Crisis Leadership from Former Medtronic CEO Bill George
While pundits and experts are churning out a plethora of books analyzing the causes of the 2008 economic crisis, it’s refreshing to find a practical book that provides some good thinking on how to manage for success in crisis situations. In his new book, “7 Lessons for Leading in Crisis,” Harvard Business School Professor and former Medtronic CEO and Chairman Bill George, provides a concise handbook for applying proven leadership lessons in tough times so that companies and individuals can emerge successful on the other side of crises. Whether it’s the current economic crisis, a product recall or the loss of a job or a spouse, George’s book offers realistic actions leaders can take to put their companies and themselves on the right track. Read the story »
Derailed: Five Lessons Learned From Catastrophic Failures of Leadership
There must be a million books out there on leadership. And whether we’re aspiring leaders or analytical followers, leadership is something that we all have an opinion on.
As a result, books about the great leadership successes draw us like magnets. But Tim Irwin, Ph.D., looks at the discussion of leadership from the opposite perspective—leadership failures. That’s what makes “DERAILED: Five Lessons Learned from Catastrophic Failures of Leadership” such a compelling book. Read the story »
Profits are the Only Thing
Pssssst! Do you own your own business? Are profits hurting a little in this current economy?
Well I’ve got this guy I want you to meet. His name is George Cloutier. He’s a Harvard grad that Business Week dubbed a “Turnaround Ace” and his focus has always been on small business. Actually, you may not even need to hire him, just read his book. Read the story »
Leadership
Derailed: Five Lessons Learned From Catastrophic Failures of Leadership
There must be a million books out there on leadership. And whether we’re aspiring leaders or analytical...
Profits are the Only Thing
Pssssst! Do you own your own business? Are profits hurting a little in this current economy? Well I’ve...
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