A Question of Leadership – by Keith Leslie (Hardcover)

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“Grounded in fascinating research and practical advice, A Question of Leadership is an essential guide to compassionate and effective leadership.” –Dame Carolyn Fairbairn, Director General, Confederation of British Industry “Keith 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’ “In 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.In 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 “This 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 “A 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 and Company “A Question of Leadership provides valuable insights for leaders across all sectors, and importantly highlights how leaders can effective learn from one another.” –Lesley King-Lewis, Chief Executive, Windsor Leadership “I 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 “This 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 CBE, Climate Change and Sustainability Strategy Lead, MOD “Drawing 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