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The Right Ingredients is now available online. Just like a great meal requires the right ingredients measured with care, leadership requires the right qualities developed with patience.
As a law enforcement leader for decades, I’ve seen firsthand that true leadership—the kind that builds a culture of excellence—never happens by accident. Dr. Oguntola understands this well. If you want people to respect you, trust you, and choose to follow you—not out of obligation, but genuine belief—you must lead with the right ingredients. This book reveals exactly what those ingredients are through the THANKFUL Method, offering a clear and practical path to leading with purpose, consistency, and impact.
As a higher education leader, I’m reminded daily that trust and relationships are at the heart of meaningful leadership, and The Right Ingredients speaks directly to that reality. Dr. Oguntola brings both authenticity and practical wisdom to the THANKFUL Method, offering a framework that resonates with anyone committed to developing people and leading with intention. This is a thoughtful and encouraging guide for leaders who care deeply about how they show up for others.
As a CEO for more than 20 years at the same organization, this book served as a powerful reminder that leadership is a lifelong journey - one that requires continual learning, reflection, and intentional growth. From the first pages, I was drawn in by its genuine, transparent, and vulnerable approach to leadership. The THANKFUL Method speaks not only to seasoned leaders, but also to employees and emerging professionals who aspire to lead with trust and purpose at any stage of their career.