About this book
Wondering how the most accomplished leaders from around the globe have tackled their toughest challenges? Now you can find outâwith Lessons Learned. Concise and engaging, each volume in this new series offers 12-14 insightful essays by top leaders in business, 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.The series launches with three volumes, each of which centers on a timely topic:
· Leading by Example: Discover the secrets to leading effectivelyâfrom top executives at KPMG Worldwide, Quest Diagnostics, Virgin Galactic, and other giants.
· Managing Your Career: Find out how to identify and achieve the career you wantâfrom exceptional leaders at McKinsey & Company, Lloyds TSB Group, Heidrick & Struggles, among others.
· Managing Change: Learn how to lead major transformation effortsâfrom successful change champions at Philips Lighting, JPMorgan Chase, Coca Cola Company, and other top firms.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.
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Table of contents
- The Lessons Learned Series
- Other books in the series:
- Title Page
- Copyright Page
- A NOTE FROM THE PUBLISHER
- Table of Contents
- LESSON ONE - The Importance of a Visible Leader
- LESSON TWO - Setting the Right Tone at the Top
- LESSON THREE - Leadership 24/7
- LESSON FOUR - The Front Line Is the Bottom Line
- LESSON FIVE - Be a Servant Leader
- LESSON SIX - The Head Gardener
- LESSON SEVEN - Listening at All Levels
- LESSON EIGHT - Leadership Is Not a Popularity Contest
- LESSON NINE - Use Emotion Sparingly
- LESSON TEN - The Humble Boss
- LESSON ELEVEN - A Leader Is Shaped by His Team
- LESSON TWELVE - The CEO Sets the Tone
- LESSON THIRTEEN - If Youâre Going to Lead, Trust Your Judgment
- LESSON FOURTEEN - Having the Courage of Your Convictions
- ABOUT THE CONTRIBUTORS
- ACKNOWLEDGMENTS
