Robert J. Herbold

What's Holding You Back? (eBook, ePUB)

10 Bold Steps that Define Gutsy Leaders

• Format: ePub

Produktbeschreibung

"Leadership is not for everyone. It requires bold, gutsyindividuals. If you accept that premise, you will find his [BobHerbold's] book rewarding reading." --Harvey Schachter, The Globe and Mail Quithiding from tough decisions and learn to confront them head-on Why do managers at all levels sacrifice corporate success byshying away from making the tough decisions? What's Holding YouBack? reveals exactly why managers often hesitate toconfront difficult issues-whether it's the absence of a perfectsolution, the knowledge that no decision will please everyone,etc.-and, most importantly, how they can overcome thesecommon managerial obstacles to maximize their company's success.What's Holding You Back? elucidates the ten core principlesof confident leadership, outlining proven tactics by which managerscan confront their inner wimp and highlight their innercourage. * Features dynamic real-world examples from Apple, Microsoft,Porsche, IBM, Merck, Canon, Sony, Whirlpool, IDEO, Tesco, P&G,Target, 3M, and more * Pinpoints the corporate failures that can result from hesitantor self-conscious organizations, and what managers can do to avoidthem * Clearly delineates how managers can cultivate and deliveraccountable and decisive leadership, even during the toughestdilemmas What's Holding You Back? proves that practicing gutsyleadership is the key to operational and innovative excellence inthe workplace

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Produktdetails

• Verlag: John Wiley & Sons
• Seitenzahl: 224
• Erscheinungstermin: 10. Januar 2011
• Englisch
• ISBN-13: 9780470934081
• Artikelnr.: 37300649

Autorenporträt

ROBERT J. HERBOLD is the managing director of the Herbold Group, LLC, a consulting business focused on profitability, strategic, and operational issues. He serves on the board of directors of Neptune Orient Shipping Lines and of Agilent Technologies. Formerly, Herbold was executive vice president and chief operating officer of Microsoft Corporation. He is the author of The Fiefdom Syndrome and Seduced by Success. He lives in Seattle and Phoenix. For more information, please visit www.bobherbold.com

Inhaltsangabe

Introduction.

1 The Big Issue: Managers Lacking Courage to Make Tough Decisions.

2 Principle I: Devise a Demanding Game Plan to Confront Reality.

3 Principle II: Staff for Success.

4 Principle III: Clean Up the Sloppiness.

5 Principle IV: Institutionalize Tight-Fisted Cost Control.

6 Principle V: Insist on Functional Excellence.

7 Principle VI: Create a Culture of Innovation.

8 Principle VII: Demand Accountability and Decisiveness; Avoid Consensus.

9 Principle VIII: Exploit Inflection Points.

10 Principle IX: Value Ideas from Anywhere.

11 Principle X: Shake Up the Organization.

Conclusion.

Notes.

Acknowledgments.

About the Author.

Index.