In Leadership Interrupted: The Pause that Changed Everything, revered executive coach, Mark Holtshousen, breaks his silence on the widespread denial business leaders are grappling to come to terms with since the pandemic. This hard-hitting book contends that pretending is not the same as healing, and draws on the personal and intimate conversations that the author has had with some of the most successful leaders. The polycrisis leaders need to navigate today only compounds their yearning for certainty and some semblance of normality as they go about leading a workforce that has changed completely, as they themselves have. Leadership Interrupted will serve as a much-needed beacon of hope, respite from isolation, and cautionary guide for the future of all who work.

This book is divided into three parts:

Part 1: Framing the Situation

Mark sets the stage by vividly describing the current state of leadership, tracing its evolution, and exploring the theories that underpin it. The urgency of the situation is palpable, as Mark challenges conventional wisdom and provokes thought.

Part 2: The Necessary Process

Here, the author delves into the process of development and transition that leaders must undergo in this turbulent era. He provides a cautionary perspective, urging patience, understanding, and empathy from all corners.

Part 3: Resourceful Guidance

The final section offers practical guidance to help readers move forward, bridging the gap between the individual's experience and the broader environment. It normalizes the struggles of leaders and provides a roadmap for personal growth and transformation.

Mark Holtshousen's writing is concise and impactful, designed for leaders with busy schedules. However, its relevance extends far beyond the boardroom. Anyone who has weathered life's storms can relate to the shared experiences and insights within these pages.

"Leadership Interrupted: The Pause that Changed Everything" is not just a book—it's a lifeline. It breaks the chains of isolation, allowing leaders to connect with one another and find solace in shared experiences. This is the essential guide for anyone leading in turbulent times, whether you're a leader facing your own transformation or guiding others through theirs. It's time to heal and move forward. This book will show you how.

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Mark Holtshousen’s Leadership Interrupted brilliantly spells out how leaders currently have a once-in-a- lifetime opportunity to change the way they lead, do business and relate to others.

Sunny Stout-Rostron (D.Prof), Founding President, COMENSA, Director,
People Quotient Pty Ltd (PQ), Faculty, University of Stellenbosch School of Business


Leadership Interrupted unpacks the lockdown life audit that took place, which has reshaped our relationship with work.

The pandemic has proved to be an inflection point for company culture - a re-shaping by workers rather than leadership.

Dion Chang, CEO and Founder of Flux Trends