Lead Boldly: Seven Principles from Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr.

“A guide for those who dare to challenge the status quo and create spaces of equity and opportunity.” —Serena Williams

Leadership insights from one of history’s most influential voices.

Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. was assassinated more than 55 years ago, yet his words continue to inspire millions of people, young and old—from all races and backgrounds. During his remarkable life, he embodies bold and compassionate leadership and achieved a level of influence few thought possible for a Black man born in Atlanta just before the Great Depression.

Now, aspiring leaders can reflect on some of Dr. King’s most impactful speeches and integrate his lessons into their modern leadership journeys. Robert F. Smith, Founder, Chairman and CEO of Vista Equity Partners, offers his own insights and experiences on each passage on how themes like “The Beloved Community”, “Economic Justice”, and “Two Americas” played a central role in his own leadership development and why the visionary ideas of Dr. King espoused are so important for leaders to understand and apply today.

Photographs can be found in the audiobook companion PDF download.

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Release date

Audiobook: 12 August 2025