{"product_id":"a-question-of-leadership-9781472986023","title":"A Question of Leadership","description":"\u003cb\u003eBook Synopsis\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eA fascinating guide to effective leadership in times of crises, with a psychological underpinning  that provides both context and practical advice.\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eWhether planned or unexpected, change can present leaders with some of their toughest sustained challenges, regardless of seniority or the organisation''s size. In \u003ci\u003eA Question of Leadership\u003c\/i\u003e, Keith Leslie provides a wide range of illustrative case studies derived from both research and his first-hand experience in the public and private sectors. They are united by an overarching thesis: the failure of many change initiatives is caused by the leader''s inability to fully consider the consequences and magnitude of the situation. Across business and society, the prevalence and impacts of such short-sighted mistakes has become more apparent than ever following the onset of the Covid pandemic in 2020.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eEach chapter provides an engaging narrative that presents a relatable leadership dilemma, before undertaking an analy\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eTrade Review\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003eGrounded in fascinating research and practical advice, \u003ci\u003eA Question of Leadership \u003c\/i\u003eis an essential guide to compassionate and effective leadership. -- Dame Carolyn Fairbairn, Director General, Confederation of British Industry\u003cbr\u003eKeith Leslie has produced a very timely, well written and markedly useful book about leadership. It is stuffed with clear advice and important warnings for anyone involved in leadership, and manages to combine the lessons of a practitioner with the thoughts of an intellectual. -- Keith Grint, Emeritus Professor, University of Warwick and author of 'The Arts of Leadership'\u003cbr\u003eIn an age when change is relentless, and too many top leaders are blinded by ego, Keith’s testimonies about what really works in leading organizations to success are most refreshing. This candid approach to mental health as a leadership issue could not be timelier. -- James Lahey, Director of the Centre on Public Management and Policy, University of Ottawa\u003cbr\u003eThis book convincingly explains that real leadership is about asking powerful questions and accompanying others on their journey by listening, learning and humbly promoting solidarity. -- Lord John McFall of Alcluith, Senior Deputy Speaker of the House of Lords\u003cbr\u003eA refreshingly human, grounded, nuanced guide to leading sustainable change in a complex system. Keith Leslie’s decades of wisdom and experience shine through on every page. -- Caroline Webb, author of 'How to Have a Good Day' and Senior Adviser to McKinsey \u0026amp; Company\u003cbr\u003e\u003ci\u003eA Question of Leadership \u003c\/i\u003eprovides valuable insights for leaders across all sectors, and importantly highlights how leaders can effectively learn from one another. -- Lesley King-Lewis, Chief Executive, Windsor Leadership\u003cbr\u003eI commend the wisdom of a working lifetime in this book to all who seek to lead their organization through crisis to good health. -- William Storrar, Director of the Center of Theological Inquiry, Princeton, NJ\u003cbr\u003eThis is a book for our times.  With skillful use of the pandemic and other stories clearly laid out, Keith Leslie guides all of us as leaders involved in change. His people-centric focus on mental health is ground-breaking. -- Lieutenant General Richard E Nugee CB CVO CBE, former Chief of Defence People, Ministry of Defence\u003cbr\u003eDrawing upon examples from BigCo and Tech in North America, this book is packed with deep insight, applicable-knowledge and advice gained through real-world experience. Keith’s book delivers a valuable, timely and engaging view of the problems faced by organisations as they navigate change. -- Chris Cook, VP Engineering, Navarik\u003cbr\u003eCovid has exposed so many of the inadequacies of the standard leadership clichés. So nothing could be more timely and necessary than \u003ci\u003eA Question of Leadership\u003c\/i\u003e with its width and depth, its sensitivity,  insight and judgement about this great shared experience in which, as he writes, none of us have been bystanders. -- Lord Peter Hennessy, Attlee Professor of Contemporary British History, Queen Mary University of London\u003cbr\u003eA leadership book for leaders at all levels of an organisation. It provides credible and practical insight for leaders embracing inclusion and mental health; wishing to leave a legacy of a buoyant and motivated workforce, all while supporting organisational impact and building stakeholder value. -- Aisha Sheikh-Anene, Chair of the Board, Mental Health Foundation\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Bloomsbury Publishing PLC","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":48739475849559,"sku":"9781472986023","price":18.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0817\/1739\/5799\/files\/9781472986023.jpg?v=1720052354","url":"https:\/\/bookcurl.com\/products\/a-question-of-leadership-9781472986023","provider":"Book Curl","version":"1.0","type":"link"}