{"product_id":"becoming-the-best-build-a-world-class-organization-through-values-based-leadership-hardback-9781118999424","title":"Becoming the Best; Build a World-Class Organization Through Values-Based Leadership (Hardback) 9781118999424","description":"\u003cfont face=\"Georgia\"\u003e\r\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cfont size=\"6\"\u003eBecoming the Best\u003c\/font\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\r\n\u003cfont size=\"5\"\u003eBuild a World-Class Organization Through Values-Based Leadership\u003c\/font\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cfont size=\"4\"\u003eHarry M. Jansen Kraemer, Jr. (Author)\u003c\/font\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cfont size=\"3\"\u003e9781118999424, Wiley\u003c\/font\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cfont size=\"3\"\u003eHardback, published 27 March 2015\u003c\/font\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cfont size=\"3\"\u003e224 pages\u003cbr\u003e23.1 x 15.5 x 2.8 cm, 0.408 kg\u003c\/font\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\u003cp align=\"justify\"\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cfont size=\"3\"\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003ci\u003e“I enjoyed diving into Harry Kraemer’s book for a day and the four principles he talks about certainly resonated with what I believe in building a strong business” \u003c\/i\u003e(PR Week, April 2015)\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003ci\u003e\"Full of fascinating case studies, this is an excellent academic exercise, with salient insights that will benefit anyone who wants to become a more self-aware and confident leader in future\"\u003c\/i\u003e (Financial Adviser, September 2015)\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/font\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cp align=\"justify\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cfont size=\"3\"\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003ci\u003eWhat does it mean in practice to be a values-based leader? When faced with real situations, how can you be your best self and create best teams—while also being a best partner with customers and vendors, a best investment for your stakeholders, and a best citizen making a difference in the world? It's a tall order, but these are the expectations for world-class organizations today.\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eIn his bestselling book \u003ci\u003eFrom Values to Action\u003c\/i\u003e, Harry Kraemer showed how self-reflection, balance, true self-confidence, and genuine humility are the traits of today's most effective leaders. In \u003ci\u003eBecoming the Best\u003c\/i\u003e, his highly anticipated follow-up, Kraemer reveals how, in practical terms, anyone can apply these principles to become a values-based leader and to help create values-based organizations.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eDrawing on his own experiences as the former CEO and chairman of Baxter International, as well as those of other notable leaders and organizations, Kraemer lays out a pathway for understanding the principles and putting them into practice, showing specifically, how to:\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cul\u003e \u003cli\u003eUse self-reflection to become your \"best self\" as you lead yourself and others more effectively\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eCreate a \"best team\" that understands and appreciates what they're doing, and why\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eForge \"best partnerships\" through win\/win collaboration with vendors and customers that enhance the end user's experience Support the mission, vision, and values of the organization to generate returns that distinguish a \"best investment\"\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eMake a difference in the world beyond the organization by becoming a \"best citizen\"\u003c\/li\u003e \u003c\/ul\u003e \u003cp\u003ePowerful case studies from Campbell's Soup, Ernst \u0026amp; Young, Target, Northern Trust, and many others demonstrate the four principles of values-based leadership in action and show how thinking beyond the corporation can trigger positive outcomes for both the company and the world.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eRegardless of level or job title, individuals can make a difference in their organization and beyond by embodying the essential traits of a great leader. \u003ci\u003eBecoming the Best\u003c\/i\u003e offers a definitive, actionable guide to show anyone how to apply in practice the principles of values-based leadership personally and professionally, making it an indispensable manual for the new wave of better leaders.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003ci\u003eAll of Harry’s proceeds from the book sales are donated to the One Acre Fund in Africa.\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/font\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cfont size=\"3\"\u003e\u003cp\u003eIntroduction: From Four Principles to Five Bests 1\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eSection One Best Self 11\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e1 The Self-reflective, Balanced Leader 15\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e2 The Humble, Self-confident Leader 33\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eSection Two Best Team 49\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e3 Turning Around a Team 55\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e4 Creating a Best Team From Scratch 73\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eSection Three Best Partner 91\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e5 Suppliers as Best Partners: A Holistic Relationship 97\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e6 Building Best-partner Customer Relationships 113\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eSection Four Best Investment 131\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e7 Making a Best Investment in Talent 135\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e8 the Proof Point: Shareholder Value 151\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eSection Five Best Citizen 167\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e9 Values in Action 171\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e10 Living the Legacy and Leaving a Global 185\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eFootprint\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eAcknowledgments 201\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eAbout the Author 205\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eIndex 207\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/font\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cfont size=\"3\"\u003eSubject Areas: Business \u0026amp; management [\u003ca title=\"See our other books on Business \u0026amp; management\" href=\"https:\/\/freshlyprintedbooks.co.uk\/search?q=%22Business%20\u0026amp;%20management%20%5BKJ%5D%22\"\u003eKJ\u003c\/a\u003e]\u003c\/font\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\r\n\u003c\/font\u003e","brand":"Jossey-Bass","offers":[{"title":"Brand New","offer_id":52173730709784,"sku":"9781118999424","price":17.89,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0730\/2037\/5320\/files\/9781118999424_249641.jpg?v=1781168886","url":"https:\/\/freshlyprintedbooks.co.uk\/products\/becoming-the-best-build-a-world-class-organization-through-values-based-leadership-hardback-9781118999424","provider":"Freshly Printed Books","version":"1.0","type":"link"}