{"product_id":"the-unlikely-leader-how-to-succeed-even-when-the-odds-are-against-you-hardcover","title":"The Unlikely Leader: How to Succeed, Even When the Odds Are Against You - Hardcover","description":"\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cp style=\"text-align: right;\"\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/reportcopyrightinfringement.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eReport copyright infringement\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cp\u003eby \u003cb\u003eAbdurahman Afia\u003c\/b\u003e (Author)\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eFrom Privilege to Purpose: Unlock Resilient, High-Impact Leadership\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eYour ability to lead with courage and clarity in uncertain times depends on mastering both your inner journey and the external challenges you face. \u003ci\u003eThe Unlikely Leader\u003c\/i\u003e shows you exactly how. In this powerful new work, Abdurahman Afia draws from a deeply personal narrative of privilege, hardship, and hard-won leadership breakthroughs to offer a roadmap for mid to senior-level leaders seeking resilience, confidence, and high-performance teams.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eAbdurahman, CEO of Afia Partners, anchors his writing in decades of progressive leadership experience and leadership development facilitation. He has guided multicultural teams across continents, transforming cultural complexity into collective strength. This book weaves vivid case studies - real stories of executives navigating disruption - with his custom-designed coaching frameworks and interactive tools. You'll gain actionable insights on building resilience, managing ambiguity with grace, and cultivating leadership presence that drives results. His engaging facilitation style, grounded in analytical rigor and psychological insight, ensures that each chapter equips you with practical, immediately applicable strategies - not abstract theory.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003ci\u003eThe Unlikely Leader: How to Succeed, Even When the Odds Are Against You \u003c\/i\u003eempowers you to transform adversity into leadership advantage. Inside, you will find: \u003c\/p\u003e \u003cul\u003e \u003cli\u003eCase studies illustrating the transformation of real-life executives under pressure\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eBespoke leadership development frameworks tailored for multicultural, global teams\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eTools and reflection exercises to embed resilience and adaptability into daily practice\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eA narrative-driven approach that humanizes leadership lessons through personal storytelling\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eAnalytical models balanced with behavioural insights for actionable, measurable growth\u003c\/li\u003e \u003c\/ul\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003eEquipping readers to lead with intention, clarity, and empathy, \u003ci\u003eThe Unlikely Leader\u003c\/i\u003e is ideal for mid- to senior-level managers, C-suite executives, HR and L\u0026amp;D professionals, entrepreneurs, and business owners aiming to elevate their leadership in dynamic environments. It is particularly well-suited for courses in leadership development, executive coaching, or organisational behaviour, as part of MBA, Executive MBA, or professional development curricula.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eFront Jacket\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eMost leaders receive their real education not in classrooms but in the crucible of unexpected challenges. \u003ci\u003eThe Unlikely Leader: How to Succeed, Even When the Odds are Against You\u003c\/i\u003e offers a roadmap for this experience, combining Abdurahman Afia's extraordinary personal transformation with his professional expertise coaching executives across the Middle East. From being thrust into management without preparation to experiencing homelessness and cultural displacement, Afia's path to becoming CEO of a top leadership consultancy reveals how adversity cultivates the resilience and authenticity that define exceptional leaders. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThis book moves beyond conventional leadership literature by integrating vivid storytelling with evidence-based frameworks. Readers will discover practical strategies for leading without formal authority, making confident decisions amid uncertainty, and building the trust that transforms teams into high-performance units. Real case studies illustrate how to succeed in the real world. Each chapter provides structured tools that bridge cultural differences and address the challenges facing contemporary leaders. The narrative-driven approach turns abstract principles into memorable lessons grounded in human experience. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003ci\u003eThe Unlikely Leader\u003c\/i\u003e integrates analytical rigor with behavioural insight, offering readers both the frameworks and the wisdom to apply them effectively. The book includes reflection exercises designed to embed resilience into daily practice and coaching methodologies Afia has refined while working with Fortune 500 companies and government entities. By demonstrating how leadership capabilities can be developed through intentional growth, the book opens pathways for leaders at every level to unlock their potential and create meaningful impact within their organisations. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003ci\u003eThe Unlikely Leader\u003c\/i\u003e speaks directly to aspiring and established leaders navigating career transitions, entrepreneurs building their ventures, and HR professionals developing talent pipelines. It provides the authentic guidance needed to transform setbacks into stepping stones and cultivate the leadership presence that drives sustainable organisational success in an increasingly complex global landscape.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eBack Jacket\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e'A refreshingly honest take on leadership. This is an invaluable practical guide for leaders at every stage of their career who want to lead with real impact. A motivating and insightful read that I would highly recommend to anyone leading people today.'\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eFAHED KHALED GHANIM, \u003c\/b\u003e CEO, Majid Al Futtaim Lifestyle\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e'\u003ci\u003eThe Unlikely Leader\u003c\/i\u003e is genuinely a mentor in a box! The tools and insights are simple, profound and will be such a help for any leader or manager. One of the most practical books on leadership I've ever read.'\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePROFESSOR PAUL MCGEE, \u003c\/b\u003e \u003ci\u003eSunday Times\u003c\/i\u003e bestselling author and keynote speaker\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eMaster resilient leadership through real-world adversity and proven coaching frameworks\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eLeading effectively when circumstances work against you requires more than theory--it demands battle-tested strategies and authentic experience. \u003ci\u003eThe Unlikely Leader: How to Succeed, Even When the Odds are Against You\u003c\/i\u003e delivers both, drawing on author Abdurahman Afia's transformative journey from privilege to hardship to leadership success. As CEO of Afia Partners, with over two decades coaching executives across multicultural environments, Afia provides the practical guidance leaders need to thrive under pressure.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eThe book blends compelling personal narrative with real executive case studies, revealing how to build resilience, make high-stakes decisions with confidence, and cultivate the executive presence that inspires teams. Readers will gain access to customised coaching frameworks Afia has developed for Fortune 500 companies, alongside reflection exercises and analytical models for immediate application. Each chapter transforms abstract leadership concepts into actionable strategies grounded in psychological insight and proven results.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eWhether you're a mid-level manager stepping into greater responsibility, a C-suite executive navigating unprecedented challenges, or an entrepreneur scaling your company, this book equips you with the tools to lead authentically and effectively. \u003ci\u003eThe Unlikely Leader \u003c\/i\u003eshows that leadership excellence isn't reserved for the privileged few--it's forged through adversity, refined through practice, and accessible to anyone willing to do the work.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eAuthor Biography\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eABDURAHMAN AFIA\u003c\/b\u003e is the CEO of Afia Partners, bringing over 20 years of progressively demanding leadership experience across senior roles in complex and high-pressure environments. Having led teams, faced failure, and made critical decisions at senior levels, he now serves as a leadership consultant, facilitator, and executive coach to leaders around the world. He specialises in working with multicultural teams, team building and bridging cultural differences to harness diverse backgrounds for shared success.\u003c\/p\u003e\n            \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNumber of Pages:\u003c\/strong\u003e 256\u003c\/div\u003e\n            \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePublication Date:\u003c\/strong\u003e March 23, 2026\u003c\/div\u003e\n            ","brand":"BooksCloud","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":52239226110226,"sku":"9781394369126","price":28.06,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0941\/2211\/5346\/files\/PNZ4mSqOT29781394369126.webp?v=1777872561","url":"https:\/\/ckbookstore.net\/products\/the-unlikely-leader-how-to-succeed-even-when-the-odds-are-against-you-hardcover","provider":"CK BOOKSTORE","version":"1.0","type":"link"}