About the author

Anthony Howard has a vision to build a more human world one leader at a time. He believes Human-Centred Leadership is the key to success in business, government and society. He is an entrepreneur, CEO, philosopher and writer who has made a life out of questions.

He has spent much of the 21st century capturing insights from people who shape and influence history, and applying those insights with leaders at the strategic apex of organisations. During a 10-year dialogue with global leaders he has interviewed more than 150 influencers from the business, academic, military and social sectors.

Anthony founded The Confidere Group, which consults to top-tier leaders working in complex and demanding environments. Known colloquially as the ‘CEO Whisperer', he is a confidant to leaders in the US, the UK, Asia and Australia across sectors that include banking, insurance, retailing, advertising, mining, funds management and construction.

He is a ‘sense-maker' whose services are based on the search for new questions as people seek new insights. Whether he is advising a board, acting as a confidant to a CEO, delivering a keynote presentation, or helping an executive team navigate uncharted waters, his approach starts in the unknown, using a unique search process that blends creativity, philosophy and navigational theory to help people gain clarity, focus and momentum.

Anthony writes and speaks extensively on Human-Centred Leadership. He is a guest lecturer at the School of ...

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