Fierce Leadership
a bold alternative to the worst 'best practices' of business today
$38.82
- Paperback
336 pages
- Release Date
28 August 2011
Summary
Fierce Leadership: Shattering the Myths of Modern Management
For years, business leaders have blindly adopted mantras like “Hire smart people,” “Hold people accountable,” and “Focus on the client.” But Susan Scott reveals why these so-called best practices are ineffectual, costing companies vast sums and driving away valuable employees and customers.
Informed by over a decade of research and work with CEOs and senior executives, Scott exposes the flaws in these established p…
Book Details
| ISBN-13: | 9780749952648 |
|---|---|
| ISBN-10: | 0749952644 |
| Author: | Susan Scott |
| Publisher: | Little, Brown Book Group |
| Imprint: | Piatkus Books |
| Format: | Paperback |
| Number of Pages: | 336 |
| Release Date: | 28 August 2011 |
| Weight: | 250g |
| Dimensions: | 197mm x 129mm x 22mm |
You Can Find This Book In
What They're Saying
Critics Review
Susan Scott answers one of the most compelling questionas in business today: “why are healthy companies so sick?”. For executives leading their organizations through a global economic crisis of this magnitude, Fierce Leadership provides a critical new roadmap - Cosima (Cos) LaPorta, Senior Vice President, Western/Pacific, Starbucks ‘Scott’s unique combination of business expertise and bold imagination will re
You can start using these ideas tomorrow. Hell, you can start using them today. Susan Scott shows why the received wisdom is wrong, and how we can get it right’ Doug Stone, co-author of the international best-seller DIFFICULT CONVERSATIONS - ‘Fierce Leadership has distilled valuable real life experiences and provides a clear roadmap for leaders, managers, employees, or any group of peopleSusan Scott cuts through a lot of jargon and commonly accepted ideas and offers up specific, actionable steps to achieve better results. Pick one or two and get started today’ Bill Ayer, President and CEO, Alaska Air Group - ‘Fierce Leadership will teach you everything you need to know to truly set your company, and your career apart?Keith Ferrazzi, bestselling author of WHO’S GOT YOUR BACKAbout The Author
Susan Scott
Susan Scott is a visionary leadership development guru committed to large scale and individual change. She is the founder of Fierce Inc, which offers corporate training programmes worldwide, helping some of the world’s biggest companies to transform their conversations and their business.
Returns
This item is eligible for free returns within 30 days of delivery. See our returns policy for further details.