STRUGGLE TO STRENGTH
How Authentic, Relatable Leadership Shapes Success
It takes a deep dive into personal growth as the foundation for professional success. At its core is the Twelve-Attribute Care Framework, the centerpiece of this book.
A Book for Leaders Trying to Find Their Way Through the Professional World
The goal is to help readers become better versions of themselves so they can build stronger, lasting relationships—both personally and professionally. The pages are vulnerable, honest, and human. This is a story filled with real-life lessons and flaws, written with the hope that readers will find the strength to grow, whether in their personal lives or professional journeys.
If this book helps even one person, I will have achieved my goal. Greatness is not about the relentless pursuit of it. Life is going to throw you curveballs, but with my Twelve-Attribute Care Framework, you will find it easier to knock them out of the park.
— Jonathan Eldridge
Who Struggle to Strength Is For
Senior Leaders
Educational Institutions
Educational Institutions
Carrying bigger responsibility while working to stay grounded, self-aware, and human in the role.
Educational Institutions
Educational Institutions
Educational Institutions
Preparing students for the real world through emotional intelligence and leadership development training.
Founders and Operators
Educational Institutions
Founders and Operators
Scaling teams and culture at the same time, without letting growth erode leadership integrity.
First-Time Managers
First-Time Managers
Founders and Operators
Learning how to lead with clarity, hold people accountable, and build trust without losing connection.
Mid-Level Leaders
First-Time Managers
HR and L&D Leaders
Managing up and down while making the quiet decisions that shape team culture every day.
HR and L&D Leaders
First-Time Managers
HR and L&D Leaders
Equipping leadership teams with tools that strengthen communication, trust, and emotional intelligence.
The pages are vulnerable, honest, and human. This is a story filled with real-life lessons and flaws, written with the hope that readers will find the strength to grow — in their personal lives and professional journeys.
Jonathan Eldridge
Frequently Asked Questions
Struggle to Strength is Jonathan Eldridge’s National Bestselling leadership book. It is a deep dive into personal growth as the foundation for professional success, with the Twelve-Attribute CARE Framework at its core.
Struggle to Strength is published by Game Changer Publishing. It was released October 31, 2025.
Yes. The book is written for leaders at any stage, including first-time managers and emerging leaders — the CARE Framework gives them a practical model they can apply from day one.
Yes. Bulk orders are available for leadership teams, HR programs, book clubs, and events. Email jonathan@soulfocusmindset.com for bulk pricing.
CARE stands for Connection Amplifies Real Engagement-and his 12 attribute framework being–Consistent, Adaptable, Reliable, and Execution. Each pillar expands into three attributes, for twelve in total: Consistent, Compassion, Curiosity • Approachable, Authentic, Adaptable • Respect, Reliable, Relatable • Enthusiastic, Execution, Eagerness.
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