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26 CEO MONTHLY / AUGUST 2017 , Based on cutting-edge research, work experience and the wisdomof Sebastian Salicru, ‘Leadership Results: How to create adaptive leaders and high-performing organisations for an uncertainworld’ gives readers the understanding to embrace the myriad of leadership challenges organisations face today. With contributions fromover two dozen leaders from around the world, Salicru ensures readers and their organisations are aware of the boldness, mindset, adaptability and skills required to excel in an environment defined by turbulence and volatility. Thought Leader’s “Profound” Book Equips Readers to Thrive in Evolving Leadership Paradigm Having coached hundreds of leaders and businesses, as well as presented at conferences around the world, Sebastian Salicru knows first-hand that leadership has no concrete definition. In fact, leaders are now challenged more than ever as a new paradigm shrouds them – forcing them to sink or swim. At the end of the day, it comes down leaders’ ability to evaluate, adapt and buck the trend of widely- adopted cultures that are actually doing more damage than most will admit. In his new book, Salicru equips the brave to fight back and thrive with gusto. Synopsis of ‘Leadership Results: How to create adaptive leaders and high-performing organisations for an uncertain world’: Amodel for developing the leaders and delivering the leadership results the world needs. Leadership Results explores the fall of traditional leadership thinking and the struggling multibillion dollar leadership development industry that is failing to deliver results, and explains the mindset, skills, ways of being and methods that will get results in this new context and evolving paradigm. The Leadership Results model is practical and predictive, providing a way forward for companies seeking to build sustainable leadership capacity, develop individual leaders, boost employee engagement and deliver breakthrough results through shared and collective leadership. Actionable steps guide the reader through the process of evolving leadership culture to see increased productivity, growth opportunities and ensured profitability borne from a culture of trust, collaboration, fairness and a commitment to innovation and real prosperity. Expert analysis debunks pervasive myths and assumptions surrounding leadership, employee engagement, and talent development, while demystifying the role technology plays in innovation and progress. Leaders, coaches, trainers, OD practitioners, change agents, and students will find insightful guidance, thought–provoking discussion and illustrative case studies that will help them: • Rethink leadership to make a stronger impact • Stop making the same mistakes and start forging a new path forward • Develop themselves as adaptive and authentic leaders • Take bold action to change the status quo • Marry strategic and innovation leadership into a force for real change • Boost employee engagement across their organisation • Build organisation-wide leadership capability that delivers real business results From Presidents, Prime Ministers and other heads of state on