The Ten Toughest Leadership Problems

And How to Solve Them

Katie Best

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Macmillan
26 August 2025

Economics & Business; Management: leadership & motivation

'Clear, compassionate and immediately useful . . . A powerful and timely resource for leaders at every level' Dr Marshall Goldsmith, Thinkers50 #1 Executive Coach and New York Times bestselling author of Triggers

'Reading Katie Best's book is like having a no-nonsense leadership coach whisper sanity-saving advice in your ear, minus the hefty invoice . . . This is the practical handbook that will help you actually figure it out' Adrian Gostick, New York Times bestselling author of All In and Leading with Gratitude

Drawing on decades of in-the-field research and consultancy work, renowned leadership consultant Dr Katie Best shows how to solve ten of the most common - and complex - leadership problems.

In today's fast-paced business environment, leaders often face challenges that can overwhelm the most seasoned professionals. While executive coaching can offer powerful results, it isn't always accessible when needed. That's when leaders can turn to Dr Katie Best.

In this book, Best works through ten of the trickiest and most common leadership challenges: Avoiding burn-outMaking good decisionsIncreasing influenceWorking through cultural issuesImproving employee performanceEngaging staffManaging teamsImplementing strategyLeading changeHandling the reality of hybrid working Drawing on leading research and the real-world experiences of her clients, Best's SOLVE framework helps leaders find a solution that fits their unique needs and gives them the tools to tackle any other problems they might encounter going forwards.

Practical and engaging, The Ten Toughest Leadership Problems: And How to Solve Them is an essential self-coaching handbook for leaders at any level.

'An accessible, practical and vital resource for solving the kinds of sticky problems that all leaders face. Once you read it, you'll be equipped to face any situation with thoughtfulness, skill and grace' Peter Bregman, #1 Executive Coach and bestselling author of 18 Minutes and Leading with Emotional Courage

By: Katie Best
Imprint: Macmillan
Country of Publication: United Kingdom
Dimensions: Height: 234mm, Width: 153mm,
ISBN: 9781035082209
ISBN 10: 1035082209
Pages: 336
Publication Date: 26 August 2025
Audience: General/trade , ELT Advanced
Format: Paperback
Publisher's Status: Forthcoming

Dr. Katie Best is the founder and director of KatieBest Associates, a leadership development consultancy that works with executives, senior leaders and business owners at companies including KPMG, EY, Goldman Sachs, Barclays, Verizon, Oxfam, the NHS, and many others. In addition, she is a visiting fellow at the London School of Economics, where she heads the MBA Essentials executive education program, and a visiting research fellow at King's College London.

Reviews for The Ten Toughest Leadership Problems: And How to Solve Them

Keep this by your desk as a reference tool for when you face those tough leadership problems -- Prof. Connson Locke, author of Making Your Voice Heard, Professor (Education) of Management, LSE Dr Katie Best provides practical insights and a useful framework for how to tackle these challenges. Every leader should read this valuable book! -- Dr Rebecca Newton, author of Authentic Gravitas, Senior Visiting Fellow at the Department of Management, LSE, CEO of CoachAdviser Essential for senior leaders and managers . . . a gem of a guide for improving team communication, engagement, and morale -- Dr Heidi Gardner, author of Smart Collaboration, CEO of Gardner & Co, Harvard Fellow Gives managers and executives the insight they need to make smart decisions and lead with confidence -- Daniel Hulme, CEO of SATALIA and Conscium (AI Consciousness), Chief AI Officer at WPP, investor A brilliant exploration of some of the most common, and yet trickiest issues . . . an essential guide for anyone aspiring to lead with bravery, vision and impact -- Jo Farmer, Joint Managing Partner at Lewis Silkin LLP