unpredictable.
The book is designed to ignite a commitment for you to take time for executive reflection, strategic awareness, and intentional growth. It emphasizes the critical role of leadership behaviors—because how you show up matters. Delivered in an accessible, actionable format, it focuses on practical steps to strengthen your leadership impact.
Above all, Supercharged Leader offers hope. It reminds us that leadership is a journey of continuous learning, where perfection isn’t the goal—progress is. Start reading today to unlock your potential and face the future with resilience, clarity, and purpose.
Purchasing the Book
Supercharged Leader: Develop your mind and skillset to deal with anything has received positive reviews from well-known literary organizations, authors, and reviewers around the world. Tim Noble, CEO, Chambers and Partners, writes, “In an uncertain business environment, this book suggests in a very practical way how to prepare, using the Six Superchargers.” In addition, Catharina Gehrke, Managing Director of ManyPets writes, “A must-read for all leaders who want to thrive and be a successful leader in a fast-paced world. It’s thought-provoking, easy to read and practical. I highly recommend it!"
The book is available for sale on Amazon, Barnes & Noble, and other online bookstores. Readers are encouraged to purchase their copy today: https://a.co/d/fgJVFA8
To connect with Mandy and Elisabet and learn more about their transformative work in business, leadership, and life, visit: https://2020visionleader.com/. You can also find them on Instagram and LinkedIn (Mandy, Elisabet).
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