Leslie Bosserman '06, M.Ed. '08

Posted On - May 6, 2026


Leslie Bosserman '06, M.Ed. '08The debut book by executive leadership coach, educator and TEDx speaker Leslie M. Bosserman '06, M.Ed. '08, "Emotional Endurance: Faith-Fueled Skills for Bouncing Back," will be released July 28 by Zondervan Gift, an imprint under HarperCollins Christian Publishing.

From the press release:

Combining insights from psychological research with biblical principles, Bosserman offers a practical, hope-filled roadmap for building resilience that lasts.

In today’s world of unprecedented stress and burnout, "Emotional Endurance" addresses a question many people face: why do some individuals grow through adversity while others struggle to recover? Drawing on decades of coaching experience and her personal journey, Bosserman identifies "emotional endurance" as the key mindset that allows people to recover and emerge stronger from life’s toughest challenges.

"Emotional endurance isn’t about ignoring stress or pushing through at all costs," Bosserman says. "It’s about building the capacity to respond thoughtfully, process them with intention, and keep moving forward with clarity when life gets tough."

The interactive guide provides a comprehensive framework for transformation, including:

  • Eighteen Actionable Skills: Practical tools to build inner strength and grit through six core principles.
  • Fueling Growth Through Failure: Methods to turn setbacks into sources of strength when facing future challenges.
  • Energy Management: Strategies for anticipating what drains energy and creating space for restoration.
  • Purpose-Driven Courage: Replacing fear and paralysis with clarity by standing firm in a clearly defined purpose.

As the founder of Lead With Intention®, Bosserman has spent decades working with individuals, leaders, teams and organizations to develop emotionally healthy cultures and sustainable leadership practices. In "Emotional Endurance," she translates those lessons into accessible tools readers can apply in their personal lives, workplaces and relationships.

Excerpts from the book can be found here.

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