The world is changing faster and faster because of the internet and technology. The rigid models of leadership and long-standing rules of engagement and power we’ve come to count upon for generations are no longer reliable in this new hyper-connected and digitally-charged world we find ourselves in. This world is being fueled by openness, connection, transparency and shared power. The future of leadership mandates new levels of personal courage, self-awareness, and authenticity.To be blunt, navigating this new world can be incredibly confusing and frustrating. We have felt it, the people we work with have felt it, and if you are anything like us, then you are probably experiencing this frustration as well.We wrote this story to help you understand many of the underlying forces impacting the future and to help equip you with practical tools and techniques to deepen your connection to those around you, amplify your ability to positively effect change, and fuel high performance for you, your team, your family, and your organization.
Like some of the other leadership fables I’ve read, this one just didn’t go deep enough. It was good enough for someone that wants a short introduction to some leadership basics, but it fell short of getting to the heart of the issues.
As for the story, it was pretty good. Definitely above average for a leadership fable.
The book has very practical leadership advice that one can use immediately! Truly profound! More people need to read books like this and the workplace would turn into a much more pleasing place to be.