‘The Leadership Lab rightly shines a white-hot spotlight on the need for 21st-century leaders to be thinking about gender and provides a valuable snapshot on how to get started.’ JULIA GILLARD, 27TH PRIME MINISTER OF AUSTRALIA, CHAIR OF THE GLOBAL INSTITUTE FOR WOMEN’S LEADERSHIP, KING’S COLLEGE LONDON
‘It’s time to recognize that the orthodoxy of leadership has done terrible damage to the fabric of society. This book lays out clearly what we can do to change the way leadership operates to the benefit of all of us.’ LORD MAWSON, OBE, SOCIAL ENTREPRENEUR
‘Wise words on leadership to steer you through perilous waters.’ SIR ANTHONY SELDON, MA, PHD, FRSA, MBA, FRHISS, VICE-CHANCELLOR OF THE UNIVERSITY OF BUCKINGHAM, CONTEMPORARY HISTORIAN, EDUCATIONALIST, COMMENTATOR AND POLITICAL AUTHOR
‘The forward thinking in The Leadership Lab forces us to revisit how we frame our judgements and how we put teams together. This new thinking is so important when the pace of change is so high. Adopting empathetic leadership and diverse thinking will create the critical competitive advantage.’ JACQUELINE DE ROJAS, CBE, PRESIDENT OF TECHUK, CHAIR OF DIGITAL LEADERS, NON-EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR AND ADVISER
‘The Leadership Lab comes at an important moment when we’re moving from traditional management approaches to an enabling leadership philosophy. The authors identify the new expectations required of leaders “to do the right things and not just to do things right”. This message is critical at a time when uncertainty is the new norm.’ CHARLOTTE LINDSEY-CURTET, DIRECTOR OF DIGITAL TRANSFORMATION, INTERNATIONAL COMMITTEE OF THE RED CROSS
‘The Leadership Lab is The Art of War and The Prince for the 21st century.’ GREG WILLIAMSON, HEAD OF STRATEGY, PLURIBUS LABS
‘I’ve made The Leadership Lab required reading for my entire team. Chris Lewis and Pippa Malmgren have done a masterful job summarizing global trends and the tools every 21st-century leader requires to not only succeed but to thrive. Anyone interested in making sense of the forces that shape our ever-more complex world needs to read this book!’ KENNETH TODOROV, BRIGADIER GENERAL, USAAF (RET) AND VICE PRESIDENT, NORTHROP GRUMMAN MISSION SYSTEMS
‘This book will make you think afresh about leadership. Chris Lewis and Pippa Malmgren challenge the narrative and perspective on leadership, from a hierarchical, experience-led, “show of authority”, to a flatter, experience-shared, “show of responsibility”. What a ride! Read on.’ SIR GEORGE ZAMBELLAS, FORMER FIRST SEA LORD AND TECHNOLOGY ADVOCATE
‘In this robustly researched and powerfully articulated book, Chris Lewis and Pippa Malmgren explore the contemporary geopolitical and economic challenges facing today’s leaders. They cut through the prevailing confusion to provide an invaluable world-view and perspectives on new social, cultural, technological, behavioural, political and economic realities.’ AMIR HUSSAIN, COE (CHIEF OF EVERYTHING), YEME ARCHITECTS
‘The Leadership Lab provides leaders with great insight and will help them make the right decisions. With this breadth of vision, readers can follow the Nelson Mandela leadership mantra: “Lead from the back – and let others believe they are in front.” A must-read for all who lead or aspire to lead.’ EDMUND V KING, OBE, AA PRESIDENT, VISITING PROFESSOR OF TRANSPORT, NEWCASTLE UNIVERSITY
‘In a world that seems to be changing faster than ever before, one constant remains – the need for inspirational and effective leaders. With disruptive forces showing no sign of slowing, this is a vital contribution at a timely moment.’ ANDY SILVESTER, THE SUN
‘This is a unique book, summarizing today’s realities and the trends that will dictate the future. It is the voice of today’s leaders, obtained by the authors visiting numerous cities around the globe, holding open-ended sessions with key individuals from a variety of walks of life. I highly recommend it.’ ROBERT J HERBOLD, CHIEF OPERATING OFFICER (RET), MICROSOFT CORPORATION
‘Interesting, insightful, innovative. A must-read if you choose to lead.’ LORD HOLMES OF RICHMOND, PARALYMPIAN
‘Like other all-pervading technologies, the internet has brought both wonders and terrors. To cope in this world, leaders will need new ways of thinking, and this book promises them just that.’ MATT RIDLEY, THE TIMES
‘How do you lead in a world of constant confusing change? Not in the same way you did 20 years ago. That’s a lesson too many leaders have failed to learn – and why The Leadership Lab has to be a must-read for all of them.’ MERRYN SOMERSET WEBB, EDITOR-IN-CHIEF, MONEYWEEK
‘The book that proves the reign of the “hero CEO” is over. Chris Lewis and Pippa Malmgren make a compelling case for the philosophy that many of us have already bought into − successful modern leadership is about how you interact with the people around you and the information at your fingertips.’ MELANIE RICHARDS, VICE CHAIR, KPMG
‘The Leadership Lab is essential reading for aspiring civilian and military leaders alike.’ KARIN VON HIPPEL, DIRECTOR-GENERAL, ROYAL UNITED SERVICES INSTITUTE
‘Reading The Leadership Lab is an eye-opening experience. It gives much-needed context to a world with changing cultures and a new expectation of leaders. The writing affirms the advantages of diversity whether it be in geography, culture or gender. I recommend it to all leaders who are open to new ideas.’ TOM HOENIG, FORMER PRESIDENT OF THE FEDERAL RESERVE BANK OF KANSAS CITY AND VICE CHAIRMAN OF THE FEDERAL DEPOSIT INSURANCE CORPORATION
‘Society is changing at an exponential rate. To thrive, our thinking also has to change at an exponential rate. The Leadership Lab provides a much-needed road map for that change.’ HAP KLOPP, FOUNDER OF THE NORTH FACE AND PROFESSOR OF ENTREPRENEURSHIP AND INNOVATION AT HULT UNIVERSITY
‘I’m proud to say that many of the ideas in The Leadership Lab were developed in San Diego. This is no accident: our city is home to world-class global companies and leadership thinking, where inspiration springs from inclusivity and innovation.’ REP SCOTT H PETERS, MEMBER, US HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
‘Everywhere you look, someone has a tale of uncertainty to tell, but how many of us are really preparing for the future? The Leadership Lab prepares us to turn uncertainty into transformative opportunity.’ TOM SAVIGAR, SENIOR PARTNER, THE FUTURE LABORATORY
‘The insights, observations and recommendations in The Leadership Lab are incredibly relevant to the myriad of challenges facing leaders today. This must-read book turns the traditional model of leadership on its head and proposes a more inclusive one that takes into account the increasingly fast-paced and interconnected world in which we operate.’ BRENDA TRENOWDEN, CBE, GLOBAL CHAIR OF THE 30% CLUB AND HEAD OF FINANCIAL INSTITUTIONS, EUROPE, AT ANZ
‘The Leadership Lab is a must-read for anyone in a leadership role in either the private or public sector. Global political leadership is embarrassingly poor or non-existent, whilst corporate leaders seem more concerned about their careers than the sustainability of their business. This book is a call to arms about real leadership.’ PROFESSOR SIR CARY COOPER, ALLIANCE MANCHESTER BUSINESS SCHOOL
‘Leaders are struggling to adapt to change and it is clear that the education system is also struggling with the demands of the new world. Experienced leaders are realizing that what worked in the past is no longer viable in the multigenerational, agile and non-hierarchical organizations of tomorrow. This book provides essential guidance on how best to operate in the disruptive Now Economy.’ MARK BORKOWSKI, FOUNDER, BORKOWSKI PR
‘Globalized capital benefits everyone most when it is driven by enlightened, forward-thinking, innovative visionaries. As Chris Lewis and Pippa Malmgren point out, the pace of change has a dark side and this is a warning to follow the light.’ BILL THORNHILL, GLOBALCAPITAL
‘The ideas in this book show how global leadership is responding to change. It comes not only from decades of experience but from those who have the appetite, the ambition and the attitude to see the future as an opportunity.’ GREG CLARK MP, SECRETARY OF STATE FOR BUSINESS, ENERGY AND INDUSTRIAL STRATEGY
‘A concisely written, meticulously researched and intellectually challenging treatise. Importantly, it will challenge our young leaders to ask: “What kind of a person do I need to be – or become – if I am to take up any leadership role and be really effective in this new world?”’ PETER GUMMER, BARON CHADLINGTON, ENTREPRENEUR
‘The Leadership Lab points out the truth of the gender debate – that inequality works to the detriment of both genders. It is the authentic sound of the trumpets of Jericho, but this time from within the citadel.’ BARONESS ANNE JENKIN
‘There is a crisis in leadership across all sectors of society, from government, business, healthcare and academia. Those who attempt to lead often lack the skills and those who should lead don’t know how. The Leadership Lab provides all of us with the tools to understand the nature of good leadership, the knowledge to reject those who lead poorly and the confidence to embark upon a leadership role.’ PROFESSOR RUSSELL FOSTER, CBE, FRSB, FMEDSCI, FRS, NEUROSCIENTIST, UNIVERSITY OF OXFORD
‘The Leadership Lab is for leaders who are ready to embrace the bold transformation needed to lead in a time of exponential change. It points us in a clear direction – leverage what it means to be human and lead with dignity.’ GARY KRAHN, BRIGADIER GENERAL, US (RET) AND HEAD OF LA JOLLA COUNTRY DAY SCHOOL
‘This book should be gifted to politicians the day after they are elected and used as a career bible for all those who aspire to lead. Now, more than ever, they need to be armed with skills which embrace a new way of thinking focused on how we lead in an era where there is an extensive lack of faith in what has gone before.’ KATIE PERRIOR, FORMER DIRECTOR OF COMMUNICATIONS AT NO 10 DOWNING ST, TIMES WRITER, BROADCASTER AND CHAIR OF INHOUSE COMMUNICATIONS
‘The Leadership Lab is an excellent and thought-provoking analysis of today’s leaders and a unique look at the skills of tomorrow. It shows the factors influencing executives and how they make their decisions and their mistakes. It is indispensable reading for all current and aspiring leaders.’ MARC-OLIVER VOIGT, COMMUNICATION DIRECTOR MAGAZINE AND FOUNDING CHAIRMAN OF THE EUROPEAN EXCELLENCE AWARDS
‘All leaders and the next generation should have a good read of this thought-provoking book. It is written as Chris speaks, a million ideas a minute, so perfect aeroplane and toilet reading. Take time out in order to do something positive for the society and environment that we live in.’ PETER DE HAAN, SOCIAL ENTREPRENEUR
‘A fascinating and thought-provoking read – once again, Chris Lewis and Pippa Malmgren have perfectly gauged the political and corporate temperature of our times.’ ALISON CORK, ENTREPRENEUR AND BROADCASTER
‘Fascinating and insightful, this book analyses the key elements of future leadership in a rapidly changing world.’ DR JULIE MAXTON, CBE, THE ROYAL SOCIETY
‘The Leadership Lab represents a tour de force in the topic of change and the challenges facing the modern leader. Justifiably critical of the status quo, it challenges us to think in the modern multiplicity of change to improve leadership competencies for a 21st century. Full of tips, it doesn’t pull punches, yet is optimistic and inspiring, and should be mandatory reading for the aspiring leader. Read it. Our world needs you to.’ PETER PEREIRA GRAY, THE WELLCOME TRUST
‘The Leadership Lab is ambitious in scope and utterly original in its approach to the leadership task in the 21st century. It recognizes and embraces the challenges of complexity. Rather than simplify by omission – our traditional reductionist and largely quantitative approach – Chris Lewis and Pippa Malmgren identify the origins of this complexity and suggest how, as leaders, we can begin to make sense of it and act. Nicely combining abstract concepts with deep experience, this is a well-argued and essential read!’ PROFESSOR DAVID BROWN, LANCASTER UNIVERSITY MANAGEMENT SCHOOL
‘Chris Lewis and Pippa Malmgren lay out a compelling case for the richer outcomes derived from a more holistic style of leadership. In The Leadership Lab, we find the left brain and right brain need not be mutually exclusive. Successful leaders integrate their creative and analytical assets to lead diverse groups to achieve higher levels of organizational success.’ LANCE NAIL, DEAN, SAN DIEGO STATE UNIVERSITY