Triple Crown Leadership: Building Excellent, Ethical, and Enduring Organizations

by Vanourek, Bob; Vanourek, Gregg

• ISBN13: 9780071791502
• ISBN10: 0071791507
• Edition: 1st
• Format: Hardcover
• Copyright: 2012-07-10
• Publisher: McGraw Hill

Summary

"A rare combination of deep insight and helpful research, and an important book. Relevant and timely. Smart and helpful guidance for leaders about today's pressing problems." Stephen R. Covey and Stephen M. R. Covey, bestselling authors and father and son (from the Foreword) "It's been more than thirty years since the sport of kings last saw a Triple Crown. We can't wait that long for the triple crown of leadershipthe stakes are too high and the need too urgent. It's time to embrace this vision of lasting, ethical leadership." Daniel H. Pink, bestselling author of Driveand A Whole New Mind "The Vanoureks have written the new leadership manifesto.... It is a gift to all of us who believe in the power of purposeful leadership." Richard Leider, bestselling author of Repacking Your Bagsand The Power of Purpose "A clarion call for anyone striving to create an enduring organization with lasting positive impact." David Gergen, Director of the Center for Public Leadership at the Harvard Kennedy School and CNN Senior Political Analyst, and Christopher Gergen, founder and CEO of Forward Ventures, father and son "A powerful case for leaders who simultaneously combine ethics and excellence to create enduring organizations." Bill George, Harvard Business School Professor and Former CEO, Medtronic "An extremely timely and practical book about the complex art and practice of leadership. Every leader of tomorrow must read this book today." James O'Toole, leadership author and professor "An inspiring call to action, a challenging mandate, and a compelling road map for leaders across the public, private, or nonprofit sector. A must read." Marty Linsky, Harvard Kennedy School Faculty and cofounder, Cambridge Leadership Associates "In a crowded marketplace of books on leadership, this one stands out. A book of wisdom and practical advice." Barry Z. Posner, coauthor, The Leadership Challenge

Table of Contents

Foreword	p. ix
Introduction Call to the Post	p. 1
The Triple Crown Quest-Excellent, Ethical, and Enduring	p. 17
Triple Crown Leadership Practices
Head And Heart	p. 41
The Colors	p. 61
Steel And Velvet	p. 83
Stewards	p. 105
Alignment	p. 125
Leadership In Action
Breakdowns	p. 149
Turnarounds	p. 169
Startups	p. 189
Social Impact	p. 209
Snapshots	p. 227
Conclusion At the Post	p. 245
Appendix About the Research	p. 253
Postscript Sport Of Kings Or Business Of Knaves?	p. 263
Frequently Asked Questions	p. 267
Endnotes	p. 273
Acknowledgments	p. 289
Index	p. 291
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