He is best known for his work in the field of organizational behavior and is the author of several books, including:
- "Making Thinking Visible: Eight Thinking Skills Anyone Can Master to Solve Any Problem"
- "The Leader’s Mind: Mastering Leadership Skills for the Workplace of Tomorrow"
- "The Eight-Step Leader: A Guided Course for Leading at All Levels"
- "The Secret Language of Leadership: How Leaders Inspire, Engage, and Transform"
- "The Four C's of Leadership: Courage, Commitment, Character, Competence"
- "The Leader's Checklist: 12 Essential Steps for Success"
- "The Nine Virtues of Leadership: A Path to Excellence"
- "Leading With Purpose: The Keys to Building a Thriving Organization"
- "The Six Secrets of Change"
- "The Culture of Success."
- "Mindfulness For Dummies"
Stansfield has also written articles for Forbes, The Wall Street Journal, and The New York Times.