A thoughtful, human and story-rich exploration of leadership — from concert halls to boardrooms, from Buckingham Palace to Everest Base Camp.
“Organisations can learn so much from the world of music.”
Charles GrimesA Question of Leadership invites readers to look beyond position, authority and performance language — and reflect on what leadership really is.
The book takes a reflective route into leadership: less command-and-control, more curiosity, humanity, moral relationship and the lived experience of leading and being led.
This site is designed as a home for the book and as a polished media page for Charles: clear story hooks, biography, testimonials and fast routes to book him for podcasts, interviews, leadership sessions and events.
Business psychologist, leadership consultant, former broadcaster, musician and storyteller.
After a successful career in broadcasting with Radio Television Hong Kong and the BBC, Charles became a business psychologist and has spent decades helping individuals, groups and teams reach their potential.
His work draws on psychology, music, team dynamics and lived experience — creating memorable, practical conversations about what truly makes people and organisations perform.
Charles brings leadership to life through stories that are unusual, personal and easy for audiences to remember.
What high-performing teams can learn from the discipline and sensitivity of great orchestras.
Lessons from performing at Buckingham Palace and St Paul’s Cathedral.
What Everest Base Camp reveals about resilience, perspective and leadership under pressure.
How autism and Asperger’s can help a team thrive when difference is understood and valued.
A powerful story about second chances — and what to do when life gives you another one.
How persistence, commitment and patience can shape the life you once dreamed of.
Warm, reflective and memorable — leadership made human.
“A genuine book of wonder, that I found I could dip in and out of and often returned to for inspiration.”
Expedition leader
“A true marvel, with focus on leadership as the truly human interaction it is.”
Army Commander
“Insightful, inspirational and innovative — helped by an engaging personality and a genuine wish to help others improve.”
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