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This book is for good leaders in organizations, large and small, everywhere. The power of their collective response to turbulent times will surely tip the balance towards creating a decent, civil and sustainable society for all.A unique and rich mix of imaginative true-to-life story-telling and sage, enthusiastic and practical advice
Good Leaders in Turbulent Times is for those nightmare times when everything seems to be falling apart around us.
With engaging humour and deep wisdom, it tells the stories of leaders who drift into crisis, struggle deep in wild waters, digest their experiences and move on to find new ways of living and working. The wise words they discover along the way will be as valuable for you as for them.
'An energising and liberating book...'
- Jane Keeper, Social Worker, Former Director of Operations at REFUGE'A must-read for anyone seeking to lead with courage, empathy and conviction in today's unpredictable and challenging world.'
- Ambassador Salwah Dallalah, Director, Conference Affairs Services, UNFCCC and IAEA'A wise and compassionate look at living through leadership crises and difficult relationships and moving from surviving to thriving.'
- Ros Oakley, Co-Founder and First Chief Executive, Association of Chairs'The next best thing to being in the room with Martin... You will find him on every page.'
- Greg Dalder, Bereavement Counsellor, ArizonaNow in his sixth decade working in civil society, Martin Farrell has held senior positions at organizations including Save the Children and the British Red Cross. Since his first assignment with the UN in 2002 he has been in demand as an international facilitator and crisis coach. He is a Certified Professional Facilitator Emeritus.
About the author
After volunteering in Manchester and South Africa, Martin Farrell held leadership positions in mental health, criminal justice and youthwork before senior positions at Save the Children and the British Red Cross.
He established his consultancy get2thepoint in 1999. Drawing on a deep understanding of personal and group dynamics, underpinned by his training in psychotherapy and his own experience of personal and professional crisis, he has been engaged by ACEVO since 2002 to coach leaders through crisis.
Since his first international assignment with the UN in 2002, he has been in demand as a group process UK and international facilitator and crisis coach. He was Europe Middle East North Africa Regional Director of the International Association of Facilitators (IAF) 2013-16. He is a Certified Professional Facilitator (CPF) Emeritus, which is IAF’s top international award, and has written widely, including a regular column for ‘Governance Magazine’ and ‘Third Sector’ and a range of books and articles on civil society.
Summary
A true-to-life story crammed with wise words and practical advice drawn from leaders’ own all-too-real experience of managing through crisis. Every civil society leader should keep this on their bedside table for those nightmare times when everything is going horribly wrong...
