The Agile Leader by Simon Hayward Summary
Overview of The Agile Leader
In "The Agile Leader," Simon Hayward offers a blueprint for navigating digital disruption that transformed Manchester United's operations. Endorsed by Standard Chartered's CEO as "well-researched," it reveals why ruthless prioritization - not technology - determines which businesses survive today's unpredictable markets.
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Points clés
When Disruption Meets Enablement
What if the greatest leadership challenge of our time isn't choosing between stability and change, but mastering both simultaneously? In the aftermath of COVID-19, when companies accomplished years of digital transformation in mere weeks, we witnessed something remarkable: organizations that could both disrupt and enable thrived, while others floundered. This isn't about picking a side in the innovation versus execution debate-it's about recognizing that exceptional leaders must embody a paradox. Consider Microsoft's transformation under Satya Nadella. Once a company where departments hoarded resources and competed internally, it became an enterprise where leaders "lean into each other's problems." This wasn't just culture change-it was paradoxical leadership in action. Nadella simultaneously disrupted Microsoft's entrenched culture while enabling teams to collaborate across boundaries. The result? Record growth and renewed relevance in a crowded market. Yet only 12% of companies successfully combine this stability with speed, according to McKinsey research. The rest remain trapped in either cautious incrementalism or chaotic disruption, unable to hold both truths at once.
The Safety Paradox: Speaking Up in a Hierarchy
Customer Obsession as Compass
The Discipline of Less
Coaching Velocity and Celebrating Progress
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Cree par des anciens de Columbia University a San Francisco
"Instead of endless scrolling, I just hit play on BeFreed. It saves me so much time."
"I never knew where to start with nonfiction—BeFreed’s book lists turned into podcasts gave me a clear path."
"Perfect balance between learning and entertainment. Finished ‘Thinking, Fast and Slow’ on my commute this week."
"Crazy how much I learned while walking the dog. BeFreed = small habits → big gains."
"Reading used to feel like a chore. Now it’s just part of my lifestyle."
"Feels effortless compared to reading. I’ve finished 6 books this month already."
"BeFreed turned my guilty doomscrolling into something that feels productive and inspiring."
"BeFreed turned my commute into learning time. 20-min podcasts are perfect for finishing books I never had time for."
"BeFreed replaced my podcast queue. Imagine Spotify for books — that’s it. 🙌"
"It is great for me to learn something from the book without reading it."
"The themed book list podcasts help me connect ideas across authors—like a guided audio journey."
"Makes me feel smarter every time before going to work"
"Instead of endless scrolling, I just hit play on BeFreed. It saves me so much time."
"I never knew where to start with nonfiction—BeFreed’s book lists turned into podcasts gave me a clear path."
"Perfect balance between learning and entertainment. Finished ‘Thinking, Fast and Slow’ on my commute this week."
"Crazy how much I learned while walking the dog. BeFreed = small habits → big gains."
"Reading used to feel like a chore. Now it’s just part of my lifestyle."
"Feels effortless compared to reading. I’ve finished 6 books this month already."
"BeFreed turned my guilty doomscrolling into something that feels productive and inspiring."
"BeFreed turned my commute into learning time. 20-min podcasts are perfect for finishing books I never had time for."
"BeFreed replaced my podcast queue. Imagine Spotify for books — that’s it. 🙌"
"It is great for me to learn something from the book without reading it."
"The themed book list podcasts help me connect ideas across authors—like a guided audio journey."
"Makes me feel smarter every time before going to work"
"Instead of endless scrolling, I just hit play on BeFreed. It saves me so much time."
"I never knew where to start with nonfiction—BeFreed’s book lists turned into podcasts gave me a clear path."
"Perfect balance between learning and entertainment. Finished ‘Thinking, Fast and Slow’ on my commute this week."
"Crazy how much I learned while walking the dog. BeFreed = small habits → big gains."
"Reading used to feel like a chore. Now it’s just part of my lifestyle."
"Feels effortless compared to reading. I’ve finished 6 books this month already."
"BeFreed turned my guilty doomscrolling into something that feels productive and inspiring."
"BeFreed turned my commute into learning time. 20-min podcasts are perfect for finishing books I never had time for."
"BeFreed replaced my podcast queue. Imagine Spotify for books — that’s it. 🙌"
"It is great for me to learn something from the book without reading it."
"The themed book list podcasts help me connect ideas across authors—like a guided audio journey."
"Makes me feel smarter every time before going to work"
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