What's Holding You Back? - Couverture rigide

Herbold, Robert J.

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ISBN 10 : 0470639016 ISBN 13 : 9780470639016

Editeur : Jossey-Bass, 2011

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Praise for What′s Holding You Back?

"Managers at any point on the corporate food chain should read this book. You′ll learn to recognize the basic human tendency to put off, ignore, or compromise on tough decisions and how to combat it with the strong leadership your organization needs." Carol Bartz, CEO, Yahoo! Inc.

"The first and most important responsibility of leadership is to make clear decisions about strategy, talent, resources, and other critical issues. Often, these decisions must be made in volatile, uncertain, chaotic, and ambiguous conditions, which requires instinct and courage. Bob Herbold′s excellent book equips leaders with the insights and tools needed to make clear and courageous decisions. I recommend it highly." Robert A. McDonald, chairman of the board, president, and CEO, Procter & Gamble Company

"A must–read for both emerging and established executives! Bob Herbold provides ten clear guidelines that will enable managers to become strong, proactive leaders." John C. Lechleiter, chairman, president, and CEO, Eli Lilly and Company

"What′s Holding You Back? gives good insights as to why managers often fail to make tough decisions. His ten actionable steps are a useful template for becoming a strong, courageous leader and achieving significant impact." Wee EE Cheong, deputy chairman and CEO, United Overseas Bank Ltd.

"Bob Herbold has written a remarkable business book with useful, practical tips you can use virtually every day. Bob has an outstanding track record as a business leader. He offers a clear road map to making the decisions that lead to business success and, once there, how to stay on top!" Patrick J. McGovern, founder and chairman, International Data Group

"A terrific book: Herbold′s principles are ready–to–use guidelines for strong leadership. A great tool for training your best and brightest leaders to steer through the world of fast change and severe competition. I highly recommend it." Shin–Bae Kim, vice–chairman and CEO, SK C&C, Korea

Présentation de l'éditeur :

"Leadership is not for everyone. It requires bold, gutsy individuals. If you accept that premise, you will find his [Bob Herbold s] book rewarding reading."
Harvey Schachter, The Globe and Mail Quit hiding from tough decisions and learn to confront them head–on

Why do managers at all levels sacrifice corporate success by shying away from making the tough decisions? What′s Holding You Back? reveals exactly why managers often hesitate to confront difficult issues–whether it′s the absence of a perfect solution, the knowledge that no decision will please everyone, etc.–and, most importantly, how they can overcome these common managerial obstacles to maximize their company′s success. What′s Holding You Back? elucidates the ten core principles of confident leadership, outlining proven tactics by which managers can confront their inner wimp and highlight their inner courage.

• Features dynamic real–world examples from Apple, Microsoft, Porsche, IBM, Merck, Canon, Sony, Whirlpool, IDEO, Tesco, P&G, Target, 3M, and more
• Pinpoints the corporate failures that can result from hesitant or self–conscious organizations, and what managers can do to avoid them
• Clearly delineates how managers can cultivate and deliver accountable and decisive leadership, even during the toughest dilemmas

What′s Holding You Back? proves that practicing gutsy leadership is the key to operational and innovative excellence in the workplace

À propos de cette édition

• Éditeur: Jossey-Bass
• Date d'édition: 2011
• ISBN 10: 0470639016
• ISBN 13: 9780470639016
• Reliure: Relié
• Nombre de pages: 224