The Gears of Leadership: Who, When, Why Leadership today is more complex than ever-fast-changing markets, remote teams, generational shifts, and constant uncertainty make the old "command and control" model obsolete. What leaders need now isn't just more skills or strategies-it's alignment. In The Gears of Leadership, Greg Cannon, motivational speaker, coach, and author, reveals a simple but powerful framework for sustainable leadership: three interlocking gears-Identity, Action, and Purpose. When these gears align, leadership becomes authentic, effective, and lasting. When they grind against each other, leaders stall, burn out, or lose influence. Drawing from more than forty-five years of leadership experience-building and selling a multimillion-dollar business, guiding teams through crises, and developing leaders across industries-Cannon weaves together compelling personal stories, practical frameworks, and reflection tools that help readers: - Clarify their Identity Gear by leading from values, strengths, and authenticity. - Engage their Action Gear by moving from intention to consistent, meaningful results. - Power their Purpose Gear by leading with a deeper "why" that sustains energy and resilience. - Troubleshoot leadership breakdowns and recalibrate when gears slip out of alignment. - Multiply their influence by creating leaders who create other leaders. - Lead effectively under crisis pressure without compromising values. - Build daily practices that maintain alignment and momentum. - Craft a leadership legacy that will outlast their career. This is not another checklist-driven leadership book. It's a conversation-candid, inspiring, and practical-between Cannon and the reader. Each chapter includes reflection prompts, "gear checks," and actionable steps that readers can apply immediately. At the heart of the book is a call to redefine leadership success: not by titles, profits, or accolades, but by the number o