Comebacks
Powerful Lessons from Leaders Who Endured Setbacks and Recaptured Success on Their Terms
Published on 24. June 2010
240 pages
978-0-470-61988-9 (ISBN)
Description
Gold Medal Winner, Success and Motivation, 2011 Axiom BusinessBook Awards
Insight from leaders who experienced major setbacks andredefined success
In tough economic times, when careers are derailed and leadersare forced to rewrite their professional plans, this bookenlightens and uplifts. Comebacks features an all-star castof ten leaders who endured setbacks-for some a public fall in themidst of media scrutiny-then reassessed and moved ahead with newpurpose. Based on revealing interviews, the book presents abehind-the-headlines glimpse into the lives of leaders; howthey drew upon resources, both internal and external, to move on;and the lessons that helped them redefine success. Leaders profiledinclude:
* Jacques Nasser, former CEO of Ford Motor Co., recentlyappointed Chairman of BHP Billiton, the world's largest naturalresources company
* Patricia Dunn, former Chair of Hewlett-Packard, vilified forher alleged role in corporate espionage only to be exonerated fromall charges, today active in philanthropy
* Jamie Dimon (JP Morgan), Herbert "Pug" Winokur (EnronCorp.), David Neeleman (JetBlue), and more
Redmond, a top executive recruiter, and Crisafulli, author ofThe House of Dimon, show how all leaders face adversity, buttrue leaders turn adversity into success.
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Andrea Redmond | Patricia Crisafulli
Comebacks
Powerful Lessons from Leaders Who Endured Setbacks and Recaptured Success on Their Terms
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Andrea Redmond is a well-regarded consultant who works withselect clients including corporate boards, CEOs, and privateinvestors on executive recruiting, management assessment, andsuccession needs. Prior to that, she spent twenty years with aglobal executive recruiting firm. As an expert in CEO selection,she recruited CEOs for several Fortune 500 companies. She serves onthe Board of Directors of Children's Memorial Hospital,Northwestern University Hospital, and the Robert H. Lurie CancerCenter. In January 2010 Andrea joined the Board of Directors of TheAllstate Corporation.
Patricia Crisafulli is an accomplished writer, ghost-writer, andauthor who has written numerous books, including The House ofDimon, a leadership profile of JPMorgan Chase CEO Jamie Dimon. Aformer business journalist, Crisafulli was a correspondent anddeputy equities editor in the Chicago bureau of Reuters America.Her articles have appeared in the New York Times, Chicago Tribune,Boston Globe, and other national newspapers.
Content
Introduction: When the Rug Gets Pulled.
1. David Neeleman: When It's Time to Move On.
2. David Pottruck: A Portrait in Candor.
3. Patricia Dunn: Trial by Fire.
4. Christopher Galvin: The Power of Resilience.
5. Herbert "Pug" Winokur: After the Storm.
6. Harry M. Jansen Kraemer, Jr.: Values-Based Leadership.
7. Jacques "Jac" Nasser: New Life After a Long Career.
8. Durk Jager: Peace of Mind and Walking Away.
9. Jamie Dimon: The Ultimate Comeback.
10. Dale Dawson: Pursuing a Life of Passion.
Notes.
Acknowledgments.
About the Authors.
Index.
