Aiko Bethea launches "Anchored, Aligned, Accountable," with Daniel Katz

"This book is a generous, practical guide for leaders ready to move from aspiration to action—with courage, care, and integrity." —Erica Lee
About this Event

Join us for the New York launch of Aiko Bethea's Anchored, Aligned, Accountable, a bold new framework for successfully navigating complicated interactions at work, at home, and in all our relationships.

Aiko Bethea will present from Anchored, Aligned, Accountable, followed by a conversation with Rainforest Alliance co-founder Daniel Katz, audience Q&A, book signing, and reception.

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About the book

We’ve all had them—awkward interactions at work that could have gone differently, misunderstandings at home that led to avoidable blowups. But what if those uncomfortable moments could become opportunities for personal transformation?

Renowned leadership coach Aiko Bethea gives us an innovative and road-tested framework for learning to show up in any situation authentically and not as the people-pleasing or conflict-avoidant versions of ourselves that have become second nature to so many of us.

The framework lays out how to successfully navigate moments of conflict: first we must be anchored in our values and purpose, then our actions and principles must be aligned, and finally we must be accountable for our impact. With these three steps, we can remake ourselves and our connections with others, fostering constructive dialogue and creating opportunities for growth.

Throughout the book, Bethea draws on decades of real-life experience to show us the many forms that these scenarios can take, offering practical advice to help us lead from our most genuine selves and deepen relationships in every part of our lives. In doing so, she shows us how to transcend the bullshit we constantly encounter and meet each new day grounded in truth, connected to our values, and in control of not just what we do but who we become.

Advanced Praise

“What if the moments you dread most become your greatest growth accelerators? Aiko Bethea’s practical framework empowers leaders to transcend fear, cut through chaos, and create meaningful connections.” —Kate Johnson, CEO, Lumen Technologies

“Clear and compassionate . . . Drawing on her years of coaching experience, Bethea names what is often left unspoken in our workplaces: the dynamics of power, identity, and accountability that shape our relationships. This book asks the question, ‘How can we each be living our values more often than not?’” —Prentis Hemphill, bestselling author of What It Takes to Heal

“Aiko Bethea addresses what many leadership frameworks leave unspoken: how power, identity, and accountability shape our ability to lead well. She helps us shift toward cultures defined by clarity, integrity, and meaningful change.” —Dr. Cindy Pace, global culture and leadership advisor and host of the Shift Forward podcast

About the author

Aiko Bethea, author of Anchored, Aligned, Accountable [Random House] is the Founder and CEO of RARE Coaching & Consulting, a leadership development firm that helps organizations build accountable, values-driven cultures.

A leadership consultant, executive coach, and Lead of the global Dare to Lead coaching and facilitator community, she has spent more than a decade advising C-suite leaders. Previously, she held leadership roles at the City of Atlanta and the Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation.

Bethea is also a faculty member at the Hudson Institute of Coaching. Her Anchored, Aligned, Accountable framework has been taught to thousands of leaders worldwide and has been recognized by Brené Brown for its impact on leadership and trust-building.

About Daniel Katz

Daniel Katz is an environmental leader, social entrepreneur, and philanthropic advisor with more than four decades of experience advancing conservation, sustainability, and environmental movement-building. He is Vice President and Lead Environmental Advisor at The Overbrook Foundation, where he directs environmental grantmaking focused on biodiversity conservation, environmental justice, climate solutions, and sustainable consumption. Daniel co-founded the Rainforest Alliance in 1986 and served as its Executive Director for 14 years, helping build it into one of the world’s leading environmental organizations. He continues to serve as its Board Chair. He is also co-founder of The Big Green Tent, a new initiative dedicated to identifying, elevating, and supporting high-impact environmental nonprofits. Throughout his career, Daniel has helped launch and strengthen numerous organizations and initiatives that connect philanthropy, innovation, and environmental impact. He serves on numerous boards and is the editor of two books.