ABSTRACT

The world of the 2020s is complex and demanding. We are faced with a myriad of difficult decisions about our present and future, driven by the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic, the economic downturn, rising unemployment and inequalities, digital disruption, uncertain political environments, and climate change. In this book, leaders from around the world share their experiences in adapting to the changing world and the lessons they have learnt. They offer advice on mastering a diverse range of leadership concepts, skills, and behaviours to prepare for the challenges of the 21st century.

The easy-to-follow format is grouped around the core concepts of Leadership, entrepreneurship, and volunteering; Purpose and values; Authenticity, trust and presence; Strategising, thinking, and decision-making; Mentoring and development; Mental resilience; Diversity and inclusion; Negotiating and collaborating; and Social and environmental impact. Each of the 32 chapters takes you on a voyage of discovery to a wide range of "powers" and inspires you to use them to open new opportunities in your life and workplace.

If you are a recent graduate aspiring to gain meaningful employment in a rapidly transforming workplace, or a mid-career professional whose job may soon change or disappear with increasing automation, this book is for you. If you are a consultant, coach, mentor, or trainer, looking for new approaches, this book will provide valuable guidelines. If you are a seasoned professional navigating the new norms, this book will give you many inspiring insights.

part I|57 pages

Leadership, entrepreneurship, and volunteering

part II|45 pages

Purpose and values

chapter 5|13 pages

Mastering the power of purpose

chapter 6|14 pages

Mastering the power of kindness

chapter 7|16 pages

Mastering the power of moral value

part III|48 pages

Authenticity, trust, and presence

chapter 9|14 pages

Mastering the power of trust

Evolving your leadership

chapter 10|10 pages

Mastering the power of presence

part IV|49 pages

Strategising, thinking, and decision-making

part V|34 pages

Mentoring and development

part VII|36 pages

Diversity and inclusion

part VIII|49 pages

Negotiating and collaborating

part IX|54 pages

Social and environmental impact