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CEO MONTHLY / AUGUST 2017 27 Thought Leader’s “Profound” Book Equips Readers to Thrive in Evolving Leadership Paradigm g down, all levels of leadership are experiencing a rapid loss of trust and confidence and the glaring absence of results that follows. Unethical business practices are costing more than 5% of the global GDP every year; citizens around the world have lost faith in the public and private sectors; and only 13% of employees are engaged at work. Clearly, there is a severe lack of effective leadership. Leadership Results provides a practical way forward through this global quagmire, with a clear, actionable model for leadership that works. “Despite billions being spent collectively on global leadership efforts, the failure rate still remains embarrassingly high,” admits the author, who was privileged to have the book’s foreword provided by Marshall Goldsmith, author of ‘Triggers’. “I see it happen all too often and, while I don’t have all of the answers, I have developed a proven methodology for any leader and their organisation to adapt to the times – significantly increasing their chances of survival. The good news is that they can move forward, and I’ll show them how.” “The book has a unique format – bringing together over 25 stories and case studies, with each chapter sharing a short fable-style story, and ending with a list of questions that will push and challenge readers not only to provide answers, but improve themselves in the process. There really isn’t anything else like it on the market.” Unsurprisingly, reviews have been glowing. For example, Professor of Leadership, Barry Z. Posner PhD, comments, “Sebastian Salicru has written a delightful book, full of inspiration and practical advice. He appreciates that you can’t be a leader without any followers, and properly asserts that the heart of leadership is the relationship between those who lead and those who would willingly follow. I loved the examples and stories, which make the book come alive, and valued the well–documented research to support his insights.” Korn Ferry CEO, Kevin Cashman, adds, “Turning uncertainty to deeper understanding and ambiguity to agility are two big challenges of leadership today. Sebastian’s book, Leadership Results, gives you the profound and pragmatic tools to meet these challenges.”