{"product_id":"9781118999424","title":"Becoming the Best Build a World-Class Organization Through Values-Based Leadership","description":"\u003ch1\u003eBecoming the Best\u003c\/h1\u003e\u003ch2\u003eBuild a World-Class Organization Through Values-Based Leadership\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003ch3\u003eHarry M. Jansen Kraemer\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cb\u003eBusiness \u0026amp; Economics \/ Organizational Behavior\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ci\u003eWhat does it mean in practice to be a values-based leader? When faced with real situations, how can you be your best self and create best teams—while also being a best partner with customers and vendors, a best investment for your stakeholders, and a best citizen making a difference in the world? It's a tall order, but these are the expectations for world-class organizations today.\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eIn his bestselling book \u003ci\u003eFrom Values to Action\u003c\/i\u003e, Harry Kraemer showed how self-reflection, balance, true self-confidence, and genuine humility are the traits of today's most effective leaders. In \u003ci\u003eBecoming the Best\u003c\/i\u003e, his highly anticipated follow-up, Kraemer reveals how, in practical terms, anyone can apply these principles to become a values-based leader and to help create values-based organizations.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eDrawing on his own experiences as the former CEO and chairman of Baxter International, as well as those of other notable leaders and organizations, Kraemer lays out a pathway for understanding the principles and putting them into practice, showing specifically, how to:\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cul\u003e \u003cli\u003eUse self-reflection to become your \"best self\" as you lead yourself and others more effectively\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eCreate a \"best team\" that understands and appreciates what they're doing, and why\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eForge \"best partnerships\" through win\/win collaboration with vendors and customers that enhance the end user's experience Support the mission, vision, and values of the organization to generate returns that distinguish a \"best investment\"\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eMake a difference in the world beyond the organization by becoming a \"best citizen\"\u003c\/li\u003e \u003c\/ul\u003e \u003cp\u003ePowerful case studies from Campbell's Soup, Ernst \u0026amp; Young, Target, Northern Trust, and many others demonstrate the four principles of values-based leadership in action and show how thinking beyond the corporation can trigger positive outcomes for both the company and the world.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eRegardless of level or job title, individuals can make a difference in their organization and beyond by embodying the essential traits of a great leader. \u003ci\u003eBecoming the Best\u003c\/i\u003e offers a definitive, actionable guide to show anyone how to apply in practice the principles of values-based leadership personally and professionally, making it an indispensable manual for the new wave of better leaders.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003ci\u003eAll of Harry’s proceeds from the book sales are donated to the One Acre Fund in Africa.\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e  \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eHARRY M. JANSEN KRAEMER Jr\u003c\/b\u003e. is a professor of management and strategy at Northwestern University's Kellogg School of Management, where he teaches in the MBA and the Executive MBA programs. He is an executive partner with Madison Dearborn Partners, one of the largest private equity firms in the United States, where he consults with CEOs and other senior executives of companies in MDP's extensive portfolio. Kraemer is the former chairman and chief executive officer of Baxter International Inc., a multibillion-dollar global health care company, and the author of \u003ci\u003eFrom Values to Action.\u003c\/i\u003e  \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFor more information, please visit  \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003ewww.harrykraemer.org.\u003c\/b\u003e  \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003ctable\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003ePublication Date: \u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e09 March 2015\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\u003e9781118999424\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\u003e14.4\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e","brand":"Wiley","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":44315586396300,"sku":"9781118999424","price":27.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0710\/9545\/1788\/files\/9781118999424.jpg?v=1781090446","url":"https:\/\/lateknightbooks.com\/products\/9781118999424","provider":"Late Knight Books and Services, LLC","version":"1.0","type":"link"}