{"product_id":"from-smart-to-wise-9781118296202","title":"From Smart to Wise","description":"\u003cb\u003eBook Synopsis\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003eDrawing on stories of historical wise leaders such as Bill Gates, and Warren Buffet, the authors identify six characteristics of wise leaders and offer a framework to help readers develop their own style of wise leadership. They offer an approach that balances the two styles to achieve a form of wise leadership that is both functional and smart.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eTrade Review\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cp\u003e“With examples from today’s best leaders, Kaipa and Radjou have created a practical guide for accelerating your own wise leadership development, a true competitive advantage in today’s rapidly changing world. We can all benefit from the self-reflection that \u003ci\u003eFrom Smart to Wise\u003c\/i\u003e encourages. By defining our unique ‘noble purpose,’ we can bring about meaningful change and progress in our companies, communities, and society.”\u003cbr\u003e \u003cb\u003e—\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cb\u003eIndra K. Nooyi\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cb\u003e, chairman and CEO, PepsiCo, Inc.\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e“\u003ci\u003eFrom Smart to Wise\u003c\/i\u003e teaches the importance of working together and shows that everyone can contribute to making the world a better place.”\u003cbr\u003e \u003cb\u003e—Alan Mulally, president and CEO, Ford Motor Company\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e“We are entering a new era of 'conscious capitalism' in which enlightened organizations will strive to serve a higher purpose that transcends profit maximization. This thought-provoking book proposes pragmatic pathways for smart leaders to become wise leaders who will run the conscious businesses of tomorrow.”\u003cbr\u003e \u003cb\u003e—John Mackey, co-CEO and cofounder, Whole Foods Market\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e“An invaluable guide to negotiating leadership in a world that expects both reflection and decisive action from the C-suite. This enjoyable book reminds us that leadership success requires continual communication, motivation, and connection to a meaningful purpose.”\u003cbr\u003e \u003cb\u003e—Beth Comstock, chief marketing officer, GE\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e“Leaders can't rely on smartness alone to solve the complex issues and paradoxes they face today. This seminal book shows how leaders across sectors can cultivate practical wisdom and use it to create sustainable value for all stakeholders.”\u003cbr\u003e \u003cb\u003e—Klaus Schwab, founder and executive chairman, the World Economic Forum\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e“In a leadership landscape of greater volatility, uncertainty, and public attention, the wisdom conveyed by Kaipa and Radjou in \u003ci\u003eFrom Smart to Wise\u003c\/i\u003e will prove invaluable for any executive seeking lasting impact and fulfillment.”\u003cbr\u003e \u003cb\u003e—Dominic Barton, global managing director, McKinsey \u0026amp; Company\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e“Few developments for leadership are more important in today's world than learning how to blend eastern wisdom traditions with western pragmatism. \u003ci\u003eFrom Smart to Wise\u003c\/i\u003e is an immensely practical guide for those who are serious about their development as leaders.”\u003cbr\u003e \u003cb\u003e—Peter Senge, founding chair, Society for Organizational Learning; \u003ci\u003eNew York Times\u003c\/i\u003e best-selling author, \u003ci\u003eThe Fifth Discipline\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e“Kaipa and Radjou remind us that at the top of the intelligence hierarchy isn't the individual genius but the genius maker who has the wisdom to lead for the common good and evoke the best in others. The path from smart to wise should be the aspiration of all who lead in the knowledge economy.”\u003cbr\u003e \u003cb\u003e—Liz Wiseman, \u003ci\u003eWall Street Journal\u003c\/i\u003e best-selling author, \u003ci\u003eMultipliers\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e“Developing wisdom can turn a long and arduous trip into a compelling, sustainable, and inspiring leadership journey. Read this fascinating book and let it teach you the tools you’ll need to go from smart to wise!”\u003cbr\u003e \u003cb\u003e—\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cb\u003eMarshall Goldsmith\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cb\u003e,\u003c\/b\u003e \u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003eNew York Times\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e \u003cb\u003ebest-selling author,\u003c\/b\u003e \u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003eMOJO\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e \u003cb\u003eand\u003c\/b\u003e \u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003eWhat Got You Here Won’t Get You There\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e“\u003ci\u003eFrom Smart to Wise\u003c\/i\u003e is a practical and powerful book that reminds us of the ultimate destination of our leadership journeys: wisdom earned through experience and shared in service of others. Even better, Prasad Kaipa and Navi Radjou offer a step-by-step road map for getting there, complete with real-world examples sure to inspire and challenge us along the way.”\u003cbr\u003e \u003cb\u003e—\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cb\u003eJohn R. Ryan\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cb\u003e, president and CEO, Center for Creative Leadership\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e“This extraordinary book takes the intangible concept of wisdom and brings it to life, giving it context and ways for us to practice wise leadership in our daily lives. Kaipa and Radjou show us how to connect with other leaders in today’s interdependent world to cocreate a field of wise leadership. You must read \u003ci\u003eFrom Smart to Wise\u003c\/i\u003e. It is a journey worth taking.”\u003cbr\u003e \u003cb\u003e—\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cb\u003eCynthia Cherrey\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cb\u003e, president, the International Leadership Association; vice president, Princeton University\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e“Getting from smart to wise is the most important leadership challenge of the twenty-first century. Prasad Kaipa and Navi Radjou offer a guidebook to this transformation, one that any leader will find of great use.”\u003cbr\u003e \u003cb\u003e—\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cb\u003eDaniel Goleman\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cb\u003e, author,\u003c\/b\u003e \u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003eEmotional Intelligence\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e“\u003ci\u003eFrom Smart to Wise\u003c\/i\u003e is a good example of what it talks about. It is wise, clear, and grounded in real experience. It reminds us that our humanity is the key to success in business, and also that a purpose greater than profit is needed to create a world that is fulfilling as well as productive.”\u003cbr\u003e \u003cb\u003e—\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cb\u003ePeter Block\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cb\u003e, author,\u003c\/b\u003e \u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003eStewardship\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e \u003cb\u003eand\u003c\/b\u003e \u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003eAbundant Community\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e“\u003ci\u003eFrom Smart to Wise\u003c\/i\u003e is a very timely and unique book. Kaipa and Radjou offer us a pathway to evolve from behaving smartly to acting and leading wisely, extending benefits of wise leadership not only to ourselves and our companies but also to our societies.”\u003cbr\u003e \u003cb\u003e—\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cb\u003eJeff Smith\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cb\u003e, CEO and cofounder, LUNAR Design\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e“\u003ci\u003eFrom Smart to Wise\u003c\/i\u003e is the book managers from all walks of life and in all institutions ought to read. Kaipa and Radjou credibly and convincingly make the point that smartness is no longer sufficient to be sustainably successful today and provide those interested in becoming wise leaders with a useful road map.”\u003cbr\u003e \u003cb\u003e—\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cb\u003eDr. Klaus M. Leisinger\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cb\u003e, chairman, Novartis Foundation for Sustainable Development\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e“Ordinary organizations become extraordinary organizations when some wise leaders embrace the collective good and invite others to do the same. \u003ci\u003eFrom Smart to Wise\u003c\/i\u003e is a magnificent book about how to become a person of wisdom and influence.”\u003cbr\u003e \u003cb\u003e—\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cb\u003eRobert E. Quinn\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cb\u003e, professor, Ross School of Business, University of Michigan; author,\u003c\/b\u003e \u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003eDeep Change\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e“Kaipa and Radjou have spent most of their lives bringing the wisdom traditions to bear on the art of business. \u003ci\u003eFrom Smart to Wise\u003c\/i\u003e offers depth, context, and timeless tools to lift the mechanical into the noble, marrying the practical and the compassionate—a rare, effective, uplifting companion.”\u003cbr\u003e \u003cb\u003e—\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cb\u003eMark Nepo\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cb\u003e, best-selling author,\u003c\/b\u003e \u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003eSeven Thousand Ways to Listen\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e \u003cb\u003eand\u003c\/b\u003e \u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003eThe Book of Awakening\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e“\u003ci\u003eFrom Smart to Wise\u003c\/i\u003e is a game changer! Read it to find how to apply practical wisdom in your business. Use the framework in this book to create your own wise leadership road map—and you too can become a highly effective leader like Warren Buffett, Ratan Tata, and Alan Mulally.”\u003cbr\u003e \u003cb\u003e—\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cb\u003eProfessor Theodore R. Malloch\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cb\u003e, Yale University; director, The Academy of Business in Society; and author,\u003c\/b\u003e \u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003eDoing Virtuous Business\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eTable of Contents\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cp\u003ePreface ix\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e1 Wise Leaders Wanted 1\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e2 Shift Your Perspective: Connect to Your Noble Purpose 29\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e3 Be Aware of Your Action Orientation: Act Authentically and Appropriately 61\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e4 Gain Role Clarity: Lead from Any Position 85\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e5 Clarify Your Decision Logic: Decide with Discernment 113\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e6 Develop Flexible Fortitude: Know When to Hold and When to Fold 139\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e7 Discover Drivers of Your Motivation: Act with Enlightened Self-Interest 155\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e8 Cocreate a Field of Wise Leadership: Find Your Wisdom Logic 177\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eNotes 209\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eAcknowledgments 231\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eAbout the Authors 235\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eIndex 237\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"John Wiley \u0026 Sons Inc","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":48866368225623,"sku":"9781118296202","price":18.69,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0817\/1739\/5799\/files\/9781118296202.jpg?v=1722278314","url":"https:\/\/bookcurl.com\/products\/from-smart-to-wise-9781118296202","provider":"Book Curl","version":"1.0","type":"link"}