Stepping Up (Dr John Izzo)

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Stepping Up by Dr. John Izzo explores how individuals can move beyond merely showing up to truly showing leadership in their lives, workplaces, and communities. Drawing on interviews with hundreds of everyday leaders — people who make a difference without authority or title — Izzo identifies the mindsets and practices that help people lead with courage, clarity, and purpose. The book highlights the importance of stepping into responsibility, acting with integrity, and aligning actions with deeply held values to create positive impact and personal fulfilment.

Stepping Up by Dr. John Izzo explores how individuals can move beyond merely showing up to truly showing leadership in their lives, workplaces, and communities. Drawing on interviews with hundreds of everyday leaders — people who make a difference without authority or title — Izzo identifies the mindsets and practices that help people lead with courage, clarity, and purpose. The book highlights the importance of stepping into responsibility, acting with integrity, and aligning actions with deeply held values to create positive impact and personal fulfilment.

  • From the GLAS Method perspective, Stepping Up reinforces Purpose / Meaning, Emotions / Awareness, and Growth / Learning by centring life around intentional reflection, courageous action, and values‑driven growth. The book’s emphasis on internal clarity and self‑awareness mirrors GLAS’s focus on noticing internal states before they manifest as reactive behaviours or drift. When individuals understand their core values and aspirations, decisions naturally align with long‑term coherence rather than short‑term reactivity.

    Stepping up — showing up with integrity even when it’s hard — also strengthens Emotions / Awareness because it requires emotional honesty, vulnerability, and self‑regulation. Recognising fear, resistance, and internal conflict enables more informed choices that preserve energy and reduce unnecessary internal tension. In GLAS terms, this emotional clarity supports more coherent behaviour and prevents the misalignment that drains vitality and derails purpose.

    Furthermore, Stepping Up advances Growth / Learning by encouraging individuals to treat life challenges as invitations for development rather than obstacles to avoid. Moving through discomfort with courage and reflection deepens skills, expands capability, and strengthens resilience. This kind of growth fosters alignment across multiple GLAS elements — energising purpose, enriching relationships, and enhancing fulfilment through meaningful contribution.