Future-Proofing Leadership

Name: Future-Proofing Leadership
ISBN: 979-8891388154

by Rosie Ward PhD

Publisher

Amplify Publishing Group

Publication

Jun 02, 2026

Format

Paperback/Softback

Illustrated

Price

$30.00

Dimensions

6 x 9 x 0.8 in

ISBN

979-8891388154

ASIN

B0GMSB86YR

Pages

264

Age

Adult 18+

Rights Sold

🌍 World Wide Rights Available

Description

In Future-Proofing Leadership, Dr. Rosie Ward presents a bold, human-centered blueprint for thriving in the face of uncertainty. Drawing on years of coaching, consulting, research, and lived experience, she unpacks the hidden forces that keep us stuck—what she calls the “Stuckness Zone™”—and reveals the faulty inner programming that quietly sabotages our effectiveness.

Through real stories and data from 250 leaders across industries, Rosie uncovers the seven “Faulty Programs” that hijack our leadership: the Counterfeit, Overachiever, Perfectionist, People-Pleaser, Control Freak, Mime, and Martyr. These subconscious scripts, formed in childhood, still drive our reactions today more than we like to think—especially under stress. Left unchecked, they keep us clinging to outdated leadership models and quick fixes that don’t work.

But there is a way forward.

Part leadership guide, part inner-work manual, Future-Proofing Leadership equips readers to upgrade their mindset, lead with greater courage and humanity, and build teams and cultures that are resilient, purpose-driven, and adaptable in theface of uncertainty. Whether you’re an executive, emerging leader, or change agent, this book will help you get out of your own way in a sustainable way—and empower others to create environments where leaders of all levels can thrive in this disruptive environment.

The future demands a different kind of leader. Are you ready to meet the challenge?

Awards & Endorsements

Review

“This isn’t another book about coping with disruption. It’s a guide for becoming the kind of leader people trust in disruptive times. One who builds cultures where people feel seen, valued, and capable of doing their best work.”
—Zach Mercurio, PhD, author of The Power of Mattering and The Invisible Leader

Review

“As our world at work rapidly changes, we risk losing what makes us strongest: our connections to each other—and ourselves. That’s why I love that Dr. Ward centers and celebrates our shared humanity in Future-Proofing Leadership. She doesn’t just offer a path forward; she dives deep into what makes us who we are and how we can leverage that to shape the future. Whether you’re a seasoned leader or just starting out, Future-Proofing Leadership is your road map for learning how to thrive through change and stay grounded in what matters most.”
—Kristen Hadeed, author of Permission to Screw Up

Review

“Dr. Rosie Ward has written the definitive guide for leading in an era of nonstop disruption. By exposing the faulty programs that quietly sabotage even the most well-intentioned leaders, she gives us the tools to upgrade how we think, relate, and show up. Future-Proofing Leadership belongs in every leadership development library.”
—Alain Hunkins, bestselling author of Cracking the Leadership Code: 3 Secrets to Building Strong Leaders

Author(s)

Rosie Ward PhD

Dr. Rosie Ward is a sought-after leader, consultant, coach, speaker, and author known for transforming leaders, teams, and organizations to move beyond their innate self-protective wiring to maximize their impact. She serves as CEO and founder of Salveo Partners, an award-winning consulting firm focused on future-proofing organizations by strengthening culture and equipping leaders and teams to show up courageously and more effectively navigate change and disruption.

Rosie’s first book, How to Build a Thriving Culture at Work, provides a blueprint for organizations to break past old, outdated paradigms and rehumanize their workplaces. Her second book, Rehumanizing the Workplace, won a Readers’ Favorite award. She also hosts the award-winning podcast Show Up as a Leader.

Rosie has an incredible gift for synthesizing complex ideas about culture, leadership, behavior change, and what it means to be human and presenting them in a way that makes them relevant, understandable, and meaningful for people.