Leading in Turbulent Times

Change is the key characteristic of twenty-first century business--learn from interviews with extraordinary executives who know how to adapt and thrive.   Accelerating change and economic uncertainty are the hallmarks of twenty-first century business. Signs like the volatility of commodity prices and fluctuations in currencies are all part of a broader weather system affecting business everywhere. These powerful forces for change are the corporate...
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Change is the key characteristic of twenty-first century business--learn from interviews with extraordinary executives who know how to adapt and thrive.

 

Accelerating change and economic uncertainty are the hallmarks of twenty-first century business. Signs like the volatility of commodity prices and fluctuations in currencies are all part of a broader weather system affecting business everywhere. These powerful forces for change are the corporate equivalent of headwinds--something which must be faced and navigated by all leaders and those they lead. The challenge is learning to maneuver confidently in perpetual turbulence. So what should you do as a leader to keep your business on course? 

 

Kevin Kelly and Gary Hayes have interviewed frontline leaders with proven track records for adapting to rapid change and helping their companies thrive. In Leading in Turbulent Times these executives--from such successful international companies as McDonald's, General Electric, Nissan, Coca-Cola, Kaiser Permanente, Marks & Spencer, and more--share how they've confronted the challenges every leader must now face. 

 

You'll discover how to recognize the early signs of rough seas ahead and mobilize and inspire your people to respond. You'll what top leaders do to chart new strategies that build on existing strengths and, when necessary, change direction quickly and decisively. And since a different course is not always welcomed by everyone, Leading in Turbulent Timesoffers advice on putting down mutinies in ways that acknowledge legitimate concerns without distracting or alienating loyal crewmembers, and focuses on how to cope with the personal stress that comes with guiding your organization through the turmoil. Leading in Turbulent Times shows how you can use change to your advantage, at a time when everyone else is being blown off course.