{"product_id":"pivot-points-9781118894736","title":"Pivot Points","description":"\u003cb\u003eBook Synopsis\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eA Roadmap for Transforming Ambition into Achievement\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eIn the sea of thrown-together, stereotypical leadership advice, Julia Tang Peters' \u003ci\u003ePivot Points\u003c\/i\u003e stands out like a beacon. This book is not the result of trite 10-step recipes or unstudied observations. Instead, its source is in-depth research conducted among some of the country's most effective leaders.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eIntimate interviews and broad survey data reveal that the leaders who stand out are the ones who fearlessly face the decisions that characterize career turning points. Amazingly, the people who break through barriers to transform industries encounterand effectively confrontthe same five critical decisions. In \u003ci\u003ePivot Points\u003c\/i\u003e, you'll read how five inspiring and approachable leaders made the choices that cemented their legacies.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003ci\u003ePivot Points\u003c\/i\u003e is a unique opportunity to learn from the leaders you \u003ci\u003eshould\u003c\/i\u003e learn fromauthentic, independent-minded people with a genuine desire to help othe\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eTable of Contents\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003ePreface: A Different Approach to Leadership and Careers v\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eAcknowledgments xi\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003e1 From Ordinary Career to Leadership Journey: What Separates Leaders from Managers? 1\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eDecision-Making Leaders, Leader-Making Decisions 2\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eAre Five Pivotal Decisions the Experience of Just Leaders or Everyone? 4\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003ePivotal Decisions Determine the Journey 6\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eFive Characteristics of a Pivotal Decision 9\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eThe Art of Leading and the Science of Management 11\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eThe Leaders We Should Learn From 12\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003e2 IDEA: Bud Frankel, Founder and Former Chairman of Frankel \u0026amp; Company 15\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eWhy You Should Know Him and about His Work 15\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eWhat Matters to Bud Frankel 17\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eBud’s Pivotal Decisions 26\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eThe Leader’s Legacy 41\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003e3 CHANGE: Glen Tullman, Managing Partner of 7wire Ventures; Former CEO of Allscripts Healthcare Solutions 43\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eWhy You Should Know Him and about His Work 43\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eWhat Matters to Glen Tullman 46\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eGlen’s Pivotal Decisions 60\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eThe Leader’s Legacy 73\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003e4 TEAM: John W. Rogers, Jr., Founder, Chairman, and CEO of Ariel Investments LLC 75\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eWhy You Should Know Him and about His Work 75\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eWhat Matters to John Rogers 77\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eJohn’s Pivotal Decisions 90\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eThe Leader’s Legacy 108\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003e5 CULTURE: Al Golin, Founder and Chairman of GolinHarris 111\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eWhy You Should Know Him and about His Work 111\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eWhat Matters to Al Golin 113\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eAl’s Pivotal Decisions 120\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eThe Leader’s Legacy 139\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003e6 PASSION: Dale Dawson, Founder and CEO of Bridge2Rwanda 143\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eWhy You Should Know Him and about His Work 143\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eWhat Matters to Dale Dawson 145\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eDale’s Pivotal Decisions 156\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eThe Leader’s Legacy 177\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003e7 Lessons from the Journeys of Five Leaders 181\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eWhat Do Leaders Have in Common? 181\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eLeaders Continually Create Their Jobs 191\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003e8 Lessons from Survey Findings 193\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eDo Pivot Points Occur in Most People’s Careers? 194\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eHow Do People Make Pivotal Decisions? 200\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eTo Lead Is to Create 208\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003e9 Your Pivotal Five: A New Career Road Map 211\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eConnecting Your Dots: Your Pivotal Decisions 213\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eConnecting Your Dots: Your Decision-Making Behavior 216\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eLeader, Manager, Wanderer, and Clock Puncher 220\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eWarning Signs 225\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eYour Authentic Path 228\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eAbout the Author 231\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eIndex 233\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"John Wiley \u0026 Sons Inc","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":49406941561175,"sku":"9781118894736","price":17.09,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0817\/1739\/5799\/files\/9781118894736.jpg?v=1730497633","url":"https:\/\/bookcurl.com\/products\/pivot-points-9781118894736","provider":"Book Curl","version":"1.0","type":"link"}