SELFISH LEADERSHIP ™
Prioritising yourself isn’t selfish – it’s strategic!
Gary Parsons is the creator of Selfish Leadership, a philosophy and methodology designed to help leaders thrive by putting their wellbeing first – without guilt or burnout.
What if everything you’ve been taught about leadership is wrong?
We’ve been sold the myth of sacrifice. It’s time for a new paradigm.
For too long, leadership has been defined by sacrifice. We’ve admired the leaders who work harder, give more, and put themselves last. But sacrifice is not sustainable, and it’s not the path to great leadership. When leaders neglect themselves, they make poorer decisions, create exhausted cultures, and burn out. And when they thrive, their teams thrive too.
That’s why I created Selfish Leadership ™ – a mindset, a framework, and a movement designed to help leaders prioritise themselves as a strategic advantage. Selfish Leadership isn’t about ego. It’s about leading with the energy, clarity, and focus that leadership demands.
SELF FRAMEWORK ™
Built around the SELF Framework, Selfish Leadership challenges hustle culture and reframes self-prioritisation as a performance strategy.
Why Selfish Leaders Make the Best Leaders
A powerful talk that’s challenging leadership culture - and changing it.
The Keynote.
Too many leaders are running on empty, pretending they’re fine. I know, because I wore that mask for years.
In this bold, honest keynote, I share my story and introduce leaders to Selfish Leadership ™ – a mindset that helps them perform at their best by putting themselves first, not last.
Based on insights from my book Why Selfish Leaders Make the Best Leaders, this keynote gives leaders practical tools for sustainable success.
Audiences will learn:
- Why sacrificial leadership is a dangerous myth
- How burnout impacts decision-making and performance
- How to apply the SELF Framework in real life
- Why thriving leaders build thriving teams
- Practical steps leaders can take immediately
Who this keynote is for:
- C-Suite leaders
- Senior management teams
- Entrepreneurs and founders
- Leadership conferences and events
This isn’t a fluffy wellbeing talk. It’s a leadership performance strategy – and a wake-up call.
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