Manifesto for Humane Leadership: Six Theses and 14 Principles for New Leadership in the Age of Digit

In an era where digitalization and AI is reshaping the landscape of leadership, the "Manifesto for Humane Leadership" emerges as a beacon for leaders seeking to navigate the complexities of the modern world.

The book delves into the essence of knowledge work, emphasizing the importance of leading at eye level and fostering self-organizing, agile teams. It encourages leaders to embrace introspection, ask sincere questions, and open up to diverse perspectives, ultimately leading to more innovative and effective solutions.

Marcus Raitner challenges traditional paradigms and introduces a fresh perspective on what it means to lead effectively today. Drawing from real-world examples and cutting-edge research, he explores the delicate balance between optimizing existing business models and inventing new ones, a crucial task for leaders in a VUCA (Volatile, Uncertain, Complex, and Ambiguous) world.

This extended and fully revised edition builds upon the concise 2020 version. It offers a comprehensive exploration of leadership in the digital age, and features fourteen new principles:

• People are at the Center
• Start With Self-Care
• Strengthen Strengths
• Leadership Means Relationship
• Context Not Control
• Gardener Not Chess Master
• Principles Not Rules
• Less is More
• Questions Not Answers
• Trust Is the Foundation
• Safety Not Fear
• He Who Says A Does Not Have to Say B
• Integrity Over Charisma
• Disturbing the Comfort Zone

Cawa Younosi, Former Global Head of People Experience SAP & Germany's HR Influencer #1, praises the book: "Marcus Raitner creates an image of leadership culture that not only considers the life circumstances and the entire humanity of employees. It is also important to him that managers possess or acquire emotional intelligence so they do not lose sight of themselves. Effective leadership has just as much to do with self-care."

Peter Kreuz, Keynote Speaker, Author, and Founder of 'Rebels at Work', commends: "Strong theses for more humane leadership. Crisp, undogmatic, to the point!"

Ralf Schneider, Allianz Senior Fellow and Head of Cybersecurity and NextGenIT Think Tank, Ex-Allianz Group CIO, shares his enthusiasm: "What excites and inspires me about the 'Manifesto for Humane Leadership' is that Marcus also shows the way to move from 'Insights to Impact'. Readers will experience a firework of action possibilities."

"Manifesto for Humane Leadership" is not just a book; it's a call to action for leaders to evolve and adapt. Whether you're a seasoned executive or an aspiring leader, this book offers invaluable insights and practical guidance to help you thrive in the digital age. Join the movement towards humane leadership and discover how you can make a meaningful impact in your organization and beyond.

Embrace the future of leadership with Marcus Raitner's compelling manifesto.