(Isstories Editorial):- Conway, Arkansas Aug 2, 2025 (Issuewire.com) – Mental toughness. High performance. Grit. These have long been the buzzwords of elite business leaders, entrepreneurs, and athletes. But for Jeff Standridge–seasoned tech executive, investor, and leadership strategist–true strength is only half the story.
His new book, Grit and Grace: How the Pursuit of Mental Toughness and Emotional Intelligence Changes Everything, challenges the conventional wisdom that more pressure equals more results. Instead, Standridge presents a timely case for resilient leadership rooted in intentional recovery, self-awareness, and emotional agility–what he calls grace.
“We don’t have a resilience problem,” says Standridge. “We have a reactivity problem. We’ve trained leaders to push through anything, but not to pause, reflect, or recalibrate. Grace isn’t weakness–it’s wisdom.”
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This perspective isn’t coming from the sidelines. As a former corporate VP who led global initiatives and scaled startups to acquisition, Standridge knows firsthand the cost of burnout and unchecked drive. Grit and Grace draws from that experience and decades of coaching executives across sectors–from health care to high tech–who are quietly asking: How do I keep going without losing myself?
A Message That’s Striking a Nerve
Since its debut, Grit and Grace has surged to #1 in three of Amazon’s most competitive business categories, including:
- #1 in Workplace Behavior
- #1 in Knowledge Capital
- #1 in Business Etiquette
Readers are calling it “eye-opening,” “reassuring,” and “what every executive needs to read before their next board meeting.” This book goes beyond leadership tactics–it offers a lifeline for leaders trying to stay steady in nonstop environments.
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Jeff’s message is part manifesto, part mirror. While hustle still gets the spotlight, Standridge points to clarity, boundaries, and emotional control as the real edge in leadership.
The New Leadership Edge: Clarity, Not Chaos
Standridge introduces frameworks throughout the book that blend neuroscience, habit-building, and strategic reflection. Topics include:
- Navigating uncertainty without emotional hijack
- Building a team culture rooted in stability and optimism
- Creating space for both intensity and recovery
- Why mental toughness alone leads to fragility–and how grace builds durability
“The best leaders I know don’t just push through–they pull back when it matters,” Jeff writes in the book. “They have the courage to lead with both strength and softness.”
His goal? To equip leaders not just to win–but to last.
About Jeff Standridge
Dr. Jeff D. Standridge is an accomplished executive advisor, speaker, and educator who helps organizations drive innovation, strategy, and growth. A former VP of Global Operations at Acxiom Corporation, he has led business units across five continents and now serves as Chief Catalyst for the Conductor, Co-founder of Cadron Capital Partners, and faculty at the University of Central Arkansas. A decorated veteran and recognized business leader, Dr. Standridge brings global experience, military discipline, and award-winning training to his work with companies and executives worldwide. He lives in Conway, Arkansas, with his wife, Lori.
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