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Product Identifiers

PublisherWiley & Sons, Incorporated, John

ISBN-100470531878

ISBN-139780470531877

eBay Product ID (ePID)72684100

Product Key Features

Book TitleSeven Lessons for Leading in Crisis

Number of Pages160 Pages

LanguageEnglish

Publication Year2009

TopicLeadership, Careers / General, Decision-Making & Problem Solving, Management, Personal Growth / Success

GenreSelf-Help, Business & Economics

AuthorBill George

Book SeriesJB Warren Bennis Ser.

FormatHardcover

Dimensions

Item Height0.6 in

Item Weight10.1 Oz

Item Length8.6 in

Item Width5.8 in

Additional Product Features

Intended AudienceTrade

LCCN2009-021646

Dewey Edition22

Series Volume Number166

Dewey Decimal363.348

Table Of ContentAcknowledgments xi The Author xiii Foreword by Warren Bennis xv Introduction The Ultimate Test of Leadership 1 Lesson #1 Face Reality, Starting with Yourself 15 Lesson #2 Don't Be Atlas; Get the World Off Your Shoulders 31 Lesson #3 Dig Deep for the Root Cause 47 Lesson #4 Get Ready for the Long Haul 61 Lesson #5 Never Waste a Good Crisis 75 Lesson #6 You're in the Spotlight: Follow True North 89 Lesson #7 Go on Offense, Focus on Winning Now 105 Conclusion Crisis May Be Your Defining Moment 121 Appendix Leaders Featured in 7 Lessons for Leading in Crisis 129 References 133 Further study of 7 lessons for leading in crisis 139

SynopsisOne of the country's most trusted leaders offers time-tested and real world advice for leading in economic hard times From business giant Bill George, the acclaimed author of Wall Street Journal 's bestseller True North , comes the just-in-time guide for anyone in a leadership position facing today's unprecedented economic challenges. The former CEO of Medtronic draws from his own in-the-trenches experience and lessons from leaders (representing an array of companies) who have weathered tough economic storms. With straight talk and clear directions, George shows leaders specifically what they must do to become strong leaders and survive any crisis. His seven lessons include: Face Reality, Starting with Yourself; Never Waste a Good Crisis; and Be Aggressive: This is Your Best Chance to Win in the Market. Seven Lesson for Leading in Crisis is a survival kit for anyone in a leadership position. A concise handbook for applying proven leadership lessons in tough times Written by Bill George one of America's most trusted business leaders and author of True North and Authentic Leadership Offers realistic actions leaders can take to put their companies on the right long-term path Seven Lesson for Leading in Crisis gives leaders a solid strategy for staying the course., One of the country's most trusted leaders offers time-tested and real world advice for leading in economic hard times From business giant Bill George, the acclaimed author of Wall Street Journal 's bestseller True North , comes the just-in-time guide for anyone in a leadership position facing today's unprecedented economic challenges.

LC Classification NumberHD49.G464 2009