(Isstories Editorial):- Durham, North Carolina Aug 20, 2025 – Charlene Dark’s groundbreaking new book, Mindset Reimagined: An Invitation to Personal Disruption and Reinvention, has officially become a #1 Amazon bestseller, offering readers a transformative guide to authentic leadership, intentional living, and personal reinvention.
At just fourteen years old, Dark made her first transformative choice–a decision that set her on a path from hardship to becoming a respected corporate executive and leadership mentor. In Mindset Reimagined, she reveals the mindset shifts that powered her journey, showing how authenticity, intentional communication, and healthy skepticism create the foundation for lasting change.
“We have to disrupt to reinvent,” Dark insists, offering practical strategies for navigating today’s polarized culture while maintaining personal integrity. Unlike traditional leadership manuals, Mindset Reimagined emphasizes micro-shifts in mindset that create ripple effects across every area of life. Through engaging personal stories, frameworks, and actionable insights, Dark demonstrates how small, intentional changes can lead to genuine emotional freedom and lasting transformation.
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The book is available now on Amazon: https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0FJ8L13PK
About the Author
Charlene Dark is the Chief Operating Officer of Avania, a MedTech clinical development partner, and CEO of Summus Advisors, LLC, a leadership development firm specializing in executive coaching and leadership team development. With over 30 years of experience, an NC State degree in statistics, and an MBA from UNC Chapel Hill, she blends analytical expertise with people-focused leadership.
As a certified executive coach, Dark is recognized as a natural connector who builds lasting relationships both inside and outside the boardroom. She enjoys reading, DIY projects, and cheering on the Carolina Hurricanes, while balancing life with her blended family of four children and eleven grandchildren.
