What's Holding You Back? - by Robert J Herbold (Hardcover)
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<p/><br></br><p><b> About the Book </b></p></br></br>"Quit hiding from tough decisions and learn to confront them head-on Why do managers at all levels sacrifice corporate success by shying away from making the tough decisions? What's Holding You Back? reveals exactly why 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, how they can overcome these common managerial obstacles to maximize their company's success. What's Holding You Back? elucidates the ten core principles of confident leadership, outlining proven tactics by which managers can confront their inner wimp and highlight their inner courage. 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 hesitant or self-conscious organizations, and what managers can do to avoid them Clearly delineates how managers can cultivate and deliver accountable and decisive leadership, even during the toughest dilemmas What's Holding You Back? proves that practicing gutsy leadership is the key to operational and innovative excellence in the workplace."--<p/><br></br><p><b> Book Synopsis </b></p></br></br>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.<br /> --<b>Harvey Schachter</b>, <i>The Globe and Mail</i> Quit hiding from tough decisions and learn to confront them head-on <p>Why do managers at all levels sacrifice corporate success by shying away from making the tough decisions? <i>What's Holding You Back?</i> reveals exactly <i>why</i> 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, <i>how</i> they can overcome these common managerial obstacles to maximize their company's success. <i>What's Holding You Back?</i> elucidates the ten core principles of confident leadership, outlining proven tactics by which managers can confront their inner wimp and highlight their inner courage.</p> <ul> <li>Features dynamic real-world examples from Apple, Microsoft, Porsche, IBM, Merck, Canon, Sony, Whirlpool, IDEO, Tesco, P&G, Target, 3M, and more</li> <li>Pinpoints the corporate failures that can result from hesitant or self-conscious organizations, and what managers can do to avoid them</li> <li>Clearly delineates how managers can cultivate and deliver accountable and decisive leadership, even during the toughest dilemmas</li> </ul> <p><i>What's Holding You Back?</i> proves that practicing gutsy leadership is the key to operational and innovative excellence in the workplace</p><p/><br></br><p><b> From the Back Cover </b></p></br></br><p><b>WHY DO LEADERS SHY AWAY FROM TOUGH DECISIONS?</b> <p>THE MORE RESPONSIBILITY a manager has, the more likely it is he or she will face tough decisions. Often, these hard choices determine the difference between success and mediocrity; yet many managers, when faced with tough decisions, crumble. Whether making decisions for a small group, a department, a division, or the whole company, all managers have experienced situations where they know what they need to do, but also know that these steps will be unpopular. They worry there is no ideal option, a lack of data, guaranteed disappointment, or that there is no quick fix--they need a long-term perspective. And they worry that their choices might in fact be dead wrong. They will decide to delay, further analyze, massively compromise, ignore the whole thing, or employ any other tactic to avoid dealing with the situation. <p><i>What's Holding You Back?</i> offers leaders and managers (at all levels) the road map they need to confront difficult situations head-on. Robert J. Herbold clearly explains why managers fall victim to very human behaviors, such as avoiding conflict, striving for certainty, avoiding a career risk, a lack of self-confidence, a lack of a sense of urgency, or protecting their turf. Then through illustrative, real-world examples from Microsoft, Porsche, IBM, Merck, Canon, Sony, Whirlpool, IDEO, Tesco, P&G, Target, and 3M, Herbold details the larger consequences of this lack of courage. <p><i>What's Holding You Back?</i> spells out the ten core principles of confident leadership. The book also outlines the proven tactics and strategies that managers have used to confront their inner wimp and call upon their inner courage. Step by step Herbold reveals how managers can cultivate and deliver accountable and decisive leadership, even while grappling with the toughest dilemmas. <p>Operational and innovative excellence can only come with gutsy leadership.<p/><br></br><p><b> About the Author </b></p></br></br><p><b>ROBERT J. HERBOLD</b> 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 <i>The Fiefdom Syndrome</i> and <i>Seduced by Success.</i> He lives in Seattle and Phoenix. <p>For more information, please visit www.bobherbold.com
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