Description
Book SynopsisFeaturing interviews with:
· JW Marriott, Jr., Marriott International, Inc.
· Sir Michael Drake, BT Group
· Lynda Gratton, London Business School
· Dame Barbara Stocking, Oxfam GB
And many other top leaders.
WONDERING HOW the most accomplished leaders from around the globe have tackled their toughest challenges? Now you can find out--with Lessons Learned. Concise and engaging, each volume in this series offers 12-14 insightful essays by top leaders in industry, the public sector, and academia on the most pressing issues they''ve faced. The contributors share surprisingly personal anecdotes and offer authoritative and practical advice drawn from their years of hard-earned experience.
A crucial resource for today''s busy executive, Lessons Learned gives you instant access to the wisdom and expertise of the world''s most talented leaders.
Table of ContentsJW Marriott, Jr: Be Prepared For Adverse Business Conditions William Harrison : Weathering The Perfect Storm Erroll Davis Jr: Managing Through A Crisis Sir Michael Rake: The Self-Reliant Leader Sir Nick Scheele: Work On What You Can Control Lyda Gratton: Finding The Flowers Amongst The Weeds Ping Fu: Rising From The Ashes After A Crisis Dame Barbara Stocking: Communicating Through Uncertain Times Jimmy Wales: When Your Brand Is Under Fire, Honesty Is The Best Policy Blythe McGarvie: Communicate Directly And Honestly With Investors Richard Santulli: Riding Out A Recession Sir Gerry Robinson: The Art Of The Turnaround Maurice Levy: Re-inventing An Organization Shelly Lazarus: Restoring Belief In A Struggling Business
