{"product_id":"whats-holding-you-back-robert-j-herbold-9780470639016","title":"What's Holding You Back?: 10 Bold Steps That Define Gutsy Leaders","description":"\"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\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eAuthor:\u003c\/b\u003e Robert J. Herbold\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eISBN-10:\u003c\/b\u003e 0470639016\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eISBN-13:\u003c\/b\u003e 9780470639016\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublisher:\u003c\/b\u003e Jossey-Bass\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eLanguage:\u003c\/b\u003e English\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublished:\u003c\/b\u003e 02\/15\/2011\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePages:\u003c\/b\u003e 224\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eFormat:\u003c\/b\u003e Hardcover\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eWeight:\u003c\/b\u003e 0.88lbs\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eSize:\u003c\/b\u003e 9.00h x 5.90w x 0.90d","brand":"Robert J. Herbold","offers":[{"title":"Hardcover","offer_id":44809615245567,"sku":"9780470639016","price":27.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0662\/2982\/9887\/files\/img_c401bda3-26d7-49ff-aee0-48101dd94fd6.jpg?v=1707926993","url":"https:\/\/www.whiterainbookhouse.com\/products\/whats-holding-you-back-robert-j-herbold-9780470639016","provider":"WR Book House","version":"1.0","type":"link"}