True stories in the book are highlighted because they're motivated by personal integrity and a commitment to doing the right thing. He writes about a world where the emphasis is on relationships rather than human resources. This is an intriguing concept, as many companies have departments devoted to the latter.... This is a remarkable book that's ideal for both corporate leaders and politicians; they need to read, digest, learn and implement the suggestions in it.
Lanka Monthly Digest of Sri Lanka
This excellent and practical book builds on Mike Smith's personal engagement with and study of leadership. In it, he distils the product of many meetings with leading individuals and workshops and conferences he has led addressing the subject.
Sir Mark Moody-Stuart, Chairman, UN Global Compact Foundation and Former Chairman of Shell Group
Mike Smith has been pursuing an urgent conversation on the new leadership for longer than most companies have realized they needed it. If you want to understand where leadership in the business world is going, you could ask for no better global guide.
Margaret Heffernan, Texan entrepreneur, Huffington Post blogger and best-selling business author of Wilful Blindness and A Bigger Prize
Mike Smith shares profound insights into the DNA of good business. His easy, narrative style makes these insights both accessible and persuasive. A thoroughly recommended read for all those who care about a better business ethos.
Professor Roger Steare FRSA, Corporate Philosopher, Cass Business School, City of London
Some people write about the failings of capitalism and some people write about the achievements of individuals. What Mike Smith does uniquely well is to tell inspiring stories of individual achievement in a manner that points the way towards a better capitalism.
Mark Goyder, Founder, Tomorrow's Company
Mike Smith's work on ethical business is both extremely well researched and enormously timely. We are in an age when business as usual is no longer an option, either for the planet or its populations. Leading with Integrity tells the stories of some of the businesses that are making most difference and leading an ethical revolution. It deserves a very wide readership.
Tony Bradley, Lecturer in Social Economy & Enterprise and Lead Researcher in Sustainable Business, Liverpool Hope Business School
Taking 'time out' to contemplate what is right action going forward is a transformative leadership habit. Mike Smith shows us, through many powerful stories, how leaders tapped into their own values compasses to create ethical and sustainable businesses.
Anita Hoffmann, founding CEO of Executiva, and author of Purpose & Impact: How Executives Are Creating Meaningful Second Careers
