You Need a Leader--Now What?: How to Choose the Best Person for Your Organization
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| Rating | : | 4.11 (965 Votes) |
| Asin | : | 0307587797 |
| Format Type | : | paperback |
| Number of Pages | : | 256 Pages |
| Publish Date | : | 2013-08-30 |
| Language | : | English |
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What exactly does this really mean? How often have you seen someone with great credentials and terrific buzz take an important job, but before long people are wondering “what exactly were we thinking?” Getting the best person is less about finding an individual superstar and more about deeply understanding what your organization needs, the kind of person who will fit into your culture and bring the right experience and skills to get the job done. • Eye-opening case studies, including how the New York Public Libr
Five Stars Great. "You Need a Leader-- Now What?" according to Tom Dattilo. I Have never been a prodigious reader of business, advice, or how-to books. I usually find them to be broad, vague, catchy and filled with cliches, and lacking in practical approaches. I have a You Need a Leader-- Now What? I Have never been a prodigious reader of business, advice, or how-to books. I usually find them to be broad, vague, catchy and filled with cliches, and lacking in practical approaches. I have a 36 year business career, so I am confident in my feelings. When a friend sent me a copy of "You Need a Leader--Now What?" and suggested I read it, my expectation was for more of the same. I was wrong! I highly recommend it to anybody involved in choosing people for jobs or anybody who wants a different spin on leadership. There are numerous compelling reasons why I enjoyed the book so much and learned a great. 6 year business career, so I am confident in my feelings. When a friend sent me a copy of "You Need a Leader--Now What?" and suggested I read it, my expectation was for more of the same. I was wrong! I highly recommend it to anybody involved in choosing people for jobs or anybody who wants a different spin on leadership. There are numerous compelling reasons why I enjoyed the book so much and learned a great. Jeanette said Must Read for Prospective CEO's and Board Members. As the President of a Division of a Fortune 500 Company and a Board Member of a Non-Profit Organization, this was a very valuable book for me to read.Once I picked up the book to read yesterday on Thanksgiving, I could not put it down. It was very pertinent for my own career as a potential future C-suite candidate as well as my role on the Governance Committee of a Non Profit organization when we look for the next Executive Director and President of that organization.Jim Citrin and Julie Daum do an incredible job of explaining that different situations require different types of CEO's, and that it i
JAMES M. Julie consults with corporate boards, working with companies of all sizes, from the Fortune 10 to start-ups. His diverse client work includes leading media, technology, communications, and consumer companies, as well as other multinational corporations and private-equity firms. CITRIN is a member of Spencer Stuart’s board of directors and co-le
Read it. In clear and concise language that’s backed up by a wealth of research, the authors frame the challenge, provide a roadmap to success and practical advice. Plepler, Co-President, Home Box Office "Jim Citrin's and Julie Daum’s new book on how to choose a productive leader is a first-rate guide for organizations large and small. Burke, CEO, NBC Universal “Not only is this book invaluable to those seeking a new leader for their organization, but it is also a must read for anyone going through the process of being interviewed for a key leadership role.”--Steve Case, Founder & CEO, Revolution and AOL “Choosing a CEO is certainly the most important and difficult issue that boards have to deal with. You Need a Leader – Now What? offers a clear roadmap for how to identify and select the right people for all levels of your organization.”--Sheryl Sandberg,