Lead with courage. Connect and co-create with purpose.

In a world of increasing complexity and information overload, leaders must evolve. The Human Edge Advantage: Mastering the Art of Being “All In” offers a transformative approach to leadership—grounded in authenticity, connection to others, and co-creation—and calls on leaders to have the courage to be themselves and lead with purpose and presence.

Written by Lisa Danels, this ground breaking book guides leaders to shed their masks, step into their personal power, and empower others to do the same—igniting collaboration, innovation, and collective success that goes beyond individual contribution.

Lead with courage. Connect and co-create with purpose.
Unlock your leadership potential

Four essential pillars
of leadership mastery

In The Human Edge Advantage, author Lisa Danels guides leaders on the art of being all in-how to create a wondrous space in which co-creation, collaboration, and creativity flourish, and workers create meaningful connections that lead to breakthroughs and results. This exhaustively researched book is divided into four parts:

Part I: Integrating Head, Heart, and Gut
Part I: Integrating Head, Heart, and Gut

Ground-breaking tools and techniques to help you understand how to open your mind (your power to think), your heart (your power to feel), and your gut (your power of intuition).

Part II: Cultivating Personal Power
Part II: Cultivating Personal Power

Effective approaches to hone your awareness of all that you are, so that you can leverage your full self from moment to moment: in your experiences, interactions, decision-making, and understanding.

Part III: Connecting with Others
Part III: Connecting with Others

Proven methods on how to deepen and expand your relationships, so that your leadership becomes a powerful interaction with the team.

Part IV: Co-Creating Possibilities
Part IV: Co-Creating Possibilities

Creative guidance on how to use your connections to spark insight, innovation, transformation, and new possibilities.

Part IV: Co-Creating Possibilities

8 Takeaways Leaders
Will Learn

1
Lead Your Team to Co-Creation
Encourage collaboration that brings out the best in everyone. Create an environment where diverse perspectives thrive and innovation flourishes.
2
Walk with an Open Heart and Be Courageous
Lead with vulnerability and courage. Open your heart to your team, embrace emotional authenticity, and be bold in your decisions.
3
Create Authentic Connections
Build relationships grounded in trust and sincerity. Authentic connections lead to deeper engagement and better collaboration.
4
Shed Your Masks
Let go of the protective personas you’ve built over time. Embrace your true self, free from societal expectations and fears.
5
Step Into Your Personal Power
Own your strengths and weaknesses, and show up fully in your leadership role. Your personal power comes from embracing all parts of yourself.
6
Integrate Your Head, Heart, and Gut
Develop a balanced approach to decision-making that considers your logic (head), emotion (heart), and intuition (gut).
7
Trust Your Gut
Use your intuition as a valuable guide in leadership decisions. Trust that your “sense of knowing” can help you navigate uncertain situations.
8
Build a Culture of Vulnerability, Trust, and Optimism
Foster an environment where your team feels safe to share ideas, challenge the status quo, and grow together.

About Lisa Danels

A certified executive coach and a pioneer in the field of leadership and organizational development, Lisa Danels is the founder and executive director of Human Edge, a global dedicated to working with organizations to develop better leaders and better humans for a better world. As a senior executive, talent and leadership consultant and coach, Lisa focuses on developing mindful and purpose-driven leaders, unlocking their full leadership potential.

She holds a master’s degree in Organization Development and Human Resource Management from New York University and a bachelor’s degree in interdisciplinary public policy and administration with a concentration in International Relations from the University of New York at Buffalo. Lisa resides in Basel, Switzerland.

About Lisa Danels

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A proven framework that integrates head, heart, and gut for more resilient and connected leaders and teams, CORE™ Fusion is the foundation and The human Edge Advantage Team journeys is the path to co-creation, leadership and team success.

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What people are saying

"A practical manual that every leader should read. Danels shows how to cultivate an authentic leadership style that brings out the best in themselves and their teams."

Fabrice Chouraqui

CEO-Partner, Flagship Pioneering, and CEO, Cellarity 

"Achieve self-mastery with The Human Edge Advantage - a new guide for leaders everywhere to become more self-aware and authentic. With an extensive selection of. exercises and life stories, it’s a must-read in today’s complex organizational world."

Marina Udier

CEO, Nouscom

"Lisa Danels reimagines the idea of being all in to use one’s strengths and vulnerabilities to become a more authentic leader instead of working oneself to the point of exhaustion. The Human Edge Advantage gives insight to lead in a new way!"

Claudio Feser

Senior Advisor, McKinsey & Company

"Lisa Danels breaks down the journey to effective leadership into comprehensive steps that help unlock potential, create psychological safety, and tap into each person’s creativity and unique purpose."

Steffen Saltofte

CEO, Zentiva 

"The Human Edge Advantage shows leaders how to tap their people’s power, ideas, and wisdom to deliver high-performance results and innovation. Lisa’s authentic and practical approach opens doors for teams to co-create."

Dr. Jeanette Hron

Chief People Officer, Gategroup

"Having known Lisa’s work for many years, I am delighted to see her address our time's essential leadership challenges in a style grounded in science. She shares her expertise and real-life experience in talent and leadership development while tapping into the latest research and providing pragmatic solutions to grow leaders required for future success."

Jordi Martin-Consuegra

Deputy CEO Hudson and President, Dufry, North America

"The Human Edge Advantage is a wonderful read that addresses head-on how leaders can balance humanity with organizational and technological change. A much-needed resource for modern executives and team members!"

Eric Sydell

CEO, Vero AI, and coauthor of Decoding Talent

"The Human Edge Advantage is a must-read for leaders navigating our complex and fast-changing world. It helps leaders to be self-aware and authentic and provides practical advice for building resilience and fostering a sense of belonging and collaboration."

Gary Passman

CHRO, NeoGenomics Laboratories

"The Human Edge Advantage arrives at the right time when leaders need a roadmap to help them navigate a complex and fast-changing world. It gives practical tools and tips to engage teams and ensure everyone is all in. It is a must-read for anyone who realizes that building success requires strengthening self-responsibility and compassionately building team collaboration."

Peter De Meester

Global COO Health Nutrition & Care, DSM

"The Human Edge Advantage is for leaders to tap into their true selves, build resilience, and foster a sense of belonging. Lisa Danels transforms leadership with all facets of authenticity, power, trust, connectedness, and co-creation. It is a must-read compendium with brilliant examples and stories for leaders of all kinds."

Ekaterina Herzig

EVP North America Duty Free & Managing Director, Canada

"Achieve self-mastery with The Human Edge Advantage - a new guide for leaders everywhere to become more self-aware and authentic. With an extensive selection of. exercises and life stories, it’s a must-read in today’s complex organizational world. In retrospect, I initially attributed my success to luck, uncertain of the innate knowledge guiding me and my authenticity, which left me exposed. For years, I struggled to articulate the path that brought me to where I am today. This captivating book allows me to reevaluate my journey through a new lens."

Haining Auperin

CHRO, Sulzer, Ltd.

"A practical manual that every leader should read. Danels shows how to cultivate an authentic leadership style that brings out the best in themselves and their teams."

Fabrice Chouraqui

CEO-Partner, Flagship Pioneering, and CEO, Cellarity 

"Achieve self-mastery with The Human Edge Advantage - a new guide for leaders everywhere to become more self-aware and authentic. With an extensive selection of. exercises and life stories, it’s a must-read in today’s complex organizational world."

Marina Udier

CEO, Nouscom

"Lisa Danels reimagines the idea of being all in to use one’s strengths and vulnerabilities to become a more authentic leader instead of working oneself to the point of exhaustion. The Human Edge Advantage gives insight to lead in a new way!"

Claudio Feser

Senior Advisor, McKinsey & Company

"Lisa Danels breaks down the journey to effective leadership into comprehensive steps that help unlock potential, create psychological safety, and tap into each person’s creativity and unique purpose."

Steffen Saltofte

CEO, Zentiva 

"The Human Edge Advantage shows leaders how to tap their people’s power, ideas, and wisdom to deliver high-performance results and innovation. Lisa’s authentic and practical approach opens doors for teams to co-create."

Dr. Jeanette Hron

Chief People Officer, Gategroup

"Having known Lisa’s work for many years, I am delighted to see her address our time's essential leadership challenges in a style grounded in science. She shares her expertise and real-life experience in talent and leadership development while tapping into the latest research and providing pragmatic solutions to grow leaders required for future success."

Jordi Martin-Consuegra

Deputy CEO Hudson and President, Dufry, North America

"The Human Edge Advantage is a wonderful read that addresses head-on how leaders can balance humanity with organizational and technological change. A much-needed resource for modern executives and team members!"

Eric Sydell

CEO, Vero AI, and coauthor of Decoding Talent

"The Human Edge Advantage is a must-read for leaders navigating our complex and fast-changing world. It helps leaders to be self-aware and authentic and provides practical advice for building resilience and fostering a sense of belonging and collaboration."

Gary Passman

CHRO, NeoGenomics Laboratories

"The Human Edge Advantage arrives at the right time when leaders need a roadmap to help them navigate a complex and fast-changing world. It gives practical tools and tips to engage teams and ensure everyone is all in. It is a must-read for anyone who realizes that building success requires strengthening self-responsibility and compassionately building team collaboration."

Peter De Meester

Global COO Health Nutrition & Care, DSM

"The Human Edge Advantage is for leaders to tap into their true selves, build resilience, and foster a sense of belonging. Lisa Danels transforms leadership with all facets of authenticity, power, trust, connectedness, and co-creation. It is a must-read compendium with brilliant examples and stories for leaders of all kinds."

Ekaterina Herzig

EVP North America Duty Free & Managing Director, Canada

"Achieve self-mastery with The Human Edge Advantage - a new guide for leaders everywhere to become more self-aware and authentic. With an extensive selection of. exercises and life stories, it’s a must-read in today’s complex organizational world. In retrospect, I initially attributed my success to luck, uncertain of the innate knowledge guiding me and my authenticity, which left me exposed. For years, I struggled to articulate the path that brought me to where I am today. This captivating book allows me to reevaluate my journey through a new lens."

Haining Auperin

CHRO, Sulzer, Ltd.

"A practical manual that every leader should read. Danels shows how to cultivate an authentic leadership style that brings out the best in themselves and their teams."

Fabrice Chouraqui

CEO-Partner, Flagship Pioneering, and CEO, Cellarity 

"Achieve self-mastery with The Human Edge Advantage - a new guide for leaders everywhere to become more self-aware and authentic. With an extensive selection of. exercises and life stories, it’s a must-read in today’s complex organizational world."

Marina Udier

CEO, Nouscom

"Lisa Danels reimagines the idea of being all in to use one’s strengths and vulnerabilities to become a more authentic leader instead of working oneself to the point of exhaustion. The Human Edge Advantage gives insight to lead in a new way!"

Claudio Feser

Senior Advisor, McKinsey & Company

"Lisa Danels breaks down the journey to effective leadership into comprehensive steps that help unlock potential, create psychological safety, and tap into each person’s creativity and unique purpose."

Steffen Saltofte

CEO, Zentiva 

"The Human Edge Advantage shows leaders how to tap their people’s power, ideas, and wisdom to deliver high-performance results and innovation. Lisa’s authentic and practical approach opens doors for teams to co-create."

Dr. Jeanette Hron

Chief People Officer, Gategroup

"Having known Lisa’s work for many years, I am delighted to see her address our time's essential leadership challenges in a style grounded in science. She shares her expertise and real-life experience in talent and leadership development while tapping into the latest research and providing pragmatic solutions to grow leaders required for future success."

Jordi Martin-Consuegra

Deputy CEO Hudson and President, Dufry, North America

"The Human Edge Advantage is a wonderful read that addresses head-on how leaders can balance humanity with organizational and technological change. A much-needed resource for modern executives and team members!"

Eric Sydell

CEO, Vero AI, and coauthor of Decoding Talent

"The Human Edge Advantage is a must-read for leaders navigating our complex and fast-changing world. It helps leaders to be self-aware and authentic and provides practical advice for building resilience and fostering a sense of belonging and collaboration."

Gary Passman

CHRO, NeoGenomics Laboratories

"The Human Edge Advantage arrives at the right time when leaders need a roadmap to help them navigate a complex and fast-changing world. It gives practical tools and tips to engage teams and ensure everyone is all in. It is a must-read for anyone who realizes that building success requires strengthening self-responsibility and compassionately building team collaboration."

Peter De Meester

Global COO Health Nutrition & Care, DSM

"The Human Edge Advantage is for leaders to tap into their true selves, build resilience, and foster a sense of belonging. Lisa Danels transforms leadership with all facets of authenticity, power, trust, connectedness, and co-creation. It is a must-read compendium with brilliant examples and stories for leaders of all kinds."

Ekaterina Herzig

EVP North America Duty Free & Managing Director, Canada

"Achieve self-mastery with The Human Edge Advantage - a new guide for leaders everywhere to become more self-aware and authentic. With an extensive selection of. exercises and life stories, it’s a must-read in today’s complex organizational world. In retrospect, I initially attributed my success to luck, uncertain of the innate knowledge guiding me and my authenticity, which left me exposed. For years, I struggled to articulate the path that brought me to where I am today. This captivating book allows me to reevaluate my journey through a new lens."

Haining Auperin

CHRO, Sulzer, Ltd.

"A practical manual that every leader should read. Danels shows how to cultivate an authentic leadership style that brings out the best in themselves and their teams."

Fabrice Chouraqui

CEO-Partner, Flagship Pioneering, and CEO, Cellarity 

"Achieve self-mastery with The Human Edge Advantage - a new guide for leaders everywhere to become more self-aware and authentic. With an extensive selection of. exercises and life stories, it’s a must-read in today’s complex organizational world."

Marina Udier

CEO, Nouscom

"Lisa Danels reimagines the idea of being all in to use one’s strengths and vulnerabilities to become a more authentic leader instead of working oneself to the point of exhaustion. The Human Edge Advantage gives insight to lead in a new way!"

Claudio Feser

Senior Advisor, McKinsey & Company

"Lisa Danels breaks down the journey to effective leadership into comprehensive steps that help unlock potential, create psychological safety, and tap into each person’s creativity and unique purpose."

Steffen Saltofte

CEO, Zentiva 

"The Human Edge Advantage shows leaders how to tap their people’s power, ideas, and wisdom to deliver high-performance results and innovation. Lisa’s authentic and practical approach opens doors for teams to co-create."

Dr. Jeanette Hron

Chief People Officer, Gategroup

"Having known Lisa’s work for many years, I am delighted to see her address our time's essential leadership challenges in a style grounded in science. She shares her expertise and real-life experience in talent and leadership development while tapping into the latest research and providing pragmatic solutions to grow leaders required for future success."

Jordi Martin-Consuegra

Deputy CEO Hudson and President, Dufry, North America

"The Human Edge Advantage is a wonderful read that addresses head-on how leaders can balance humanity with organizational and technological change. A much-needed resource for modern executives and team members!"

Eric Sydell

CEO, Vero AI, and coauthor of Decoding Talent

"The Human Edge Advantage is a must-read for leaders navigating our complex and fast-changing world. It helps leaders to be self-aware and authentic and provides practical advice for building resilience and fostering a sense of belonging and collaboration."

Gary Passman

CHRO, NeoGenomics Laboratories

"The Human Edge Advantage arrives at the right time when leaders need a roadmap to help them navigate a complex and fast-changing world. It gives practical tools and tips to engage teams and ensure everyone is all in. It is a must-read for anyone who realizes that building success requires strengthening self-responsibility and compassionately building team collaboration."

Peter De Meester

Global COO Health Nutrition & Care, DSM

"The Human Edge Advantage is for leaders to tap into their true selves, build resilience, and foster a sense of belonging. Lisa Danels transforms leadership with all facets of authenticity, power, trust, connectedness, and co-creation. It is a must-read compendium with brilliant examples and stories for leaders of all kinds."

Ekaterina Herzig

EVP North America Duty Free & Managing Director, Canada

"Achieve self-mastery with The Human Edge Advantage - a new guide for leaders everywhere to become more self-aware and authentic. With an extensive selection of. exercises and life stories, it’s a must-read in today’s complex organizational world. In retrospect, I initially attributed my success to luck, uncertain of the innate knowledge guiding me and my authenticity, which left me exposed. For years, I struggled to articulate the path that brought me to where I am today. This captivating book allows me to reevaluate my journey through a new lens."

Haining Auperin

CHRO, Sulzer, Ltd.

"A practical manual that every leader should read. Danels shows how to cultivate an authentic leadership style that brings out the best in themselves and their teams."

Fabrice Chouraqui

CEO-Partner, Flagship Pioneering, and CEO, Cellarity 

"Achieve self-mastery with The Human Edge Advantage - a new guide for leaders everywhere to become more self-aware and authentic. With an extensive selection of. exercises and life stories, it’s a must-read in today’s complex organizational world."

Marina Udier

CEO, Nouscom

"Lisa Danels reimagines the idea of being all in to use one’s strengths and vulnerabilities to become a more authentic leader instead of working oneself to the point of exhaustion. The Human Edge Advantage gives insight to lead in a new way!"

Claudio Feser

Senior Advisor, McKinsey & Company

"Lisa Danels breaks down the journey to effective leadership into comprehensive steps that help unlock potential, create psychological safety, and tap into each person’s creativity and unique purpose."

Steffen Saltofte

CEO, Zentiva 

"The Human Edge Advantage shows leaders how to tap their people’s power, ideas, and wisdom to deliver high-performance results and innovation. Lisa’s authentic and practical approach opens doors for teams to co-create."

Dr. Jeanette Hron

Chief People Officer, Gategroup

"Having known Lisa’s work for many years, I am delighted to see her address our time's essential leadership challenges in a style grounded in science. She shares her expertise and real-life experience in talent and leadership development while tapping into the latest research and providing pragmatic solutions to grow leaders required for future success."

Jordi Martin-Consuegra

Deputy CEO Hudson and President, Dufry, North America

"The Human Edge Advantage is a wonderful read that addresses head-on how leaders can balance humanity with organizational and technological change. A much-needed resource for modern executives and team members!"

Eric Sydell

CEO, Vero AI, and coauthor of Decoding Talent

"The Human Edge Advantage is a must-read for leaders navigating our complex and fast-changing world. It helps leaders to be self-aware and authentic and provides practical advice for building resilience and fostering a sense of belonging and collaboration."

Gary Passman

CHRO, NeoGenomics Laboratories

"The Human Edge Advantage arrives at the right time when leaders need a roadmap to help them navigate a complex and fast-changing world. It gives practical tools and tips to engage teams and ensure everyone is all in. It is a must-read for anyone who realizes that building success requires strengthening self-responsibility and compassionately building team collaboration."

Peter De Meester

Global COO Health Nutrition & Care, DSM

"The Human Edge Advantage is for leaders to tap into their true selves, build resilience, and foster a sense of belonging. Lisa Danels transforms leadership with all facets of authenticity, power, trust, connectedness, and co-creation. It is a must-read compendium with brilliant examples and stories for leaders of all kinds."

Ekaterina Herzig

EVP North America Duty Free & Managing Director, Canada

"Achieve self-mastery with The Human Edge Advantage - a new guide for leaders everywhere to become more self-aware and authentic. With an extensive selection of. exercises and life stories, it’s a must-read in today’s complex organizational world. In retrospect, I initially attributed my success to luck, uncertain of the innate knowledge guiding me and my authenticity, which left me exposed. For years, I struggled to articulate the path that brought me to where I am today. This captivating book allows me to reevaluate my journey through a new lens."

Haining Auperin

CHRO, Sulzer, Ltd.

Ready to Transform
Your Leadership?

The future of leadership is grounded in authenticity, trust, and creative collaboration. The Human Edge Advantage is your roadmap to becoming the leader your organization needs. Are you ready to be all in?

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Lisa Danels
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Managing Director