“Arvid Buit moves far beyond the clichés of management theory, guiding readers into the deeper storylines that shape how we lead, decide, and grow. With the precision of a coach and the sensitivity of a storyteller, he reveals that true leadership begins with rewriting the inner narrative we live by. This book doesn’t just teach leadership—it transforms it, reminding us that leading others starts with the courage to understand and lead ourselves.”

“Arvid Buit’s Let’s Talk Leadership cuts through the “sentimental fog” that I have seen so often in executive development, whether it be coaching or education. The coaching landscape is saturated with assumptions and soft language, and Arvid offers a true antidote that is an analytical and grounded view of what leadership really is and what it takes. That is unusual, to say it weakly. The book approaches the topic with great precision and blends psychology, philosophy, and experience into a fascinating mix that never gets abstract. The tone is confident and, as I would expect from Arvid, at times provocative, but it is always rooted in a belief that people can grow: not by adopting new models, but by seeing themselves more clearly.”

“This extraordinary book made me feel nourished, encouraged and relieved. Unlike any other book about leadership it tells about the depth of true leadership without exhaustion. It is not about more to chase or new models, not about endless striving, and proving, but about including your story, your wounds, your shadow. Using old triggers as new tools. And filling your authority with realness. Arvid’s words are beautifully chosen and crystal clear. Yes, there is work to do, and he provides you with a plan, but this deep work will relax you and start to shape the outer world by itself. I look forward to meeting leaders who have read Let’s Talk Leadership and have learned about stabilizing the collective nervous system and staying present. So that in that collective, as the writer says, “Courage can reappear.”

“Leadership begins where illusion ends. For me, that line captures the essence of this remarkable book and the experience of reading it. Let’s Talk Leadership is far more than another book about models, strategy, or management. It is a personal and profound testament to Arvid Buit’s lifelong exploration of what it means to be a leader. Arvid has translated his knowledge of philosophy and psychology, and his experience as a boardroom coach, into a practical and useful guidance for leaders and their teams. The inclusion of real-life cases makes the book not just insightful, but truly engaging, with every lesson anchored in reality. I strongly believe this book will become a new standard work on leadership, because it is deeply human, grounded in science and experience, and unafraid of truth.“

“What makes this book special is that Arvid keeps it real and isn’t afraid to call out the usual leadership myths. No empty tricks here, just real stories and insights that make you think. He mixes science, psychology, and his own experiences to show why a bit of self-awareness and genuine reflection gets you way further than just piling up more methods or tools. So, if you’re done with the usual management talk and want to grow as a leader and a person, this book is a winner.”

“This book touched me more deeply than I expected. Let’s Talk Leadership exposes what truly lies beneath good leadership. Not methods or models, but your own story. While reading, I recognized how often my own beliefs, fears, and patterns stand in the way of what I genuinely want to bring. Arvid writes with both sharpness and compassion. He makes leadership personal, sometimes confronting, always constructive. It invites you to pause, to look honestly, and to choose again from intention rather than reflex.”