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The Way of Leadership
There is a wildness to the terrain of leadership today, and an urgency underpinning the old question about how to lead through uncertainty. In this third volume of our leadership series we ask: what is the way of leadership?
We explore this way by drawing on an ethical framework. Together with ethicist Professor Josh Hordern from Oxford University, we offer five navigational “waymarks” for leaders: communal wells in the wilderness to guide leaders through the uncertain and relational complexity of the terrain. These wells beckon the leader towards wise paths to flourishing, not only for them, but those around them.
Pleas note: pre-order only: this publication is launching in September 2026.
The Way of Leadership focuses upon the process of leading in uncertain times. As leaders journey through a metaphorical wilderness, what are the waypoints or markers which can help them navigate and lead? Drawing on five ethical principles, we have collaborated with Professsor Josh Hordern, an ethicist from Oxford University, to tell the story of five waypoints for leaders in this publication.
Published annually, Illuminaire Press is a beautifully curated collection of the best of leadership research and data, as well as insightful interviews with leaders from around the globe and inspiring stories. Volume Three follows on from our first two publications: Strong and Healthy Leadership (Volume One) and Leading in the Grey Zone (Volume Two).
This issue features bespoke artwork by Cornwall-based artist Jon White (jonwhiteart.com), as well as stunning photography throughout its pages. An inspirational keepsake - buy a copy for yourself, and pay it forward by purchasing one for a friend!
Image Credit: The Way of Leadership (2026) by Jon White.
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Illuminaire leadership publications: helping you live out leadership in your everyday
The old era has passed, and a new era is emerging - we are living in the grey zone. In this in-between space, a new leadership paradigm beckons. Leadership is no longer about the leader but the people they serve, and how they serve them in the face of great change and unpredictability.
In this second annual publication of Illuminaire, we are drawing on science, strategy and story to bring light to what really matters when it comes to leading in the grey zone. These pages consider the leadership response-ability of the “me” (leading self), “we” (leading teams and organisations) and “all of us” (leading in the larger eco-system) to help leaders develop the courage and capacity to be makers in a new and uncertain world.
Published annually, Illuminaire Press is a beautifully curated collection of the best of leadership research and data, as well as insightful interviews with leaders from around the globe and inspiring stories. Volume Two follows on from our inaugural issue on the theme of strong and healthy leadership - check out Volume One here if you haven’t bought it yet!
This issue features bespoke artwork by Cornwall-based artist Jon White (jonwhiteart.com), as well as stunning photography throughout its pages. An inspirational keepsake - buy a copy for yourself, and pay it forward by purchasing one for a friend!
Image Credit: The Grey Zone (2025) by Jon White.
Studio photography by Tom Jenkins.
The old era has passed, and a new era is emerging - we are living in the grey zone. In this in-between space, a new leadership paradigm beckons. Leadership is no longer about the leader but the people they serve, and how they serve them in the face of great change and unpredictability.
In this second annual publication of Illuminaire, we are drawing on science, strategy and story to bring light to what really matters when it comes to leading in the grey zone. These pages consider the leadership response-ability of the “me” (leading self), “we” (leading teams and organisations) and “all of us” (leading in the larger eco-system) to help leaders develop the courage and capacity to be makers in a new and uncertain world.
Published annually, Illuminaire Press is a beautifully curated collection of the best of leadership research and data, as well as insightful interviews with leaders from around the globe and inspiring stories. Volume Two follows on from our inaugural issue on the theme of strong and healthy leadership - check out Volume One here if you haven’t bought it yet!
This issue features bespoke artwork by Cornwall-based artist Jon White (jonwhiteart.com), as well as stunning photography throughout its pages. An inspirational keepsake - buy a copy for yourself, and pay it forward by purchasing one for a friend!
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Artwork: The Grey Zone (2025) by Jon White
Pleas note: pre-order only: this publication is launching in September 2026.
The Way of Leadership focuses upon the process of leading in uncertain times. As leaders journey through a metaphorical wilderness, what are the waypoints or markers which can help them navigate and lead? Drawing on five ethical principles, we have collaborated with Professsor Josh Hordern, an ethicist from Oxford University, to tell the story of five waypoints for leaders in this publication.
Published annually, Illuminaire Press is a beautifully curated collection of the best of leadership research and data, as well as insightful interviews with leaders from around the globe and inspiring stories. Volume Three follows on from our first two publications: Strong and Healthy Leadership (Volume One) and Leading in the Grey Zone (Volume Two).
This issue features bespoke artwork by Cornwall-based artist Jon White (jonwhiteart.com), as well as stunning photography throughout its pages. An inspirational keepsake - buy a copy for yourself, and pay it forward by purchasing one for a friend!
Image Credit: The Way of Leadership (2026) by Jon White.
Reflect on what you’re learning in each volume…
We have produced three companion journals to accompany each of our annual leadership publications. With reflective questions, beautiful photography and space to write plenty of notes, these are the perfect way to build upon your leadership learning, or to give as a gift.
