Book description
Year after year, a group of best-selling authors, thought leaders
and management experts--among them James Collins, Warren Bennis and
Davie Ulrich--meet to share their defining moments on leadership with
one another. As this annual meeting of the minds became a tradition,
one theme quickly emerged: great leaders seize the opportunity to
learn, over and over again. These remarkable stories form the basis of
Learn Like a Leader, a close look at why some people are able to grow
in their careers, overcome setbacks and soar to the top, whereas
others never fully reach their potential. The book offers powerful
lessons reflecting key learning moments in the lives and careers of
each of the contributors. Learn Like a Leader portrays the power of
storytelling in teaching, training and mentoring.
A remarkable collection of inspiration, wisdom, and insight from the
true luminaries in our field. The lessons shared in this book are not to
be missed!A" -Marc Effron, president, The Talent Strategy Group
Some of our greatest contemporary leaders have shared their leadership
wisdom and experience in Learn Like a Leader - Read and reread each
story and you will discover what it is to Learn Like a Leader!A"
-Frances Hesselbein, chairman, Leader to Leader Institute and former
CEO, Girl Scouts of USA "The greatest leaders in history have
understood the power of stories for developing themselves and others.
And this book distills decades of leadership wisdom through insightful
and inspiring stories. Every leader should have this book. A" -Mark
Murphy, chairman and CEO, Leadership IQ "In these riveting essays,
35 prominent figures in management and organizational development across
the globe share the private epiphanies and learning experiences that
shaped their characters, careers, and leadership styles. From academics
to bestselling authors, contributors candidly reveal their
vulnerabilities: Frederick M. Hudson, founder of the Hudson Institute of
Santa Barbara, reveals how physical therapy to recover movement after
contracting polio at age nine gave him a purpose that transformed his
life; and Warren Bennis (Leaders), former president of the University of
Cincinnati, recalls how as a depressed and friendless child, removed
from hope or desire,A" his life was altered by the support of his
eighth-grade teacher. Organized thematically into such sections as
Developing Self-KnowledgeA" and Seeing Yourself as Others
Do,A" the storytelling format provides a vibrant and experiential
dimension, along with accompanying discussion questions for the reader.
A must-read for anyone interested in leadership, management,
organizational design, or personal development, this inspiring
collection of stories will enable individuals and groups to find deeper
meaning in the work they do." - a starred review in the August 30
issue of Publishers Weekly. Marshall Goldsmith is a world authority on
management and leadership development. His bestselling books, including
What Got You Here Won't Get You There and MOJO, have sold over a million
copies and have been translated into over 25 languages.
