Interview With Author Antonio Stubbs
Tell us about yourself and how many books you have written.
I’m an executive leadership coach, speaker, and now a first-time author with the release of Unleash Your Leadership. My work focuses on helping senior executives and emerging leaders strengthen influence, drive execution, and build high-performing teams.
Before stepping fully into coaching, I spent years in the corporate world in senior leadership roles, where I was deeply involved in driving both operational performance and cultural transformation. That experience shaped how I approach leadership today; practical, disciplined, and focused on real impact.
I’m a certified member of the Maxwell Leadership Team and an Intelligent Leadership Executive Coach with John Mattone Global, and I’ve had the opportunity to work with leaders across the Caribbean, supporting growth from the executive level to emerging talent.
Unleash Your Leadership is my first book, and it brings together much of the work I’ve been doing with leaders over time – providing a clear, practical system for leading with greater clarity, consistency, and purpose.
What is the name of your latest book and what inspired it?
My latest book is Unleash Your Leadership: The Leadership Operating System for Influence, Execution, and Legacy.
It was inspired by the work I’ve been doing through my signature mentorship and coaching program, Unleash Your Leadership, where I guide leaders through a 10-to-12-week cohort experience. In that environment, I saw firsthand the challenges leaders face across different industries, particularly around influence, execution, and leading with clarity.
The book also reflects my own journey, drawing from years in senior leadership roles, the lessons learned along the way, and the work I continue to do today as a leadership strategist and executive coach.
In many ways, the book brings all of that together into a practical system – one that helps leaders move from working harder to leading with greater intention, structure, and impact.
Do you have any unusual writing habits?
I wouldn’t say unusual, but I’m very intentional about writing in a conversational way. I write as if I’m sitting across the table from the reader; much like I would in a coaching session.
I also rely heavily on real-life experiences and stories from my leadership journey and the work I do with leaders today. I find that stories bring clarity to concepts that might otherwise feel abstract, and they help readers see themselves in the situations being described.
Another part of my process is refining for simplicity. I often go back and strip things down so the message is clear, practical, and easy to apply. If a reader has to work too hard to understand it, I know I need to simplify it further.
Ultimately, my goal is to make the writing feel real, relatable, and actionable, not complex and theoretical.
What authors, or books have influenced you?
I’ve been influenced by a number of leadership thinkers whose work has shaped how I see and practice leadership.
John C. Maxwell has had a significant impact on my approach to influence and personal growth. His writing, in many ways, became the foundation of my understanding of leadership because of how clearly and practically he defines what leadership truly is. He has a unique ability to make leadership simple, relatable, and actionable.
Patrick Lencioni’s work around team dynamics and organizational health has also been instrumental, particularly in understanding what drives dysfunction and how to build cohesive teams.
Ken Blanchard’s emphasis on servant leadership, along with the practical leadership insights of Jack Welch, Larry Bossidy, and Ram Charan, have all contributed to how I think about execution, accountability, and results.
What I appreciate about each of these authors is their ability to take complex leadership ideas and make them practical and actionable. That has influenced my own writing, as I aim to do the same by providing leaders with a clear system they can apply in real-world situations
What are you working on now?
I’ve started working on my next book, which will focus on how leaders show up day to day, moment to moment.
It will be practical and relatable, centered on the behaviors, mindset, and presence that shape how leaders are experienced by their teams. The goal is to help leaders become more intentional in how they lead, communicate, and influence others.
As with my first book, it will be grounded in real-world experience and designed to give leaders something they can apply immediately.
What is your best method or website when it comes to promoting your books?
So far, I’ve focused primarily on LinkedIn, where I’ve been able to connect directly with leaders and professionals who resonate with the message of the book. That has been a strong starting point because it aligns closely with the audience I serve.
As I continue to grow the reach of the book, I plan to expand into other platforms and approaches, but I’m very intentional about staying where meaningful conversations and real engagement are happening.
Do you have any advice for new authors?
Write in a way that genuinely adds value to people.
Focus on helping the reader see themselves in your writing—their challenges, their questions, and their growth. When readers can relate to what you’re saying, the message becomes more impactful.
Also, stay committed to learning. Writing is a process, and you will continue to grow as you go. The goal should be simple… it’s not perfection – it’s clarity, consistency, and meaningful impact.
What is the best advice you have ever heard?
One of the best pieces of advice I’ve ever received is to always be authentic and honest with people.
Over time, I’ve come to realize that authenticity builds trust, and trust is the foundation of influence and leadership. When people know you’re genuine and consistent, it changes how they engage and respond to you.
That advice has stayed with me, and it continues to shape how I lead, coach, and communicate every day.
What are you reading now?
I’m currently reading The Power of Potential by Thomas D’Eri.
It’s a powerful reminder of what’s possible when leaders focus on developing people and creating environments where individuals can truly thrive. The message around unlocking potential – both in ourselves and others.
What’s next for you as a writer?
I plan to continue writing more books that will add value to people in the most practical ways possible.,
If you were going to be stranded on a desert island and allowed to take 3 or 4 books with you what books would you bring?
If I had to choose a few books to take with me, they would be:
1. The Bible
2. Becoming a Person of Influence
3. Scaling Up
4. Trillion Dollar Coach
They offer a balance of spiritual grounding, practical leadership and business insight, and real-world application.
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