Reviews

“Irvine Nugent’s Leadership Lessons from the Pub offers a refreshing new look at Emotional Intelligence that fills a critical gap. In his page turning account of his father’s pub, bombed in the Northern Irish conflict and rebuilt, he shares deep lessons he learned since early childhood about leadership. Laced with humor and incisive understanding of the human psyche, Nugent explains how self-awareness, emotion regulation, empathy and community engagement are critical leadership skills needed by every organization.” Helen Reiss, MD, Associate Professor of Psychiatry, Harvard University

“Whether you are a faculty member, coach, tech manager, or anyone interested in learning more about leadership or teaching others, this book is a perfect read. For 25 years I have taught university courses in leadership, produced workshops, and counseled others about their own leadership development. I have used a wide range of materials developing leadership in my own leadership teams and I have not read a book that is this warm and instructive at the same time.

Dr. Nugent is a captivating storyteller and approaching leadership through the lens of emotional intelligence is particularly effective. “Lessons from the Pub” is compelling and engaging and will be a book I broadly share. After you finish reading this book, maybe you and a friend will want to stop in a pub to consider some of what you’ve learned!” Sue Borrego, Ph.D. Professor School of Education and Human Services, former Chancellor at the University of Michigan Flint.

“As soon as you begin this book you’ll be captivated by the opening story, then transformed by the unique way Irvine reveals powerful leadership lessons from the qualities of the Irish pub where he grew up.” Michael Hauge, Hollywood story expert and business coach, author: Storytelling Made Easy

"Take this journey through the fascinating world of an Irish pub and learn powerful lessons about leadership. I look forward to my next visit to the pub, discovering the Irish charm that Irvine shared here.” Brigadier General Jeff Foley (US Army, retired), President, Loral Mountain Solutions, LLC