Good Leaders in Turbulent Times - by Martin Farrell (Paperback)

About the Book

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...

Book Synopsis

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...

From the Back Cover

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, Arizona

Now 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.

Review Quotes

Essential reading for all chairs and chief executives and all who care about charity governance - Amazon 5*

This is a remarkable book: the author's multiple approaches to the subject - through story-telling, through direct advice, and through the recorded experience of real individuals - provide a thorough exploration of the topic of workplace adversity - Amazon 5*

This is a brilliant book full of insight and wisdom written in a uniquely engaging way - Amazon 5*

About the Author

Now in his sixth decade working in civil society, Martin Farrell has held senior positions at organizations such as 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 for civil society leaders, and was awarded Certified Professional Facilitator Emeritus status in 2022.