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Book 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.
Table of ContentsAcknowledgments 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
