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This chapter is excerpted from 'Confronting the Storm'. Traditional leadership wisdom is buckling and failing. Leaders are not only grappling with uncertainty and momentous change resulting from the pandemic, but arguably an even greater storm awaits them - the storm of complex social, environmental, and economic challenges. Welcome to a world that is increasingly volatile, uncertain, complex, and ambiguous. Normal is never coming back, and leaders and organizations are suddenly extremely vulnerable. This has real consequences for reputation, brand, performance, and - indeed - viability. But, as daunting as it may feel, the resulting opportunities to thrive are substantial. David provocatively argues that, to successfully deal with the storm, we must accept that the styles of leadership that have been celebrated for countless years have now become an obstacle - frustrating the delivery of authentic sustainability programs and dragging down organizations and their stakeholders. He explores storm-defying alternatives: the key skills and traits that are now crucial for regenerating lives, livelihoods, and the planet, pointing the way to a more innovative, successful future for leaders and their organizations. This argument is amplified by some of the most inspiring senior leaders from across the globe who are successfully confronting the storm. These include a former Prime Minister, former Foreign Affairs Minister, one of Fortune magazines '50 Greatest Leaders', and many more. How are you confronting the storm?