LID Publishing is proud to announce the upcoming publication of “Leading in Chaos: A Clarion Call to a New Future From Two Pioneers in Leadership Development and Transformational Change.” This groundbreaking book is co-authored by award-winning author Nicholas Janni and leadership development expert Amy Elizabeth Fox. It is set to be released on 19 February 2026 in the UK and 7 April 2026 in the US.
In today’s world, leaders are facing a multitude of challenges, including polycrisis, institutional fragility, and sustained uncertainty. In response, “Leading in Chaos” argues that traditional leadership methods and best practices are no longer enough. Instead, it advocates for a new approach to leadership – one that is rooted in deeper forms of human intelligence and embodies a developmental practice.
Janni and Fox invite leaders, consultants, and changemakers to cultivate inner capacities such as receptivity, humility, and the ability to navigate paradox. These qualities cannot be faked and are essential for leaders to act with clarity and integrity in the face of ongoing disruption. As the authors state, “chaos is the new black” and is not a temporary situation.
Michael Watkins, Professor of Leadership and Organisational Change at IMD Business School, praises “Leading in Chaos” for its combination of ancient wisdom traditions and modern business practices. He notes, “This isn’t New Age wishful thinking but a rigorous argument that unless we reunite body and mind, heart and strategy, sacred and secular, we will continue to create the conditions that threaten our species’ survival.”
Drawing on their combined decades of experience working with CEOs and senior leadership teams in global organizations, Janni and Fox offer a collection of interlinked essays that explore themes such as sense-making in complex systems, embodied leadership, and trauma-informed development. The book also delves into strategies for helping leaders become more effective in the face of prolonged uncertainty.
Nicholas Janni has over 25 years of experience advising CEOs and senior leadership teams worldwide and teaching at top business schools. “Leading in Chaos” follows his previous book, “Leader as Healer,” which won UK Business Book of the Year in 2023.
Amy Elizabeth Fox, MA, has spent more than 20 years facilitating transformational leadership programs in Fortune 500 companies and professional service firms. She is the Co-founder and CEO of Mobius Executive Leadership.
“Leading in Chaos” will be available in paperback and e-book formats. For media inquiries and image requests, please contact Teya Ucherdzhieva at teya.ucherdzhieva@lidbusinessmedia.com or +44 (0) 7928 666 131.
For more information about Nicholas Janni, please visit his LinkedIn and website. For more information about Amy Elizabeth Fox, please visit her LinkedIn and website. To learn more about the book, including a sample, please visit www.leadinginchaosbook.com. For more information about LID Publishing, please visit www.lidpublishing.com.
