The Rebuilders - by Sara Tate & Anna Vogt

About the Book

Embrace setbacks as opportunities for growth and learn to overcome challenges in business and life.

Book Synopsis

SHORTLISTED: Business Book Awards 2023 - Business Self-Development

Failure...we've all been there. In business and in life. Whether you've done it to yourself or have been negatively impacted by external situations, this book is a guide to building resilience and turning obstacles into opportunities.

Failure can often be the first step forward. The Rebuilders is here to help us accept setbacks for what they are and explores not just how to get back up and get through to the other side, but also recognize the creative potential found in the rubble of disappointment. This book is your companion to facing challenges at work and in life with pragmatism and a healthy dose of inspiration.

With exclusive interviews with business leaders from organizations like Google, the NHS and The World Economic Forum, as well as personal stories of setbacks from people like England Rugby Coach Sir Clive Woodward, human rights activist Mandy Sanghera and Unilever's Chief brand Officer Aline Santos, The Rebuilders will show you how to overcome setbacks and put learnings to good use in your professional and personal journey. Authors Sara Tate and Anna Vogt have experienced the challenge of rebuilding in spades. The force and duo behind the recent turnaround of renowned creative agency TBWA London, and co-hosts of the podcast The Rebuilders, they bring personal stories of growth to show you how to rebuild yourself and overcome whatever life and work throw at you next.

Review Quotes

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A truly interesting and helpful combination of well-researched theory, vivid examples and down-to-earth
practice. Written in a very accessible style, this book will help reassure you that, even in the darkest of times, you can get the brightest insights about yourself... and so do more than you ever imagined you could.

"-- "Rita Clifton, CBE"

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Loss and failure are inevitable on the road to success. The Rebuilders acts as a vital guide for anyone on that

journey.

"-- "Clive Woodward, England's 2003 Rugby World Cup Winning Head Coach"

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What a clever and uplifting book, full of practical and
informed advice on resilience and silver linings.

"-- "Dame Cilla Snowball"

"At every turn I found myself thinking differently about certain situations at work, in life. It made my brain hurt in the best possible way. The perfect mixture of stats, science, stories, celebs and super-helpful tools to help us rebuild whatever mess we've got ourselves into."-- "Caroline Pay, CCO (Chief Creative Officer), Headspace"

"Gone are the days of linear smooth career development and business growth. The Rebuilders teaches you to embrace change and step up to the occasion every time. This is a must-read for anyone keen to navigate and thrive in the uncertain world we live in."-- "Dr Sarah Wood, OBE, Digital Entrepreneur, Investor, and author of Stepping Up"

"It takes courage and empathy, especially during a pandemic, to invest energy and time in giving back by creating a book such as this. The same courage and empathy that propels contemporary leaders to build a more human, equal and sustainable world."-- "Cristiana Falcone, Strategic Adviser, Investor, Philanthropist"

"Now, more than ever, leaders need resilience, and this is a thought-provoking approach to building it."-- "Mark Read, CEO, WPP"

"The authors have captured the zeitgeist in this book, reimagining the role that setbacks can play in moving the world forwards. We live in transitionary times, when work and life no longer follow predictable linear paths. This is a guide to navigating the new world of both chutes and ladders, showing us to how to learn and benefit from both life's ups and downs. A must read for anyone who wants to confront the reality of modern life and learn to thrive rather than survive!"-- "James Fox, MD Head of Global Brand Strategy, Goldman Sachs"

"The book is celebration of the bumps in the road as part of the journey. The Rebuilders gives an important and relatable insight into how to pick ourselves up after setbacks. An honest, enjoyable read!"-- "Bruce Daisley, bestselling author of The Joy of Work, and former Twitter VP"

"The Rebuilders is a manual for survival in a chaotic world. How to define success? How to find certainty in uncertain times? And why ultimately adversity is a necessary ingredient in achieving any goal. Anna Vogt and Sara Tate explore human stories we can all learn from on our own quests to build the lives and careers we want."-- "Kathryn Parsons, MBE, Co-founder of Decoded"

"This is a modern-day Stoic's handbook, and all the more necessary and welcome for it. It is a book for anyone who has noticed the deep truth of John Lennon's line that 'Life is what happens to you while you're busy making other plans'."-- "Rory Sutherland, Ted Talk sensation And Vice Chairman of Ogilvy, author of Alchemy, The Surprising Power Of Ideas That Don't Make Sense"

"Throughout my life, I have instinctively used failure, setbacks, prejudice and bigotry as fuel to drive me forward. Finally, we have a body of work in this book that can help us lean into such headwinds consciously and objectively. The lessons laid out within this book are universally relevant and immediately applicable. Brava team. This is a book to read, re-read and then read again."-- "Jonathan Mildenhall, Co-founder and Chair TWENTYFIRSTCENTURYBRAND, former Airbnb Global CMO"

About the Author

Sara Tate is an advertising industry titan. Formerly CEO of TBWA London, she was voted Best Leader in Marketing by Women in Marketing Awards and won Campaign's Female Frontier Award. An accredited Executive Coach and Brand Consultant, she co-hosts The Rebuilders podcast and is based in London, UK.

Anna Vogt is a highly awarded swimmer and advertising strategist. She is the Chief Strategy Officer at VMLY&R London and co-hosts the Rebuilders podcast. With a regular column in Campaign, she has featured in Huff Post, Management Today and Creative Bite. She is based in London, UK.