Traycee Mayer's Latest Book

The Leadership Contradiction

Choosing a Path of Love and Kindness

By Traycee Mayer

As a leader, if you do not know who you are and how you show up in the world, you will not know how to lead others in a way that lifts them up or guides your team to long-term success. Being able to stand in your true self and give another human being love and kindness will fulfill part of the job you have been tasked with.

Often, people need no more than to be supported with positive interactions if you have the right person in the right position.

Traycee will share her vulnerability and mishaps along her journey and give the reader brilliant insights to apply to their own life and leadership challenges.

Praise for The Leadership Contradiction

"Traycee guides you along the path to authentic leadership, embracing your true self and discovering who you are meant to be in this complex and confusing world. The Leadership Contradiction is a gem of a read that will captivate you from beginning to end."

"Employees and managers alike are thirsty for better ways to connect, produce and deliver in the marketplace, and The Leadership Contradiction quenches that thirst. It shows that raising the bar on love and kindness can actually elevate productivity, retention, and every other success metric within an organization. What a timely and refreshing read!"

"Ms. Mayer's book on leadership is the one you've been missing! Filled with raw emotion and vulnerability, The Leadership Contradiction takes you on a journey of deep introspection and discovery that all leaders need to travel to attain their highest level of effectiveness. It reminds us that we have choices and regardless of the outcomes, there are powerful lessons to be learned in every destination. In a world that's moving at the speed of light where capital is king in business, The Leadership Contradiction is an opportunity to choose a path where love is at the center and the positive impacts are limitless."

"This book should be given to anyone who finds themselves in a position of leadership currently or in the future. This book is a true guide to leadership -- but not in the way you may think. Traycee Mayer, the author, does a great job of illustrating how to break conventional leadership practices and choose a new path through love and kindness. This book is much needed this day in age! "The Leadership Contradiction" is well-written and digestible. I recommend it to all my friends who are just entering executive roles or are new to managing people!"

Who Should Read This Book?

Hospitality Leaders

General managers, hotel owners, operations leaders, and executives looking to improve employee retention, strengthen culture, and elevate guest experiences.

People Managers

Supervisors, department heads, and team leaders who want to build trust, improve communication, and create workplaces where employees thrive.

Human Resources Professionals

HR leaders and talent development professionals committed to improving engagement, reducing turnover, and helping employees feel valued and supported.

Purpose-Driven Professionals

Anyone who believes meaningful relationships, kindness, and human connection are essential to creating lasting success in business and life.

About the Author

Traycee Mayer

Traycee Mayer is a hospitality executive, professional speaker, certified coach, and award-winning author with more than 40 years of leadership experience. Having led teams of up to 600 employees, she is passionate about helping leaders build stronger cultures through connection, kindness, and people-first leadership.

Through her speaking, coaching, and writing, Traycee shares practical lessons that inspire others to lead with heart while achieving meaningful results. When she’s not working with leaders, you’ll find her traveling, scuba diving, and exploring new cultures around the world.

Award-Winning Leadership Insights

The Leadership Contradiction was honored as the Gold Winner in the Business Leadership category at the Hustle & Heart Book Awards.

Selected by a panel of 12 independent judges, the book was evaluated using a rigorous scoring process and recognized as the top entry in its category among a field of strong competitors. This distinction places Traycee among an exceptional group of authors, including overall Book of the Year winner Mel Robbins for The Let Them Theory.

This award reflects Traycee’s lifelong belief that great leadership begins with genuine human connection, and that kindness, compassion, and accountability are powerful drivers of both personal and professional success.

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