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.
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.
Flawed but Willing:
Leading Large Organizations in the Age of Connection
“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.”
The Challenger Spirit:
Organizations that Disturb the Status Quo:
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.
20/20:
20 Great Lists by 20 Outstanding Business Thinkers