About The Book
Upheaval: An executive’s guide to organizational digital leadership is a playbook tailored for executives with activities that create the conditions to support adaptability, resilience and effectiveness in today’s high-velocity digital environments. It stresses the importance of investing in the essential digital leadership skills to achieve their business outcomes.
Organizational leadership development is due for a makeover!
For over 50 years, organizations have placed the responsibility for leadership on the individual and their willingness to change themselves. They’ve introduced mindfulness, wellness benefits, psychometric tests, and leadership training to deal with burnout, bullying, and effectiveness.
Leaders and organizations hold responsibility for leadership.
Sure, leaders are responsible for their personal and professional development and behaviour, but human behaviour is context-based. The situations and environments they work in impact how they show up, and that’s on the organization.
What people are saying
“Upheaval demands a bold reevaluation of leadership development in our digitally evolving world. With keen insight, Blackstaffe identifies the failings in traditional approaches to leadership training and offers a robust blueprint for cultivating equipped digital leaders. Her book is a crucial resource for boards and executives who recognize the urgency of nurturing leadership that not only survives but thrives in today’s digital landscape. Upheaval is a must-read for anyone committed to building resilient, future-ready organizations armed with collaborative, adaptable, and innovative teams.”
Dr. Marshall Goldsmith is the Thinkers50 #1 Executive Coach and New York Times bestselling author of The Earned Life, Triggers, and What Got You Here Won’t Get You There.
“Sculpting your organization for change requires executives to be curators of digital leadership. Read this.”
Michael Gale, Wall Street best-selling author of The Digital Helix
“Upheaval brilliantly captures the essence of modern digital leadership, offering insightful strategies that resonate deeply with my experience in the technology and eCommerce sectors. Patti’s guide is not just a roadmap for navigating digital transformation but a beacon for fostering innovation, collaboration and resilience in the rapidly evolving business landscape. A must-read for any executive striving to lead effectively in today’s interconnected digital world.”
Shaun Guthrie, SVP Technology and eCommerce
“A compelling guide to reimagining leadership for the digital age.”
Rebel Brown, CEO, Cognoscenti
“This book provides critical information about the need for new leadership characteristics and the ongoing need for their development in the digital organization.”
From the Foreword, written by Roy Atkinson, CEO of Clifton Butterfield, LLC.
“This is amazing Patti Blackstaffe! This work is thoughtful, practical, and in-depth; a testament to your own qualities!!”
Clemens Rettich, Co-Founder, Beaton Rettich Waters.
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