In Lead with Mettle: The Code, Heart, and Mindset of Authentic Leadership, Dr. Artavia M. Edwards explores the power and responsibility of leadership through the lens of ethics, integrity, and influence. She underscores that leadership is more than holding a title-it's about making decisions that shape individuals, organizations, and communities. This foundational volume in the Leadership Ethos series reveals what it truly means to lead with courage, honesty, and compassion. Through real-world examples and thoughtful reflection, Dr. Edwards examines how ethical leadership builds trust, empowers others, and sparks lasting, positive change. She also exposes the consequences of failed leadership-from corporate scandals to political corruption-demonstrating why moral principles must anchor every decision. Whether you're a business professional, educator, public servant, emerging leader, or simply curious about the power of ethical influence, Lead with Mettle delivers profound insight and actionable wisdom. Dr. Edwards challenges readers to reimagine leadership not as a means of control, but as a calling to serve, to uplift, and to transform.