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This month sees the launch event of a new book about navigating the pitfalls of modern leadership. Co-authored by two coaching alumni; naturally, we wanted to learn more!<\/p>\n

\u201cIn a world filled with complexity and chaos, leadership is not about having all the answers. It\u2019s about asking the right questions, staying open to change, and working together to craft solutions that benefit both people and the planet.\u201d<\/p><\/blockquote>\n

Leading in a Wicked World<\/em> is a book built on the idea that traditional leadership models are no longer sufficient for the world we live in. It explores how leaders can cultivate adaptive, ethical leadership to navigate these profound challenges and push us toward a sustainable future. The inspiration behind Leading in a Wicked World<\/em> comes from the urgent need to address the \u201cwicked problems\u201d our planet faces\u2014climate change, inequality, and the breakdown of trust in institutions, to name a few.<\/p>\n

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Understanding the interconnectedness of today’s global workplace<\/h4>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n

‘We’re on a mission to help leaders navigate the complex, unpredictable challenges of today\u2019s world’ say the authors, Sonja Wekema<\/a> (pictured above, with Erik de Haan) and Matthias Schramm.<\/a> Sonja says that in order to make impactful, long-lasting decisions, it’s crucial to understand planetary boundaries and the interconnected nature of global issues. A great example of our interconnected world lies in the creation of the book itself. A collaboration spanning The Netherlands, Germany, USA, Portugal, France, Italy, UK, and South Africa. Penned by two of our Ashridge executive coaching master’s alumni who, due to the Covid outbreak, had only met in person once.<\/p>\n

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Featuring a graphic appearance from the Hult Ashridge campus on page 2.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

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‘Our story started at Hult Ashridge<\/a> in March 2020\u2014the last year of our Executive Coaching Master’s. Over the years, we kept in touch. Every other week, we spoke on Zoom about how Covid-19 was affecting our lives and our work. We spoke about the \u201cwicked world\u201d we live in. How leaders in our organizations were dealing with it, and the mental health and supply chain issues we saw people navigating. We spoke about our dreams. Our ambition to create a good place for our children. We started writing our stories down, as we believed there might be something interesting in them that we could share.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n

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Sonja and Matthias with their editor, Dara Colwell.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n
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In February this year, Matthias and Sonja saw each other for only the second time. And in April, they published their book. Within a couple of months, it was on the bestseller list for Dutch online book store Managementboek.nl, a testament to the international currency of this english language book.<\/p>\n

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Readers can expect insights into how you can lead in a way that embraces uncertainty. Build resilience and foster collaboration across sectors and communities. You’ll be invited to follow the path of the white rabbit, which turns out to be your own path. A story filled with references from known and unknown scientists and questions for you to follow your inner compass.<\/p>\n

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The book is already gaining traction and generating great conversations. It’s being launched at a networking event in The Netherlands on November 21 – you can register to attend here<\/a>.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n

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Link to buy: www.leadinginawickedworld.com<\/a><\/p>\n

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Interested in coaching leaders to navigate the complex issues of today? Visit the website<\/a> for more on our coaching qualifications.<\/h3>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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