The University of the West Indies Press has announced significant international recognition for one of its published works. ‘Reimaginative Leadership: Concepts and Applications’ by author Canute S. Thompson has been selected as a finalist in the Leadership category of the prestigious Goody Business Book Awards, as revealed in the November 2025 ceremony.
This annual awards program celebrates exceptional publications that demonstrate substantial social impact across multiple domains including Business, Health, Leadership, and Technology. Each year, the awards distinguish over 100 authors through approximately 50 winners and 50 finalists, highlighting works that make meaningful contributions within their specialized fields.
Thompson’s groundbreaking work challenges traditional organizational leadership frameworks by proposing a reconceptualized approach specifically designed for twenty-first century challenges, with particular relevance to Caribbean contexts. The publication advocates for a leadership philosophy founded on principles of care, courage, trust, and accountability. It introduces nine foundational concepts aimed at rehumanizing the dynamic between leaders and their team members while providing practical strategies for addressing the complexities of contemporary organizational environments.
The author expressed profound gratitude for this recognition, noting: ‘I am exceedingly grateful and proud of yet another award-winning publication. This marks my third publication through UWI Press, with all three receiving awards—a testament to the Press’s rigorous peer-review system and their exceptional ability to identify manuscripts with significant potential.’ Thompson extended appreciation to both the anonymous peer reviewers and supportive colleagues who contributed to the manuscript’s development.
Christine Randle, Director of UWI Press, commended the achievement, stating: ‘This finalist recognition reflects the exceptional quality and thought leadership embodied in this book. It represents a well-deserved honor that we are thrilled to celebrate.’
Published by the not-for-profit scholarly UWI Press established in 1992, ‘Reimaginative Leadership’ joins a distinguished catalog of Caribbean scholarship. The press has built a reputation for amplifying Caribbean voices and perspectives across numerous academic disciplines, further solidifying the region’s intellectual contributions to global discourse.