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Join the Before It Breaks Masterclass
Go beyond the book and experience the Loden Trust Framework in a practical, interactive session designed for leaders who want to build trust before it breaks.
READY TO LEAD WITH INTENTION?
The 7 Pillars Quick Reference
This quick reference gives you a simple, daily way to spot the gaps, reset your approach, and lead with clarity when it matters most.
Companion Workbook
Companion Workbook with Before It Breaks
Get the Companion Workbook eBook free when you purchase Before It Breaks. Offer ends August 7.
THIS IS WHERE MOST LEADERS STOP
Get the Companion Resource Bundle
These tools turn trust from a concept into something you can measure, track, and improve — every week.
SPEAK THE LANGUAGE OF TRUST?
Trust Vocabulary Glossary
This glossary gives you the language to identify trust gaps, diagnose what’s breaking, and lead with precision instead of assumption.
Choose the Format That Works for You
Before It Breaks is available in every format, designed to meet you wherever you lead.
Hardcover
The complete Before It Breaks experience. Built for your desk, your bookshelf, and the leaders you will share it with.
Paperback
The full book in a portable, affordable format. Perfect for leadership teams reading together.
eBook
Instant access. Read on any device. Searchable, highlightable, and always with you.
Audiobook
Dr. Loden narrates every word. Perfect for leaders on the go, commutes, travel, and between meetings.
Companion Workbook
The Before It Breaks Complete Leadership Workbook with guided reflection, team assessments, and action planning for every pillar. The deepest way to apply the framework.
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To unlock your free Reader Resource Bundle, seven exclusive resources are included with every purchase.
About Gearl Loden, Ph.D.
Gearl Loden, Ph.D. is a National Influencer of the Year, the Superintendent of Nixa Public Schools in Missouri, the 2015 Mississippi State Superintendent of the Year, and a 2025 AASA National Superintendent of the Year Finalist. He is the Founder and CEO of Loden Leadership & Consulting Group LLC, a leadership development and executive coaching firm dedicated to lighting the path for impactful leaders.
With decades of experience leading schools, districts, and organizations through transformational change, Dr. Loden developed the Loden Trust Framework™, a seven-pillar model for building the kind of trust that sustains organizations, elevates culture, and protects leadership legacy.
Before It Breaks is his first book and the beginning of a broader movement for leaders who believe that trust is not a soft skill. It is the most strategic asset a leader can build. The companion workbook, eBook, and audiobook editions extend that movement into every format, every schedule, and every learning style.
