“The author of this book poses a very fundamental question to leadership about what it takes to lead in the 21st Century. A friend of mine, Dr. Tony Divine from the Global Peace Foundation (GPF), once told me during a visit to his home in Seattle, Washington, that without transformative leadership, organizations will have very little to show in achievement, even when well-endowed with vast resources. Dr. Kibicho himself is a transformative leader, a role model, and a mentor and therefore highly qualified to pen down his experience in such a brilliant title for leaders, making this book a gift and contribution to the country.
The book reminds leaders that the organizations that will succeed in this century are those that ensure everyone counts, are participatory, and place customers at the driver’s seat. Transformative leadership remains true to its followers, and such leaders are aware of their strengths, limitations, and emotions. The 21st Century organizations demand leadership that is very flexible, alert, and environmentally conscious.
When you start reading this book, you immediately become aware of the determinant qualities of being a transformative leader, and it goes on to explain in detail what every quality entails. The book provides readers with exciting opportunities to learn about being an authentic leader with a sense of purpose, passion, values, and virtues, and how these elements connect and build relationships with their followers.
This is a must-read for managers in organizations that intend to create a differentiated niche to succeed in the highly competitive global market. Having been a principal for the last 20 years and a Director at the Centre for Mathematics, Science, and Technology Education in Africa (CEMASTEA), I highly recommend this book without reservations to school managers, especially now that schools are facing unprecedented challenges, including high levels of moral decadence, drug, and substance abuse. This book will revolutionize how such situations are handled and calls for a total paradigm shift in management.”
Mr. Stephen Mwaura Njoroge, HSC
Director, CEMASTEA
Nairobi, Kenya
