Minute Six

One of the clearest and most human examinations I’ve read of how people and organizations adapt under pressure when the stakes are highest. This book belongs on the shelf of every leader responsible for others in uncertain environments

Gen. STANLEY McCHRYSTAL, author of Team of Teams

For anyone seeking to understand how high-performance teams truly navigate uncertainty – whether in space, healthcare, or any complex system – this book is an invaluable guide and a powerful testament to the human spirit

TIM PEAKE, astronaut

Humane, gripping and profound. Whether you’re a parent, a CEO, a teacher or an astronaut, you’ll love this book: Kevin Fong’s approach gives all of us a chance to achieve the impossible

CHRIS VAN TULLEKEN, author of Ultra-Processed People

This gripping, essential book is a masterclass in human resilience and a blueprint for navigating the unknown

DAVID NOTT, author of War Doctor

Kevin Fong brilliantly cuts across disciplines to give rare, useful tools and insights. A must-read for anyone making big decisions when short on information

CHRIS HADFIELD, astronaut

Easily the best book I’ve read this year. No-one should have to learn lessons this hard, but Kevin Fong has stared down the abyss again and again, made sense of the impossible, and brought that perspective back to make the world a better place

HELEN CZERSKI, author of Blue Machine

Inspiring tales of people at their very best, told with humility and humanity. A moving reminder of the resilience, courage and hope that carry us through life’s toughest moments

OLIVIA COLMAN, actor

A vivid page-turner and a must-read manual for how teams and leaders can work effectively in the face of irreducible uncertainty

ANIL SETH, author of Being You

Compelling, compassionate and wise. You’ll never think about teamwork in the same way again

CLAUDIA HAMMOND, author of Overwhelmed

Insightful and full of hard-won wisdom, this is a brilliant book about teamwork, adaptability and why one of the most important skills in a complex world may well be learning how to think when the script hasn't been penned

DEBORAH COHEN, author of Bad Influence

Never underestimate the power of a small team with deep knowledge and good communication. And when a pandemic starts, you'd better hope that lots of them step forward

SARAH GILBERT, co-developer of the Oxford AstraZeneca vaccine