Table Of Content“Change . . . fear not! The inspirational experiences shared by many in this
book help us to unleash the tremendous power that we all have, and in our
own way, we can generate the leadership to prepare ourselves for this age of
great changes.”
Beng Neoh, Managing Director, Challenger Funds
Management (Asia), Singapore
“Mastering the Power of You brings together an extraordinarily diverse range
of leaders to deliver the perfect go-to contemporary leadership guide for the
21st century; insightful and enlightening, expect this book to arm leaders
at all levels with the winning concepts, skills, and behaviours to deliver
significant and lasting change.”
Lieutenant General Richard Wardlaw, OBE,
Chief of Defence Logistics & Support, Strategic Command, Defence Support,
Ministry of Defence, UK
“In a world where books on leadership fill libraries with biographies
and memoirs, and ‘how to’ volumes are in abundance, this distillation of
Mastering the Power of You is powerfully succinct. In a time when clear advice
on how to be mindful of one’s own leadership journey is generally in short
supply, this collaboration fills that void in an easy-to-read, compelling way.
I recommend this book to every leader as a way to remember why your
leadership is so important, and why bringing your thoughtful, authentic self
to the problems we all face is powerful.”
Clair J. Moeller, President and Chief Operating Officer,
Midcontinent Independent System Operator (MISO), USA
“We all have power to influence others. Mastering the Power of You is a book
that explores the motivations and practices of leadership. Why do we assume
these leadership roles? What’s in it for us? If you need guidance about how
your leadership can be used to influence others, for the collective good, then
this book is for you.”
Louisa Wall, Member of Parliament,
New Zealand
“If you are looking for a read that will help you adapt and succeed in today’s
fast-changing and challenging world, whatever your stage of career might
be, then this is the book for you. I was particularly struck by the rich content
of the book which included valuable insights on different parts of strategic
decision making and leadership, all based on personal experiences and
analyses of the contributing authors.”
Marios Demetriades, Financial Services Expert and Entrepreneur, Former
Minister of Transport, Communications and Works, Republic of Cyprus
“Mastering the Power of You is a diverse and helpful toolkit that is usable across
cultures and contexts. It contains experience, advice, and practical exercises –
something to help any of us to become better versions of ourselves and to
have a better impact in the world.”
Air Vice Marshal Andrew Clark, Chief of Air Force,
Royal New Zealand Air Force, New Zealand
“This wonderful book serves as a source of inspiration to senior leaders as
well as a tool set for emerging leaders. With the modular approach chosen,
the interested reader will find practical and actionable advice for the current
leadership issues. Its content is both easily accessible and state-of-the-art
thinking.”
Christian Schäfer, Director and Global Head of Payments,
Corporate Bank, Deutsche Bank, Germany
“Mastering the Power of You is a must-read for all who are interested in
cultivating their leadership skills to succeed in the 21st century. Leaders
from around the globe in diverse fields share their real-world experiences,
lessons learned, and guidance on the skills and behaviors that are essential to
delivering results and sustainable change with long-lasting positive impact. It
is an inspiring and thought-provoking guide.”
Sherry Maple, For-purpose Brand and Business Development Leader in
Emerging and Developed Markets; former Director CPG and Food
Service - Latin America, Starbucks, USA
“Leadership opportunities are increasingly complex and fast-changing.
Mastering the Power of You provides rich perspectives for all current and
aspiring leaders to think deeply about the environment in which we operate
and provides insights and ideas to help you lead with purpose and with
authenticity.”
Neil Tomlinson, Vice Chair, Deloitte, UK
“Mastering the Power of You is a must-read for those entrusted to lead during
a period of massive disruption and uncertainty. Leading any organization
in the best of times can be a real challenge. However, leading in a world
fueled by war, social upheaval, and a pandemic will require skills and
qualities that were unthinkable just a few years ago. The leadership
journey into the future has begun. How we succeed in making this critical
transition will have implications that may last for generations. This book
is a must-read to help us understand the past, but also how we embrace a
very different future.”
Gary A. Officer, President and CEO,
The Center for Workforce Inclusion, USA
“Mastering the Power of You breaks the topic of leadership into thirty-two bite-
sized themes, each of which covers invaluable principles and tips that will
definitely serve as a perfect leadership guide for leaders in all spheres of life.”
Oyinkan Adewale, Independent
Non-Executive Director, Lafarge Africa
“Mastering the Power of You is a fine collection of personal experiences and
stories of well-established leaders from around the world; highlighting
critical leadership concepts, behaviors, and skills. The book is an excellent
guide for anyone aspiring to be an effective leader and a better person.”
Alan L. Barretto, Managing Director, Nilpeter India
“There’s a vital role for progressive, values-based leadership to help tackle
pressing global challenges from economic and racial inequalities to the
climate crisis. Any leader who wants to make a positive impact should draw
inspiration from this book about how they can play their part in shaping a
fairer and more sustainable world.”
Dhananjayan Sriskandarajah, Chief Executive, Oxfam GB
“Exploring and embarking on a leadership journey is one of the biggest
adventures in everyone’s life. The expedition prepares for every eventuality
that we meet in this uncertain world. Don’t forget to pack this magnificent
book with you. Mastering the Power of You guides you to reach far and higher
destinations.”
Chiaki Sakurai, Senior Vice President, Otsuka Pharmaceutical, Japan
“Mastering the Power of You is a thought provoking and compelling read for
any leader in the 21st century. Bringing together a diverse group of leaders,
who share their practical and inspirational insights on how we can all be
better leaders for the benefit of others and ourselves; irrespective of your
role, sector, or stage in your career and life more broadly.”
Sean Cruise, Managing Director, Global Head of Data &
Digital, Apex Group, UK
“Mastering the Power of You is an inspiring collection of insights from leaders
generously sharing their wisdom and experience. I highly recommend that
you read this book if you want to tap into those very special qualities we all
possess and can develop beyond those we learn in formal education. It will
be a game changer for you as for me!”
Amanda Ellis, Senior Director, Global Partnerships, Julie Ann Wrigley
Global Futures Laboratory, Arizona State University; and Professor of Practice,
Thunderbird School of Global Management, USA
“I really enjoyed dipping into Mastering the Power of You and learning
from the insights of leaders from around the world. I learned a great deal
from the experiences that have been shared, the practical insights that
are described, and the valuable self-help exercises that are offered in each
chapter.”
Mike Thomas, Chair, University Hospitals of Morecambe
Bay and Visiting Professor of Organisational Leadership,
University of Chester, UK
This delightful book Mastering the Power of You is a must-read for everyone,
from graduates to senior executives. In our uncertain world, this book will
inspire you to become a better leader, support your team, and navigate
pandemics, conflicts, and other unpredictable, adverse economic and social
situations. The strength of the book lies in the diversity of the authors from
around the world, the depth of experiences shared, the leadership topics
covered, and plenty of examples and exercises to practice your skills. As
they say, the only constant in the world is change, and this book provides
tools to equip all leaders and future leaders to deal with our ever-changing
environment.
Reinette van der Merwe, CEO,
First Capital Bank, Botswana
“Mastering the Power of You gives you insightful thoughts behind the leadership
expected for today’s business environment. Great reading for all business
leaders who need to deal with diversities and inclusiveness.”
Masaya Fujimori, CEO, Cornerstone Japan
“Mastering the Power of You is an insightful book on leadership with many
chapters contributed by leaders from diverse background and industries
around the world. This book is a useful resource written in an engaging
and enlightening manner with practical examples. A highly recommended
reading for recent graduates as well as seasoned professionals.”
Eng Hui Ti, Chief Executive Officer, Baiduri Bank, Brunei
MASTERING THE POWER OF YOU
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.
Lalit Johri is a strategic advisor to national and international organisations
and former Senior Fellow in International Business, Saïd Business School,
University of Oxford.
Katherine Corich is Founder and Chair of Sysdoc Group, a non-executive
Director of the UK Civil Aviation Authority, and Chair of global anti-
trafficking charity, It’s a Penalty.
Gay Haskins is former Dean of Executive Education at Saïd & London
Business Schools and a co-author, with Mike Thomas and Lalit Johri, of
Kindness in Leadership, Routledge, 2018.
MASTERING THE
POWER OF YOU
Empowered by
Leader Insights
Edited by Lalit Johri, Katherine Corich, and
Gay Haskins
