In a significant addition to the 2026 business and leadership book scene, Janette Filbert Spiezio, a renowned expert in executive coaching and organizational development, is partnering with negotiation authority Chris Voss to co-author the forthcoming SuccessBooks® title, Lead with Empathy. This collaboration promises to offer a transformative guide for leaders seeking to harness empathy as a core driver of organizational success.
Spiezio, who has decades of experience guiding executives and teams across industries, brings a practical, results-driven approach to leadership that emphasizes emotional intelligence and human-centered management. Voss, a former FBI hostage negotiator and bestselling author, contributes his deep expertise in negotiation and communication, ensuring the book blends tactical strategies with emotionally intelligent leadership practices. Together, their insights aim to equip leaders with actionable tools to navigate complex workplace dynamics while fostering trust, engagement, and resilience.
Lead with Empathy is positioned to address a growing demand for leadership guidance that transcends traditional metrics of performance. The book explores how empathy, when applied strategically, can improve team cohesion, drive better decision-making, and enhance organizational culture. Readers can expect real-world examples from corporate environments, detailed negotiation scenarios, and structured exercises designed to develop empathetic leadership skills.
Spiezio’s work is particularly notable for its focus on translating abstract leadership concepts into practical applications that managers and executives can implement immediately. By pairing this expertise with Voss’s negotiation framework, Lead with Empathy promises to bridge the gap between understanding emotional cues and achieving tangible business outcomes.
SuccessBooks® has emphasized that this release is part of their ongoing mission to provide thought leaders and professionals with books that offer both inspiration and measurable impact. The partnership signals a strategic alignment between the growing importance of emotional intelligence in leadership and the actionable methodologies that drive results in high-stakes environments.
Janette Filbert Spiezio’s local roots in New Jersey make this collaboration particularly meaningful to the region’s readers and business community. Her insights, grounded in both local and national executive experiences, reflect a nuanced understanding of leadership challenges relevant to Garden State organizations.
For those interested in leadership development, negotiation, and cultivating workplace empathy, more information and updates on Lead with Empathy and related releases can be found through books coverage highlighting the latest titles, author interviews, and professional guides from New Jersey authors and thought leaders.
With Lead with Empathy, Spiezio and Voss aim to provide a timely and essential resource for leaders navigating today’s complex and rapidly evolving organizational landscapes, offering a blueprint for success that prioritizes human connection without compromising strategic outcomes.
