Leadership

Building Better Boards

David A. Nadler

How can board performance be improved?

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The resilience inventory: Seven essential skills for overcoming life’s obstacles and determining happiness

Rachel Jackson, Chris Watkin

Some important factors to develop your capacity for resilience.

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Making Change Stick

Stan Pace, Paul Rogers

A study of 21 companies that have succeeded in making dramatic turnarounds.

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Karen Stephenson's Quantum Theory of Trust

Art Kleiner

A detailed analysis of how networks function in organizations.

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The Curse of the Superstar CEO

Rakesh Khurana

Seeking a charismatic CEA at all costs rather than a true leader can lead to catastrophe.

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How Resilience Works

Diane Coutu

What essential characteristics do resilient people have in common?

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Teamwork at the Top

Erika Herb, Keith Leslie, Colin Price

Improve the performance of the leadership team.

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The evolving role of executive leadership

A prospective survey about leadership qualities needed to face the challenges of the coming years, based on interviews with great contemporary leaders and members of their team.

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Zealots Rising

Paul Branstad, Chuck Lucier

The importance of “zealots” – enthusiastic, visionary managers – in moving the organization forward.

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The Making of a Corporate Athlete

Jim Loehr, Tony Schwartz

Working on your physical capabilities to remain performant in any circumstance.

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