{"product_id":"9780470639016","title":"What's Holding You Back? 10 Bold Steps that Define Gutsy Leaders","description":"\u003ch1\u003eWhat's Holding You Back?\u003c\/h1\u003e\u003ch2\u003e10 Bold Steps that Define Gutsy Leaders\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003ch3\u003eRobert J. Herbold\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cb\u003eBusiness \u0026amp; Economics \/ Management\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cdiv\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\n\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e  \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eROBERT J. HERBOLD\u003c\/b\u003e 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 \u003ci\u003eThe Fiefdom Syndrome\u003c\/i\u003e and \u003ci\u003eSeduced by Success.\u003c\/i\u003e He lives in Seattle and Phoenix. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFor more information, please visit www.bobherbold.com \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003ctable\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003ePublication Date: \u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e15 February 2011\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003ePublisher: \u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eWiley\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eImprint: \u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eJossey-Bass\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eISBN-13: \u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e9780470639016\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eFormat: \u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eHardback\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003ePage Count: \u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e224\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eWeight (oz): \u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e12.0\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e","brand":"Wiley","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":44310321004684,"sku":"9780470639016","price":25.16,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0710\/9545\/1788\/files\/9780470639016_8f8fe5d2-f602-4e60-b6d3-85a87420c759.jpg?v=1780181512","url":"https:\/\/lateknightbooks.com\/products\/9780470639016","provider":"Late Knight Books and Services, LLC","version":"1.0","type":"link"}