Overview

Society now has a seat in the boardroom – what does that mean for leaders? The age of transparency is giving society (including employees) a ring-side seat in the business world. There is low trust and high scrutiny of business leaders – yet little support on what it means to be accountable to society. Where are the boundaries of accountability today? And what changes do leaders need to make? This isn't a book about how to look good or delegate doing good. It’s about how great business leaders own and navigate that challenging shift. If you believe the role of business in society goes beyond shareholder value, if you want to lead a company that understands its role in strengthening society, then this is for you. Kate Adams has spent 25 years helping businesses to design and deliver on their accountability to society, and helping non-profits deliver social impact through partnership with business. She has consulted with some of the world’s biggest corporations, and held senior leadership positions in non-profits such as Comic Relief. She is a Non-Executive Director at ParalympicsGB and co-host of the podcast ‘Seat for Society’.

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Author:   Kate Adams
Publisher:   Practical Inspiration Publishing
Imprint:   Practical Inspiration Publishing
Dimensions:   Width: 14.00cm , Height: 1.70cm , Length: 21.60cm
ISBN:  

9781788607988

ISBN 10:   1788607988
Pages:   278
Publication Date:   26 May 2026
Audience:   General/trade ,  General
Format:   Paperback
Publisher's Status:   Active
Availability:   In Print  
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Table of Contents

Poem on Accountability Introduction Part 1: A shifting landscape for business leaders Traditional expectations of business accountability Why society is now demanding more Are these reasonable asks of leaders? Part 2: Modelling accountability to society Lessons from business: successes and failures Learning from military, government and civil society The role of the Board Part 3: A tool-kit for society-conscious business leaders It starts with you as a leader: tools to raise self awareness and personal insights Accountability mapping: tools to identify impact and boundaries Creating an accountable culture: tools to embed values, behaviours, and build trust Conclusion: Just good leadership Further Reading Acknowledgements Notes About the author

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Kate Adams has a rare insider perspective on leadership across both the commercial and non-profit worlds. She has consulted with some of the world’s biggest corporations, and held senior leadership positions in non-profits such as Comic Relief. She is currently a Non-Executive Director at ParalympicsGB and co-host of the podcast ‘Seat for Society’.

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