{"product_id":"whats-holding-you-back-10-bold-steps-that-define-gutsy-leaders-hardback-9780470639016","title":"What's Holding You Back?; 10 Bold Steps that Define Gutsy Leaders (Hardback) 9780470639016","description":"\u003cfont face=\"Georgia\"\u003e\r\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cfont size=\"6\"\u003eWhat's Holding You Back?\u003c\/font\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\r\n\u003cfont size=\"5\"\u003e10 Bold Steps that Define Gutsy Leaders\u003c\/font\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cfont size=\"4\"\u003eRobert J. Herbold (Author)\u003c\/font\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cfont size=\"3\"\u003e9780470639016, Wiley\u003c\/font\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cfont size=\"3\"\u003eHardback, published 11 March 2011\u003c\/font\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cfont size=\"3\"\u003e224 pages\u003cbr\u003e23.1 x 15.8 x 2.5 cm, 0.34 kg\u003c\/font\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\u003cp align=\"justify\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cfont size=\"3\"\u003e\"Leadership is not for everyone. It requires bold, gutsy individuals. If you accept that premise, you will find his [Bob Herbold’s] book rewarding reading.\"\u003cbr\u003e —\u003cb\u003eHarvey Schachter\u003c\/b\u003e, \u003ci\u003eThe Globe and Mail\u003c\/i\u003e Quit hiding from tough decisions and learn to confront them head-on  \u003cp\u003eWhy do managers at all levels sacrifice corporate success by shying away from making the tough decisions? \u003ci\u003eWhat's Holding You Back?\u003c\/i\u003e reveals exactly \u003ci\u003ewhy\u003c\/i\u003e managers often hesitate to confront difficult issues-whether it's the absence of a perfect solution, the knowledge that no decision will please everyone, etc.-and, most importantly, \u003ci\u003ehow\u003c\/i\u003e they can overcome these common managerial obstacles to maximize their company's success. \u003ci\u003eWhat's Holding You Back?\u003c\/i\u003e elucidates the ten core principles of confident leadership, outlining proven tactics by which managers can confront their inner wimp and highlight their inner courage.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cul\u003e \u003cli\u003eFeatures dynamic real-world examples from Apple, Microsoft, Porsche, IBM, Merck, Canon, Sony, Whirlpool, IDEO, Tesco, P\u0026amp;G, Target, 3M, and more\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003ePinpoints the corporate failures that can result from hesitant or self-conscious organizations, and what managers can do to avoid them\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eClearly delineates how managers can cultivate and deliver accountable and decisive leadership, even during the toughest dilemmas\u003c\/li\u003e \u003c\/ul\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003ci\u003eWhat's Holding You Back?\u003c\/i\u003e proves that practicing gutsy leadership is the key to operational and innovative excellence in the workplace\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/font\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cfont size=\"3\"\u003e\u003cp\u003eIntroduction 1\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e1 The Big Issue: Managers Lacking Courage to Make Tough Decisions 5\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e2 Principle I: Devise a Demanding Game Plan to Confront Reality 19\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e3 Principle II: Staff for Success 37\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e4 Principle III: Clean Up the Sloppiness 59\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e5 Principle IV: Institutionalize Tight-Fisted Cost Control 79\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e6 Principle V: Insist on Functional Excellence 95\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e7 Principle VI: Create a Culture of Innovation 113\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e8 Principle VII: Demand Accountability and Decisiveness; Avoid Consensus 127\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e9 Principle VIII: Exploit Inflection Points 141\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e10 Principle IX: Value Ideas from Anywhere 153\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e11 Principle X: Shake Up the Organization 169\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eConclusion 185\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eNotes 189\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eAcknowledgments 203\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":52276372734232,"sku":"9780470639016","price":17.99,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0730\/2037\/5320\/files\/9780470639016_242066.jpg?v=1781368380","url":"https:\/\/freshlyprintedbooks.co.uk\/products\/whats-holding-you-back-10-bold-steps-that-define-gutsy-leaders-hardback-9780470639016","provider":"Freshly Printed Books","version":"1.0","type":"link"}