BOOK Coming in 2026!

Society now has a seat in the board room...

It's a challenging time to lead a business. Shareholder pressures, technological disruption, economic uncertainty, shifting workforce dynamics, geopolitical risks and increasing regulation... all whilst Society wants a business world it can trust.

The age of transparency is giving society (including employees) a ring-side seat, and social media a platform to share their views. There is low trust and high scrutiny of business leaders – yet little support on what it means to be accountable to society. Where are the boundaries of accountability today? And what changes do leaders need to make in this new world?

This isn't a book about how to look good or delegate doing good. It’s about how great business leaders own and navigate that challenging shift – and how you can too. If you believe the role of business in society goes beyond shareholder value, if you want to lead a company that understands its role in strengthening society, then this is for you. 

Having spent 25 years working as a Director, Consultant, Coach and Board professional across the commercial and non-profit worlds, Kate Adams has firsthand experience of the shifting expectations of business and the support leaders need if they’re to deliver it.