“I am really impressed with Being! Five Ways of Leading Authentically in an iConnected World. The authors present sophisticated information in a clear and enjoyable way. The book balances brevity with nuance, and breadth with depth.”
Dr. Robert Biswas-Diener
Author of Happiness: Unlocking the Mysteries of Psychological Wealth and The Courage Quotient
“The purpose of the book: to address current leadership challenges in the world and to provide a research-based, yet a practical model for new leadership to address the future, is accomplished by Murthy and Murthy. Too often, leadership books are impractical and not applicable to a variety of leaders. That is not the case here. If you lead in any area of life, add this to your essential resources.”
Dr. Barbara R. Blackburn
Top 30 Global Guru in Education
“As its title suggests, this is a leadership book for our time. It is however, far from a ‘quick fix’ or superficial response to the challenge of change. Being! goes deep in helping us understand the complex dynamics surrounding us in our post-truth society.”
Professor David Hopkins
Chair of Educational Leadership, University of Bolton
“This book is a great read! It is a refreshing tour de force that eschews the usual business-book pabulum to underscore a simple but profound message: In a world where people are, for the most part, cognitively entrenched, a credible response to today’s leadership challenges demands resilience and relentless learning of new ways of being.”
Professor David Kolb and Dr. Alice Kolb
Experience Based Learning Systems
“If you are a leader in any capacity, then reading Being! Five Ways of Leading Authentically in an iConnected World is an absolute must. This book deeply explores concepts and practices of leadership relevant for anyone leading any organisation. Be!ng has provided an opportunity to reflect on, learn from and navigate this disruptive narrative we currently find ourselves in. It allows the reader to explore and understand leadership in all aspects of our lives but in a transformational way.”
Sinan Kerimofski
Principal, Vasse Primary School, Western Australia
“Being! is such a wonderful book on so many levels that it is hard to capture its impact in a few words. I am using it in training. It is great because the content provides so much opportunity for reflection, discussion and where people are open to it, great growth. I am finding that the lived experience of centre directors, teachers and educators, makes it easy for them to value and relate whole-heartedly to the 3 dimensions of a “Futures” Mindset and the 5 Ways of Being.”
Dr Jenny Stanley
Director, Practical Education Solutions & Social inclusion Coordinator, Goodstart Early Learning
“I began reading this book on a flight back to Adelaide from Sydney. I was struck by the way it is written blending narrative and research. This is lovely because the ‘humanity of leading’ shines through. ‘Being’ is so core to the book’s message – being present enough to be able to sense, respond and learn from whatever is going on around us. This book’s essence is so in sync with my own experience and thinking – thank you so much for the pleasure of “Being” – it’s really terrific!”
Margot Foster PSM
Director Professional Practice & Learning Improvement, Department for Education, South Australia
“It is during times of immense change and upheaval that the mettle of leaders is truly tested. ‘Being: Five Ways of Leading Authentically in an iConnected World’ draws from a plethora of solid research to offer profound insights into how leaders can proactively, and thoughtfully, drive real change in the 21st Century.
Brett Henebery
Editor of The Educator, Australia
“This text should be on the desk of every aspiring or current leader desirous of developing their leadership philosophy, knowledge and understanding of leading in the world of today and tomorrow. Not a text to be read once and discarded – it should be close at hand so it can always be accessed and referred to. Each page is packed with deeply researched, and clearly explained gems. If you want one book to guide your leadership this is it!
Brigadier Leith Comer, Q.S.O.
CEO (Retired) Te Puni Kokiri (Ministry of Maori Development), Member New Zealand Parole Board
