Now available!

At Inspirit Institute, we are thrilled to announce that our book is now available!
This insightful guide offers valuable strategies for leaders and organizations looking to create impact in leadership and life.

Go from Overlooked to the Obvious Choice for the C-Suite

Book cover for Rise to the Role

You know you're capable of more. But without a proven roadmap, you're left guessing what it really takes to break through and lead at the executive level.

Do you feel stuck in middle management while less-qualified colleagues keep getting promoted ahead of you?

Are you frustrated by a career path that feels steep, slippery, and unclear?

Rise to the Role is your solution.

Created by executive coach and leadership expert Randall Ian Thames, this book reveals the Discover, Develop, Display framework that has helped hundreds of professionals transform from overlooked managers into executive leaders who stand out—and get promoted.

Is This Book for You?

  • You're stuck in middle management but know you belong in the C-suite
  • You've taken a step forward only to slide two steps back
  • You're tired of watching less-qualified peers move up while you wait
  • You have executive potential but no clear strategy to get there
  • You're ready to stop hoping for success and start creating it

If you answered yes to any of these, Rise to the Role is the career accelerator you've been searching for.

"A structured roadmap for leaders aiming to ascend with purpose and impact."

"In an era where leadership is continually evolving, Rise to the Role serves as both a guide and a catalyst."

— Michael C. Hyter, President and CEO, The Executive Leadership Council

What You'll Learn in Rise to the Role

This isn't just another leadership book. It's a step-by-step roadmap that bridges the gap between where you are now and where you're destined to be.

You'll learn how to:

Discover Your Superpower

Finally identify the unique strengths and talents that set you apart—so you can stop blending in and start being seen as executive material.

Build Your Four Pillars

Develop a balanced foundation across your physical, emotional, spiritual, and professional life that supports sustained executive success.

Tame Your Dragons

Pinpoint and overcome the internal and external obstacles that keep you stuck and hold you back from reaching your full potential.

Navigate the Unexpected

Build the resilience and agility to turn setbacks into comebacks and challenges into opportunities.

Stand Out Strategically

Master the art of executive presence and personal branding so you become the obvious choice for promotion.

Create Your Inevitable Outcome

Design and execute a clear, strategic career plan that leads naturally and inevitably to executive leadership.

Rise to the Role will help you go from:

  • Overlooked and undervalued → Recognized and sought after
  • Waiting for opportunity → Creating the conditions for promotion
  • Feeling uncertain about your next step → Following a proven framework
  • Managing day-to-day → Leading with vision and impact

About the Author

Randall Ian Thames – Executive Coach & Leadership Expert

Randall Ian Thames has spent decades coaching leaders at every stage of their careers, from emerging managers to Fortune 500 CEOs. A former senior partner at Korn Ferry and founder of the InSpirit Institute, he's helped hundreds of executives navigate their path to the C-suite.

Randall's unique approach combines rigorous business strategy, spiritual insight, and cognitive reframing to create transformational outcomes. His philosophy is simple:

"Decide: see the moment, honor it, master it, and rise to it."

As a sought-after speaker, coach, and advisor, Randall continues to shape the next generation of leaders across industries—helping them accelerate their growth, elevate their influence, and leave a lasting legacy.

Ready to Rise to Your Role?

If you're ready to stop waiting for recognition and start creating your inevitable outcome, Rise to the Role will show you how.

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