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Colin Maxwell is an esteemed business consultant and author, with academic credentials from the USA and the United Kingdom. Maxwell is also a UK-certified accountant and management expert, who specializes in leadership, ethics, and corporate strategy. His global experience and multilingual skills spur him to adopt a pragmatic approach to solving business problems and developing effective leaders.
Leadership and ethics guide
Colin Maxwell
About the Author

Colin Maxwell

Colin Maxwell is an internationally recognized business consultant, author, and educator, with extensive experience in leadership development and corporate strategy. Holding several international credentials in Economics, Business and Accounting, Colin Maxwell brings both academic rigor and practical business acumen, to his work. His professional credentials include membership of the Institute of Chartered Accountants (England and Wales), Life Membership in the Institute of Professional Managers and Administrators (UK), and a Ph.D in Business Administration (USA).

With multilingual fluency, Colin Maxwell has advised organizations worldwide, across diverse sectors, including management consulting, venture capital, and corporate training. His thought leadership has been featured in prominent international publications, establishing him as an authority on ethical business practices and effective leadership methodologies.

About the Book

Leadership

21st Century Food for Thought

“Leadership: 21st Century Food for Thought,” by Colin Maxwell offers a comprehensive examination of modern leadership principles and business management strategies. The book explores critical topics, including ethical leadership, servant leadership, Japanese management techniques, labor relations, gender dynamics in the workplace, the “work family,” remote working, virtual management, disaster preparedness, and artificial intelligence’s evolving role. With practical insights into team building, conflict resolution, and corporate social responsibility, it serves as both a theoretical foundation and a practical guide for today’s business leaders. While some case studies could benefit from updating to reflect more recent developments, the book remains highly relevant for professionals and students, providing valuable perspectives on navigating contemporary organizational challenges with vision and integrity.

Leadership and ethics guide

What's Inside the Book

Chapter 1

Discover the art of mobilizing teams toward shared goals. Learn visionary leadership techniques, conflict resolution, and motivation strategies. Explore AI’s role in decision-making and the power of ethical, servant leadership to drive organizational success in volatile markets.

Chapter 2

Unpack Japan’s economic miracle through lifetime employment, quality circles, and kaizen. Understand cultural principles like wa (harmony) and ringi (consensus) and how to adapt these time-tested practices for global business success.

Chapter 3

Examine unions as both a challenge and a necessity. Learn negotiation tactics, conflict management, and how to balance employee rights with organizational goals. Discover open-book management techniques to foster trust between leadership and labor forces.

Leadership and ethics guide
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What Customers Are Saying

Colin Maxwell's book transformed our leadership approach. His insights on ethical decision-making and Japanese management principles helped us boost productivity by 30%. A must-read for executives navigating today's complex business landscape with integrity and vision.

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John Abernathy Reader

This is the leadership manual we've needed for the 21st century. Colin Maxwell brilliantly bridges theory and practice, particularly in his analysis of remote work challenges. Our MBA students find his frameworks immediately applicable to real-world scenarios.

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Dr. Sarah Wellington Reader

The trade union chapter alone justified our entire leadership team reading this book. Colin Maxwell's balanced perspective helped us transform adversarial labor relations into productive partnerships. Practical wisdom from cover to cover.

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Carlos Rodriguez Reader
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