Safari Books Limited has announced the forthcoming release of Leading in a Storm, a thought-provoking and deeply relevant new work by renowned author, public intellectual and turnaround management expert, Dr. Dakuku Peterside.

The book is scheduled for international and Nigerian release in October 2025, with high-profile public presentations slated for Lagos, Abuja, London and Chicago.

In an age defined by volatility and uncertainty, Leading in a Storm, offers a compelling guide to navigating crisis with clarity, calm and conviction. Drawing on decades of high-level experience in politics, corporate governance and public administration, Peterside explores what distinguishes resilient leaders from those who falter when the stakes are highest.

This landmark book presents practical strategies across eight pillars of crisis leadership, including: Situational Intelligence – Understanding environments and anticipating change, Calm Confidence – Providing emotional stability amid chaos, Sense-Making – Turning complexity into clarity, Strategic Decision-Making – Acting decisively under pressure, Effective Communication – Managing narratives and expectations, Strategic Flexibility – Adapting in fast-changing scenarios, Coordinated Teamwork – Harnessing the strength of collective action, Facilitated Learning – Transforming every crisis into institutional growth.

“Crisis does not build character — it reveals it,” writes Peterside, as he unpacks how true leadership is tested when order gives way to chaos. Through real-world case studies and hard-won insights, he offers a practical playbook for leaders in government, business, civil society and the non-profit world.

Leading in a Storm is not just another leadership manual — it is a timely call to action for a new generation of leaders committed to empathy, effectiveness and ethical clarity in uncertain times. The book will be available in print and digital formats at major bookstores across Nigeria and globally.