The Leader’s Mirror,
in practice.

From the Foreword

“What I found distinctive about The Leader's Mirror is its focus on self-reflection. The implicit philosophical assumptions here are important — you can't be a good leader unless you understand yourself well and are willing to work on this self-assessment. Together, these mirrors should help the sensitive aspiring leader chart the way forward.”

Distinguished Endorsement

“The Leader's Mirror is invaluable for CEOs, board members, and C-suite leaders balancing strategy with self-awareness and integrity. It provides a practical, insightful guide for senior leaders to reflect, recalibrate, and recharge — crucial in today's business world. Mike's approach helps executives lead themselves with purpose and authenticity. I strongly recommend this book to top leaders seeking to create a meaningful legacy.”

Advance Praise

“Drawing inspiration from a flight deck metaphor, Cruz's book is an indispensable co-pilot for CEOs, managing directors, and C-suite executives determined not only to steer their organizations, but also to chart their own continuous evolution as leaders. The book's practical frameworks and reflective assessments transcend sectoral boundaries, enabling all those in positions of influence to deepen self-awareness, navigate ethical dilemmas, and lead with both agility and integrity.”

Advance Praise

“Understanding self is an essential exercise one has to undertake during the journey to perfect one's leadership skills. In Leader's Mirror, Michael J Cruz emphasises the dimension of understanding self by operationalising the concept of Self Awareness by Daniel Goleman and a few others with a series of systematic experiments that aid in introspection. This is a compulsory read for leaders at every stage in organizational hierarchy for discovering their extraordinary potential.”