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“Chaos does not mean total disorder. Chaos means a multiplicity of possibilities. Chaos is from the ancient Greek words that means a thing that is birthed from the void. Chaos creates the opening for new possibilities.”(Jok Church (n.d.))_________________________________Can chaos be a gift?When dealt with effectively, it can lead to greater innovation, better teamwork, better interpersonal relations and better performance.But in order to achieve this within a changing and demanding VUCA environment, leaders and non-leaders must first learn to lead themselves. This guide will show you how to exactly that within our own turbulent times.Chaos is a Gift? offers practical realities and specific recommendations on how to lead yourself in the private and public sectors, the academic world and conflict/post-conflict environments.This book is ideal for leaders in broad range of environments, including the business, private, academic, and public sectors, and conflict/post-conflict environments.What others are saying about the book:“After reading this book, I’m convinced leaders are called in a VUCA time like ours, to lead themselves and others by finding vision where others only see volatility, to find clarity and courage where others only see complexity.” - Prof Jacobus Kok, Co-Director RCEC, Leuven and Contributing Editor of “Leading in a VUCA World” (Springer)“Written for multiple sectors from diverse voices; this book illuminates the importance of self-leadership in a VUCA world.” - Cynthia Cherrey, President and CEO, International Leadership Association“Chaos creates opportunities. Furthermore, it gives you the opportunity to learn something about yourself and how to exert yourself in your work environment.” - Prof Hendri Kroukamp, Dean: Faculty of Economic and Management Sciences, University of the Free State, South Africa“Chaos is a Gift? could hardly be a more timely publication. The contributors consider the question: How should we comport ourselves in VUCA times? The answers they give are both wise and important.” - Dr Steven van den Heuvel, Associate Professor of Systematic Theology at the ETF, Belgium“Yes! Chaos is a gift, inviting and challenging every leader to dig deep for spiritual renewal and to collaborate with others for the betterment of our world. I highly recommend this book!” - Dr R. Ray Klapwyk, Educational Consultant Instructor in Educational Leadership at Trinity Western University, Canada“This book shows you what you must learn and model in order to lead in todays’ world.” - Dr Don Page, former foreign policy analyst in the Canadian federal government and academic vice president at Trinity Western University, Canada
