The Ten Toughest Leadership Problems

And How to Solve Them
A leadership coach in book form. The essential self-coaching guide that delivers clear, actionable solutions for managers at every level.
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'Clear, compassionate and immediately useful . A powerful and timely resource for leaders at every level' – Dr Marshall Goldsmith, Thinkers50 #1 Executive Coach and New York Times bestselling author of Triggers

Drawing on decades of in-the-field research and consultancy work, renowned leadership expert Dr Katie Best cuts through the jargon to tackle the real problems leaders face every day.

Dr Best's signature SOLVE framework provides a simple, systematic approach to break down complex challenges, find the root cause and develop a solution. It's the practical tool you can employ immediately, even when time or resources for coaching are scarce.

Each chapter uses this framework to tackle a genuine and tough leadership problem:

• State the Problem: Gain clarity on what's really going wrong.
• Open the Box: Unpack the underlying causes using data and research.
• Lay Out Your Solution: Develop a realistic, tailored action plan.
• Venture Forth: Anticipate and overcome obstacles during implementation.
• Elevate Your Learning: Build on your new skills for lasting leadership growth.

Whether you're struggling with burnout, tricky decision-making, leading change or navigating the new hybrid workplace reality, this is the book you need to become a better leader now.

'An accessible, practical and vital resource for solving the kinds of sticky problems that all leaders face. Once you read it, you’ll be equipped to face any situation with thoughtfulness, skill and grace' – Peter Bregman, #1 Executive Coach and bestselling author of 18 Minutes and Leading with Emotional Courage

'Reading Katie Best’s book is like having a no-nonsense leadership coach whisper sanity-saving advice in your ear, minus the hefty invoice' – Adrian Gostick, New York Times bestselling author of All In and Leading with Gratitude

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