Elephant in the Room

A systematic look at how relationships determine the success ofleaders and their enterprises, along with tools to help strengthenand change them Since time immemorial, relationships have determined the fate ofleaders. But today they are more critical to success than ever. Nolonger can leaders count on long time horizons or sloppycompetition to make up for the inefficiencies that poorrelationships create. Leaders must make decisions and take actionsquickly and well with others, even those with whom they share verylittle?perhaps not even a time zone. This new world putsrelationships at the center of what leaders must understand andmaster to succeed. * Uses in-depth observational studies and clinical research toexplore how relationships at the top of organizations work,develop, and change * Shows how to understand, strengthen, and transform theserelationships, so they can withstand the most intense pressures andconflicts This important book features a Foreword by Peter Senge, authorof The Fifth Discipline.