Two globally respected voices in business storytelling and leadership, Philipp Humm and Professor Andrew Sykes of the Kellogg School of Management, have endorsed “Leading in a Storm”, the new book by Dr Dakuku Peterside, describing it as an essential guide for leaders navigating turbulence.
Humm, an iconic narrator, bestselling author, and former global tech executive, praised the book as a tool for decision-makers under pressure.
“Navigate chaos with confidence. This leadership guide provides powerful insights, stories, and tools for leaders to adapt, think creatively, and lead effectively during unpredictable times,” Humm said.
Prof. Sykes, CEO and founder of Habits at Work, reinforced the endorsement, stressing the book’s relevance for today’s volatile environment.
“Leading is challenging even in the best circumstances. Leading during chaos demands a completely different skill set: a clear mind and a process for steering your team and organisation toward calmer waters. This book offers perfect guidance, complete with anecdotes and stories illustrating its points,” he said.
The book provides frameworks for leaders to interpret complex contexts quickly, communicate credibly, and make urgent decisions without losing sight of principles. It combines clarity with practical tools that can be applied in boardrooms, cabinet meetings, and frontline operations.
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Building on Peterside’s earlier bestseller, “Strategic Turnaround: Story of a Government Agency”, this latest work distils years of experience in public administration and governance into competencies for crisis leadership.
According to Peterside, the motivation behind the book is simple:
“I wrote this as a practical companion for leaders who must perform even when the path isn’t clear. The goal is straightforward—to help people act with clarity, mobilise teams with purpose, and deliver results amid the storm.”
With endorsements from global thought leaders and its emphasis on practical crisis management, “Leading in a Storm” is already being positioned as a must-read for modern leaders in business, politics, and public service.