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Kindness in Leadership: The Competitive Advantage in a Changing World

Leadership is changing radically, irreversibly, and urgently. In a world defined by complexity, disruption, and rising demands for transparency, from the old paradigms of power and control to the more recent models of servant, authentic, and transformational leadership none are truly fit for purpose in today’s world. They were built for stability, not complexity. Designed to manage, not to inspire. Even the most progressive leadership frameworks now struggle to meet the demands of a landscape defined by volatility, and systemic accountability. After all, $bn's are invested in leadership development from world-renowned business schools to bespoke in-house frameworks and coaching pipelines. And yet, the question persists: Where are all the great leaders?

Despite the psychometrics, talent development models and fast-track programs, we continue to produce leaders who struggle to navigate complexity, inspire trust, or deliver sustained change. The problem isn’t a lack of investment it’s a failure of imagination. Kindness in Leadership doesn’t just critique the system. It offers a new blueprint, one that redefines what leadership excellence looks like in a world that demands both exceptional workplaces and commercial impact. Kindness in Leadership introduces a new standard one that doesn’t just adapt to change, but thrives. It reveals how kindness, when operationalised with Trust, Credibility and Purpose, becomes the most powerful competitive advantage in today’s volatile landscape. This vision is supported by a unique 360° tool called KINDset, which measures Kindness In Leadership across seven key dimensions.

Written for both emerging and established leaders, reformers, and changemakers. Whether you're leading a team, shaping policy, or redefining organisational culture, Kindness in Leadership equips you with the tools to lead like the leader you always wished you'd had.

Available from 31st October 2025. Advanced pre order inculding delivery available from 1st September including your very own access to a KINDset 360 report.