100 Mindsets of Challenger Leaders

This book is written for leaders that are challenging the status quo from the inside of large, established, institutions. As these organisations scale, we notice that complexity grows, their business models become entrenched and cultural barriers to change dominate. The greatest challenge leaders face at this stage is one of maintaining their energy, vitality and ability to innovate, in the face of the personal risk entailed in doing so. The100 mindsets captured here are written as an illustrated series of sharp, quick, paradoxical insights that disturb habitual corporate logic. The book is easy to pick up when five minutes are available, to remind the reader how easy it is to slip back into the comfortable armchair of conformity, and what to do to get out of it.

In turbulent times and a world full of uncertainty, volatility and disruption, embracing the challenger spirit has never been more critical. This writing is soul food for the explorer, the restless and the would-be agents of change. An accessible, thoughtful, thoughtprovoking and, above all, important book.

Paula Nickolds

Managing Director, John Lewis & Partners, UK

A book of hope and connectedness, a voice of
strength when my own is tested. This book is insightful, restorative, challenging and powerful – like a secret mentor.

Kris Webb

Chief People Officer, Coles Group Limited, Australia

Flawed but Willing:

Leading Large Organizations in the Age of Connection

Instability, disturbance, emergence, networks, informal learning, trial, error, adaptability, low growth, fluctuation and momentum these are the experiences that dominate the lives of today s business leaders. There is a growing awareness that the old industrial constructs of detailed planning, perfection and process are no longer working as effectively as we might wish in our large, established organisations. This book is a challenge to the way we relate to each other and lead businesses in the post-industrial age; it is full of passionate stories, reflections and insights. The writing inspires the practice of alternative forms of courage, acceptance of our imperfections and new methods of contact with each other as we navigate the changing nature of the workplace.

“Flawed But Willing does not preach or promise to be a “how to” management guide. Instead, Khurshed creates a series of mental prompts for the reader to consider by sharing stories based on his extensive experience of working with senior executives. Khurshed’s unique style is effective in enabling the reader to personalize the subject matter in a way that will help them better connect with others, deal with the messiness of true engagement in complex organizations and lead in a world that demands a new set of skills.”

Erich Gerth

CEO, Bluebay Asset Management

The Challenger Spirit:

Organizations that Disturb the Status Quo:

 

Challenger organisations are those that are disrupting their market, challenging their own habits and taking on dominant competitors. They are typically innovative and radical but what of those that lead them? This book analyzes the practices and disciplines that underpin the successful Challenger organization. In particular it looks at how Challenger leadership and culture can be developed in large, complex, established businesses.

I enjoyed this book, was stimulated, amused and provoked by it. Considering most other business books are not only badly written, but set themselves up as second rate Bibles, I applaud this work. It is a Bible for the flawed but willing. And a record of how these vices can be turned into virtues to the benefit of millions of people.

Tim Smit KBE

Co-founder and CEO, Eden Project

20/20:

20 Great Lists by 20 Outstanding Business Thinkers

 

As part of its 20th anniversary celebrations, the LID publishing group invited 20 of its thought-leading authors to contribute to this unique book – a collection of 20 lists, with each list containing points of advice based on each author’s area of expertise. The world-class contributors include Dave Ulrich – consistently ranked the most influential HR thinker on the planet – Andy Law – former chairman of St Luke’s, described by the Harvard Business Review as the “scariest company in the world” – John Grant – the godfather of modern marketing – and Kevin Duncan – bestselling author of The Diagrams Book. Psychologists, business professors, industry leaders and company directors share their unique, savvy and rich ideas and views on work and life in this rare collection.