Book description
"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
Robert J. Herbold is the managing director of the Herbold Group, LLC,
a consulting business focused on profitability, strategic, and
operational issues. He serves on the board of directors of Neptune
Orient Shipping Lines and of Agilent Technologies. Formerly, Herbold
was executive vice president and chief operating officer of Microsoft
Corporation. He is the author of The Fiefdom Syndrome and Seduced by
Success. He lives in Seattle and Phoenix.
