Connected Leader

In today's fast-paced world, leaders must do more than just adapt; they need to anticipate the radical shifts happening all around them. Too often, the focus on immediate challenges blinds them to the sweeping changes reshaping their environment. True success demands agility, a keen awareness of evolving stakeholder expectations, and a bold cultural transformation.

In this fully updated edition of The Connected Leader Emmanuel Gobillot makes a compelling argument: traditional leadership models are relics of the past. He builds the case for a new kind of leadership that leverages informal social networks to reconnect with what stakeholders truly value.

Packed with original international case studies and unique diagnostic tools, The Connected Leader is a treasure trove of insights. Gobillot’s global bestseller is essential reading for professionals aiming to harness the combined power of people and performance to create thriving organisations and drive meaningful change.

Described as "the first leadership guru for the digital generation" and "the freshest voice in leadership today", Emmanuel has advised organisations across the globe on developing leaders, establishing teams, and changing cultures.

One of Europe’s most sought-after leadership speakers, he is the author and co-author of 7 UK and US bestselling books, the latest of which This is Not a Leadership Book published by Routledge has sealed his place as one of the world’s foremost management thinkers.

For over 20 years his work has been based on his mantra – "there must be a better way and together we can find it".

A French National, Emmanuel moved to the UK in 1985. He holds an International Baccalaureate from the United World College of the Atlantic, a MA (Hons) from the University of St. Andrews and a Diploma in Management Science from the Nottingham Trent University. A father of two, now adult, children (Charlotte and George) Emmanuel lives in London with his wife Katherine Thomas.