AGAINST THE STORM

"General Kolditz is one of our great leadership sages. He has led as a military officer. He has taught and developed leaders at West Point. He has been writer and scholar of the art of effective leadership in extreme situations. He has laid the foundations of a leadership institute. If you invest seriously in learning from Kolditz, you cannot help but become a better leader."

"Most leaders are trained for a world that no longer exists — one where plans held, hierarchies worked, and total control was possible. Mariana Khomitska and Tom Kolditz draw on some of the most extreme leadership conditions of our time to show what actually works when the ground shifts beneath you: not tighter control, but clearer communication, sharper priorities, and the courage to lead without certainty. Against the Storm is a timely and important book for anyone who wants to lead well in the world as it actually is."

"The intense challenges of our times are increasing the uncertainty in an already uncertain world. But help is on the way. Against the Storm offers leaders practical, relevant, insightful, and battle-tested (literally) approaches for navigating the intense heat and pressure of modern times. Against the Storm isn’t theory. It’s based on lived experiences and supported by deep knowledge of the territory. Tom Kolditz and Mariana Khomitska have been there; they know what they are talking about. This book is incredibly timely, insightful, and accessible. It’s a book you’ll want to keep handy—a book you’ll want to use. You’ll be glad you did."

"Urgent, wise, and immediately applicable. Against the Storm is a post-COVID account that redefines modern leadership through remarkable stories and hard-won lessons from the battlefield to the boardroom. This book provides perspective and hope by offering a next-level primer on leadership beyond any playbook. It taught me that the leaders who will define this era are not those who control the storm, but those who bring grounded clarity within it. I am breathing more steadily and hold more confidence in uncertainty after reading this book. It is a must read for executives and teams."

"In an era defined by uncertainty, Kolditz and Khomitska offer a compelling and practical guide to leadership when it matters most. Grounded in scientific evidence, real-world experience and rich with insight, it is an essential resource for anyone seeking to lead with purpose in an unpredictable world."

“Finally, a leadership book that treats reality, context and psychology as the core ingredients of leading well in uncertain times. It is also a highly accessible text, with practical examples any leader facing the unknown can draw on. A genuine contribution, and one we need now.”