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The largest study of its kind, the Platinum Study delves into the domains of the elite with stories that illustrate both the use and misuse of power across the landscape of prominent American institutions. This book explores how leaders wield power, and offers readers insight into applying the strategies of the successful in their own lives.

Table of Contents

Introduction ix

1 Act Personally, But Think Institutionally: Develop Your Network Beyond Your Organization 1

2 Leadership Begins at 20: Beyond Bootstraps and Boarding School 19

3 More Breadth, Less Depth: Catalyzing Your Leadership 35

4 The Essence of Leadership: Driving Productivity, People, and Culture 55

5 Strength in the Crucible of Crisis 77

6 Lead with Your Life: Because It’s Much More than a Job 97

7 Lead for Good: Motivations and Outcomes 117

Conclusion 137

Notes 145

Appendix 163

Acknowledgments 205

Index 209

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      Publisher: John Wiley & Sons Inc
      Publication Date: 17/06/2014
      ISBN13: 9781118901106, 978-1118901106
      ISBN10: 111890110X
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      Description

      Book Synopsis
      The largest study of its kind, the Platinum Study delves into the domains of the elite with stories that illustrate both the use and misuse of power across the landscape of prominent American institutions. This book explores how leaders wield power, and offers readers insight into applying the strategies of the successful in their own lives.

      Table of Contents

      Introduction ix

      1 Act Personally, But Think Institutionally: Develop Your Network Beyond Your Organization 1

      2 Leadership Begins at 20: Beyond Bootstraps and Boarding School 19

      3 More Breadth, Less Depth: Catalyzing Your Leadership 35

      4 The Essence of Leadership: Driving Productivity, People, and Culture 55

      5 Strength in the Crucible of Crisis 77

      6 Lead with Your Life: Because It’s Much More than a Job 97

      7 Lead for Good: Motivations and Outcomes 117

      Conclusion 137

      Notes 145

      Appendix 163

      Acknowledgments 205

      Index 209

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