The Ten Toughest Leadership Problems (and How To Solve Them)

By (author) Best, Katie
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An executive coach in book form – for those who see the value but don’t have the time or the resources – from a renowned leadership coach and LSE executive educator.
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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

''Reading Katie Best’s book is like having a no-nonsense leadership coach whisper sanity-saving advice in your ear, minus the hefty invoice . . . This is the practical handbook that will help you actually figure it out'' – Adrian Gostick, New York Times bestselling author of All In and Leading with Gratitude

Drawing on decades of in-the-field research and consultancy work, renowned leadership consultant Dr Katie Best shows how to solve ten of the most common – and complex – leadership problems.

In today’s fast-paced business environment, leaders often face challenges that can overwhelm the most seasoned professionals. While executive coaching can offer powerful results, it isn’t always accessible when needed. That’s when leaders can turn to Dr Katie Best.

In this book, Best works through ten of the trickiest and most common leadership challenges, including:

• Avoiding burn-out
• Making good decisions
• Improving employee performance
• Implementing strategy
• Handling the reality of hybrid working

Drawing on leading research and the real-world experiences of her clients, Best’s SOLVE framework helps leaders find a solution that fits their unique needs and gives them the tools to tackle any other problems they might encounter going forwards.

Practical and engaging, The Ten Toughest Leadership Problems: And How to Solve Them is an essential self-coaching handbook for leaders at any level.

''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

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Dr Katie Best has written the kind of leadership book every leader wishes they had sooner—clear, compassionate and immediately useful. The Ten Toughest Leadership Problems doesn’t just diagnose the challenges leaders face—it guides them through them, step by step. Whether you''re in a high-stakes boardroom or navigating everyday team dynamics, this book offers smart, grounded strategies to move forward. A powerful and timely resource for leaders at every level
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Reading Katie Best’s book is like having a no-nonsense leadership coach whisper sanity-saving advice in your ear, minus the hefty invoice. The Ten Toughest Leadership Problems doesn’t sugarcoat the messiness of leading today. If you’ve ever wanted to yell, ‘Why is this so hard?!’—this is the practical handbook that will help you actually figure it out
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Katie Best''s The Ten Toughest Leadership Problems is an invaluable tool that belongs in every leader''s kit. A ''pocket leadership coach’, it''s 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
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When Katie teaches our students at LSE, they appreciate her ability to provide insights grounded in research and evidence. Her book reflects th