Make Your Leadership
Undeniable. Invaluable. Unforgettable.
A modern leadership book for professionals who want their impact, voice, and value to be unmistakable without self-promotion.
By Uma Subramanian
Ex-Microsoft | Executive Coach | Founder, Limitless Leaders
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Why This Book
The world is changing faster than ever, and leadership is changing with it. AI, automation, and constant disruption are rewriting how visibility, trust, and influence work.
In every shift, two kinds of professionals emerge. Those who wait for direction, and those who lead through it. This book is for the second kind, the ones ready to lead with clarity, confidence, and impact in a world that keeps shifting.
I wrote this book because the world no longer rewards quiet excellence. It rewards visible excellence, leadership that can be seen, felt, and remembered.
You do not have to shout to be seen. You just have to lead with intention, communicate with confidence, and make your value impossible to overlook.
Join me in redefining what it means to lead in this new era.
From a Founding Reader
"I had tears in my eyes while reading. It felt like you wrote my story. I already believe this book will help me become the leader I aspire to be."
- Founding Reader
"After finishing the first chapter, I read it again. The insights are powerful, and one line in particular stayed with me: ‘Being great is not the ceiling. It is the floor."
- Founding Reader
The Sought-After Leader Playbook
Early in my career, I believed great work would speak for itself. It didn’t.
I learned that if people cannot see your leadership, they cannot reward it. That realization changed everything.
I began showing up with intention, aligning my work to what mattered most, and communicating with clarity and confidence.
For over twenty years in tech, and now as a coach, I have worked with ambitious professionals who are already doing incredible work. They know that leadership today demands more than effort. It requires strategy, presence, and the ability to inspire others to move with you.
The Sought-After Leader is your playbook for mastering that next level of leadership, where performance meets purpose and impact becomes influence.
This book is not about titles or tactics. It is about showing up with clarity, connection, and confidence that others can feel.
When you support this book, you help define what great leadership looks like in the future.
My Hope for the Book
Who This Book Is For
This book is for professionals who are already great at what they do but want to be known for it.
It is for the leaders who create real results, move ideas forward, and support others, yet know that doing great work is no longer enough.
You might be the go-to person on your team, the one people trust when things get hard, but you are ready for the next level. The level where your leadership is seen, your voice is heard, and your value is impossible to overlook.
You do not need to be louder. You need to be more strategic, more visible, and more intentional about how you show up and communicate your impact.
It is also for those who believe leadership should not be about chasing recognition but about becoming the kind of leader people naturally turn to, trust, and remember.
Choose Your Experience
The presale for The Sought-After Leader is now open.
Every level is a preorder package that offers real value through signed copies, digital editions, the audiobook, event tickets, workshops, and exclusive behind-the-scenes updates.
If you are ordering for a team or organization, there is an option designed for group learning and leadership development.
By supporting the presale, you help bring this book into the world with clarity, strength, and impact.
Choose the level that feels right for you and become part of this journey.
The Supporter
$45
You believe in this message and want to help bring The Sought-After Leader into the world.
This tier gives you the core experience and an entry into the movement.
You will receive:
1 signed copy of The Sought-After Leader
An invitation to drop into one of our weekly virtual Sought-After Leaders Exclusive Leadership Circles in January
Exclusive behind-the-scenes updates of the book from Uma
Your name featured on the Wall of Gratitude
Your support helps shape a new kind of leadership rooted in clarity, confidence, and purpose.
The Believer
$75
This tier is for early believers who want to go a step deeper in supporting this mission. You help bring this book to life and receive an elevated experience designed for the founding supporters.
You will receive everything in the Supporter tier, plus:
Acknowledgements in the book
2 digital copies (so you can gift one)
1 audiobook version
2 tickets to the Book Launch Celebrations (Virtual or In-person, details to follow)
Your belief fuels more than a book. It helps spark a global movement of leaders who show up with clarity, confidence, and intention.
The Amplifier
$125
You believe in this mission and want to help it reach more professionals who are ready to grow, lead, and thrive.
You will receive everything in The Believer tier, plus:
1 additional signed copy (for a total of 2)
3 additional digital copies (for a total of 5)
2 additional tickets to the Book Launch Celebrations (for a total of 4)
Access to 3 exclusive live online sessions with Uma:
Becoming Sought-After as a Leader
Building Your Personal Brand in the AI Era
Storytelling for Influence and Impact
Access to the Launch Insider Circle
As an Amplifier, you are part of the founding community that spreads this message across organizations, teams, and networks. Your support helps ensure more professionals find the tools and inspiration they need to lead with confidence and authenticity.
The Inner Circle
$250
You are joining the inner circle of people who are helping this book make its way into the world. Your support is meaningful, and I am honored to share this milestone with you.
You will receive everything in The Amplifier tier, plus:
1 additional signed copy (for a total of 3)
5 additional digital copies (for a total of 10)
1 additional audiobook version (for a total of 2)
2 additional tickets to the Book Launch Celebrations (5)
Invitation to the exclusive workshop and Q&A: Behind the Book – From Idea to Published Author
A personal handwritten note of gratitude from Uma
Your name featured in the Inner Circle Founders section of the book, social media, and website.
This tier is a heartfelt thank you for standing with me as this book comes to life. Your support means the world to me. Thank you for being in my corner.
The Legacy Partner
$500
This tier is for the people who feel connected to this mission and choose to support it wholeheartedly. Your belief is part of the foundation of this book, and I want to honor that in a meaningful way.
You will receive everything in The Insider tier, plus:
3 additional signed copies (for a total of 6)
10 additional digital copies (for a total of 20)
1 additional audiobook version (for a total of 3)
4 additional tickets to the Book Launch Celebrations (for a total of 10)
Legacy Partner Lunch with Uma and other supporters in your area (Details to Follow)
Recognition as a Legacy Partner on the website, social media and inside the book
Thank you for choosing to support this work at such a meaningful level. Your belief and generosity will always be remembered.
The Visionary Circle (Team Edition)
$5000
This is for organizations, teams, and communities that want to grow together, strengthen communication, and build a culture of visible, trusted leadership.
You will receive:
25 signed copies of The Sought-After Leader shipped to one location
25 digital copies (eBooks) for your group
10 audiobook versions for leaders or organizers
A private group leadership program with Uma (up to eight hours, designed collaboratively and tailored to your goals)
A leadership debrief session for organizers to turn insights into practical next steps
Recognition as a Founding Organization or Community Partner on Uma’s website, social media, and inside the book
Access to the Launch Partner Toolkit (graphics, messages, and highlights for internal recognition)
Exclusive behind-the-scenes updates from Uma and early access to future leadership resources
Your organization becomes part of a global movement to redefine leadership for the AI era. By supporting this work, you will help your team rise together with clarity, visibility, and shared purpose, setting a new standard for what authentic, sought-after leadership can look like.
About The Author
Uma Subramanian is the Founder and CEO of Limitless Leaders, Inc., a leadership development company dedicated to helping professionals rise into impactful, authentic leadership in the age of AI and constant change.
She spent over two decades at Microsoft, where she became known for her strategic foresight, people-centered leadership, and talent for transforming bold visions into tangible impact across teams and business outcomes. Later, as a senior leader in a fast-growing tech startup, she guided teams through transformation, innovation, and scale. These experiences deepened her belief that leadership is not defined by titles but by trust, influence, and clarity of purpose.
Today, Uma coaches and mentors professionals around the world to lead with confidence, communicate with clarity, and create careers that flow with intention rather than hustle. She is a certified executive coach, speaker, and corporate facilitator with Maxwell Leadership and the creator of The Sought-After Leader Experience™, a transformational ecosystem that equips professionals with the skills and mindset to thrive and lead in a rapidly evolving world.
Join the Movement
The Sought-After Leader is more than a book. It is a call to lead differently, with clarity, confidence, and intention.
When you support this book, you are helping shape a new generation of leaders who lead with purpose, elevate others, and make their impact visible in a world that needs it most.
This movement begins with believers like you, professionals who know that leadership is not about chasing recognition but about becoming the kind of leader people naturally turn to, trust, and remember.
Be part of the founding circle that brings this vision to life.
Your belief will help this message reach professionals everywhere who are ready to rise, be seen, and lead with purpose.
Frequently Asked Questions
What do I receive when I support your presale?
Depending on the reward tier you choose, you’ll receive signed copies, bonus resources, live session access, or personal acknowledgments in the book.
What will appear on my credit card statement?
You will see ‘MANUSCRIPT’ reflected on your credit card statement.
When will I get my Perks and Packages?
Books (Ebook, Paperback, Hardback) will be delivered in May – June 2026.
Other perks, depending on what you ordered, could be released before the book is printed and published. I will reach out to you when each perk is ready for delivery. I will be regularly communicating with you after the campaign to keep you updated.
What are the Risks and Challenges?
I’ve already written the first draft of my manuscript. I have a publishing timeline in place and a team lined up to support editing, design, and distribution.
The main risks are:
• Timeline shifts during production or printing (I’ll communicate transparently!)
• Supply chain or shipping delays (especially with printed copies)
During revisions, I will engage with you regularly to keep you up to date on my progress.
Can I purchase multiple times?
Yes, you can order multiple times.
Are preorders refundable?
Preorders are non-refundable. However, you may transfer to another individual at no charge.
When is the deadline to support your presale?
See my social media posts for timeline information.
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