Courageous and principled | How to be a leader in a VUCA world

In this exclusive article for Grapevine Leaders, Thom Dennis, CEO of culture change consultancy Serenity in Leadership, outlines the qualities needed to be a leader in today's VUCA (Volatile, Uncertain, Complex, Ambiguous) world.

Businesses are facing constant additional challenges arising from climate change, austerity, Brexit, the pandemic, the war in Ukraine and the increasing movement of uprooted people. They're also dealing with unexpected competition, new technology and surprising disruptors, and the consequences of a crippled supply chain along with the cost-of-living crisis. This means that many are grappling with stress, fear, instability, insecurity and anxiety in an increasingly uncertain world, and it is clear why we need inspiring and dependable leaders in business to rise from the ashes to motivate and lead by example with determination and compassion.