Leader to Leader (LTL)
Fall 2011
Published on 4. October 2011
Book
Paperback/Softback
64 pages
978-1-118-02590-1 (ISBN)
Description
True to Our Roots sets forth the simple but powerful management principles that enabled Fetzer Vineyards under Paul Dolan to become one of America's biggest and best-known wineries even as it was turning into a model for sustainable businesses everywhere. Today, Dolan and Fetzer are leading the California wine industry toward profound change in how wineries and grape growers preserve their environment, strengthen their communities, and enrich the lives of their employees, without sacrificing the bottom line. This is truly a management revolution in one of the most globalized, competitive industries on Earth. The principles Dolan discovered and developed at Fetzer can be applied to any business and by leaders at every level:* A business is part of a much larger system* A company's culture is determined by the context created for it* The soul of a company is found in the hearts of its people* The future can't be predicted, but it can be created* There is a way to make an idea's time come Filled with personal anecdotes and practical wisdom, this book offers inspiration and guidance to business managers who see the compelling need to build and grow healthy, sustainable organizations.
For all readers, True to Our Roots provides both a fascinating glimpse into the California wine industry and heartening proof that business can do well by doing good.
For all readers, True to Our Roots provides both a fascinating glimpse into the California wine industry and heartening proof that business can do well by doing good.
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Series
Language
English
Place of publication
New York
United States
Target group
Professional and scholarly
Dimensions
Height: 276 mm
Width: 214 mm
Thickness: 5 mm
Weight
234 gr
ISBN-13
978-1-118-02590-1 (9781118025901)
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Persons
Paul Dolan believes that business leaders can help make a better world, and he sees Mendocino County, California, as fertile ground to grow this vision. As president of Fetzer Vineyards (1992-2004) where he also served as winemaker (1977-1992) and managing director for new products and strategic development with the wine group of Brown-Forman Corporation, he led a transformation that put the company at the forefront of organic viticulture and sustainable business. With the creation of Mendocino Wine Company (MWC), a partnership of the Dolan and Thornhill families, leadership in sustainable winegrowing continues, cradled in the open, creative atmosphere of Mendocino County. A native Californian descended from three generations of distinguished winemakers, Dolan graduated from Santa Clara University with a degree in business and finance and holds a master's degree in enology from California State University, Fresno. Dolan serves on the boards of Wine Institute and Business for Social Responsibility, and is a founder of Wine Vision. He participated on President Clinton's Council on Sustainable Development, and chaired the California Sustainable Winegrowing Alliance Board. Dolan continues to advocate for sustainability and organic farming based on the simple premise that his natural view of our relationship with the world is not only the right view, but also delivers better products and healthier lives.
Content
HESSELBEIN & COMPANY Frances Hesselbein 4 In the Presence of Remarkable Leaders Teaching and serving among thought- and action leaders. Johnny D. Magwood 7 Navigating Expatriate Leaders' Competencies How to bolster teamwork, productivity, and employee engagement in global cultures. Wendy Axelrod and Jeannie Coyle 11 Make Talent Your Business Five practices savvy leaders use to "grow people like crazy." Debbe Kennedy 17 Moving Beyond Uncertainty: Overcoming Our Resistance to Change Why leaders are often the biggest impediment to change-and what to do about it. EXECUTIVE FORUM Justin Menkes 22 Maintaining Clarity of Thought: Leading Better Under Pressure Great leaders actually become more precise thinkers under stress. Deborah Frieze and Margaret Wh eatley 27 It's Time for the Heroes to Go Home It's up to us: we can't wait for a savior. Howard Morgan and Joelle K. Jay 33 Preparing for the Talent Exodus Ahead Talent management seems to have drifted off the radar in many organizations. Razor Suleman and Bob Nelson 39 Motivating the Millennials: Tapping into the Potential of the Youngest Generation Focusing on personal development, social interaction, and meaningful rewards can achieve wonders. Bill Wiersma 45 Fixing the Trust Deficit: Creating a Culture of Professionals How professionalism strengthens teamwork. Dean Anderson and Linda Ackerman Anderson 51 Conscious Change Leadership: Achieving Breakthrough Results Greater self-awareness and a more expansive leadership mind-set are essential for success. FROM THE FRONT LINES Why the Next CEO Should Come from Within 60 Hard data show that internal selections perform better than outsiders. Giving Voice to Values: Building Ethical Muscle 61 How people can speak frankly and act on their values when they know what is right.