{"product_id":"common-purpose-hardcover","title":"Common Purpose - Hardcover","description":"\u003cp\u003eby \u003cb\u003eJoel Kurtzman\u003c\/b\u003e (Author), \u003cb\u003eMarshall Goldsmith\u003c\/b\u003e (Foreword by)\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eFrom one of the most respected names in business and leadership, a rare look at the specifics of how great leaders achieve \"common purpose\" and success within their organizations.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eWhat is common purpose? It is that rare, almost-palpable experience that happens when a leader coalesces a group, team or community into a creative, dynamic, brave and nearly invincible \u003ci\u003ewe.\u003c\/i\u003e It happens the moment the organization's values, tools, objectives and hopes are internalized in a way that enables people to work tirelessly toward a goal. Common purpose is rarely achieved. But Kurtzman has observed that when a leader is able to bring it about, the results are outsized, measurable and inspiring.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cul\u003e \u003cli\u003eBased on Kurtzman's all-new interviews with more than 50 leaders, including Ron Sargent, Ilene Lang, Micky Arison, Simon Cooper, Joel Klein, Janet Field, Steve Wynn, Shivan Subramaniam, Michael Dell, Richard Boyatzis, Tom Kelley, Michael Milken, and Warren Bennis\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eContains research on leadership Kurtzman has conducted during his years at \u003ci\u003eThe New York Times\u003c\/i\u003e, the \u003ci\u003eHarvard Business Review\u003c\/i\u003e, Booz \u0026amp; Company, as well as with PricewaterhouseCoopers, Mercer, and Korn\/Ferry\u003c\/li\u003e \u003c\/ul\u003e \u003cp\u003eBased on all new interviews with some of the most dynamic, successful, and enduring leaders, \u003ci\u003eCommon Purpose\u003c\/i\u003e sheds new light on the meaning of leadership, the crucial qualities of leaders, and most importantly, how to lead.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eFront Jacket\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eIn this groundbreaking book, business and management expert Joel Kurtzman tackles the central question of leadership. What is common purpose? It is that rare, almost palpable experience that happens when a leader coalesces a group, team, or community into a creative, dynamic, brave, and nearly invincible we. It happens the moment the organization's values, tools, objectives, and hopes are internalized in a way that enables people to work tirelessly toward a goal. Common purpose is rarely achieved. But Kurtzman has observed that when a leader is able to bring it about, the results are outsized, measurable, and inspiring.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eBased on Kurtzman's thirty years of experience working with global thought leaders and institutions, Common Purpose features personal interviews with some of the most dynamic, successful, and enduring leaders, including Joel Klein of New York City Schools, Simon Cooper of Ritz-Carlton, Ilene Lang of Catalyst, Steve Wynn of Wynn Resorts, Shivan Subramaniam of FM Global, Mickey Arison of Carnival Cruise Lines, Michael Dell of Dell, Inc., Richard Boyatzis of Case Western Reserve University, Tom Kelley of IDEO, and distinguished professor and author Warren Bennis.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eIn a world besieged by failures of leadership, leaders who hope to last must understand how to create sustainable, healthy organizations. With new insights on how to approach a leadership mindset, as well as how to implement it, Common Purpose sheds new light on the meaning of leadership, the crucial qualities of leaders, and most importantly, how to lead.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eBack Jacket\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eCOMMON PURPOSE\u003c\/b\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eIN THIS GROUNDBREAKING BOOK, \u003c\/b\u003e business and management expert Joel Kurtzman tackles the central question of leadership. What is common purpose? It is that rare, almost palpable experience that happens when a leader coalesces a group, team, or community into a creative, dynamic, brave, and nearly invincible \u003ci\u003ewe\u003c\/i\u003e. It happens the moment the organization's values, tools, objectives, and hopes are internalized in a way that enables people to work tirelessly toward a goal. Common purpose is rarely achieved. But Kurtzman has observed that when a leader is able to bring it about, the results are outsized, measurable, and inspiring. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eBased on Kurtzman's thirty years of experience working with global thought leaders and institutions, \u003ci\u003eCommon Purpose\u003c\/i\u003e features personal interviews with some of the most dynamic, successful, and enduring leaders, including Joel Klein of New York City Schools, Simon Cooper of Ritz-Carlton, Ilene Lang of Catalyst, Steve Wynn of Wynn Resorts, Shivan Subramaniam of FM Global, Mickey Arison of Carnival Cruise Lines, Michael Dell of Dell, Inc., Richard Boyatzis of Case Western Reserve University, Tom Kelley of IDEO, and distinguished professor and author Warren Bennis. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eIn a world besieged by failures of leadership, leaders who hope to last must understand how to create sustainable, healthy organizations. With new insights on how to approach a leadership mindset, as well as how to implement it, \u003ci\u003eCommon Purpose\u003c\/i\u003e sheds new light on the meaning of leadership, the crucial qualities of leaders, and most importantly, how to lead. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eFor more information, please visit \u003cb\u003ewww.kurtzmangroup.com.\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eAuthor Biography\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eJOEL KURTZMAN\u003c\/b\u003e is chairman of the Kurtzman Group, a research and consulting firm focusing on issues relating to knowledge management, strategy, economic development, global risk, and thought leadership. He is a senior fellow at the Milken Institute and publisher of \u003ci\u003eThe Milken Institute Review\u003c\/i\u003e, a member of the editorial board of \u003ci\u003eMIT Sloan Management Review\u003c\/i\u003e, and a senior fellow at Wharton's SEI Center for Advanced Studies in Management. He is also an advisor to the World Economic Forum and to the U.S. Council on Competitiveness. Previously, he was the editor of \u003ci\u003eHarvard Business Review\u003c\/i\u003e, founder and editor of \u003ci\u003estrategy + business\u003c\/i\u003e magazine, a columnist at \u003ci\u003eFortune\u003c\/i\u003e, and an editor and columnist at \u003ci\u003eThe New York Times\u003c\/i\u003e. For more than 30 years, Kurtzman has interviewed, worked with, and consulted to the CEOs of some of the world's largest companies.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNumber of Pages:\u003c\/strong\u003e 240\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDimensions:\u003c\/strong\u003e 1 x 8.9 x 6.2 IN\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePublication Date:\u003c\/strong\u003e March 01, 2010\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Books by splitShops","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":42724070424639,"sku":"9780470490099","price":27.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0105\/8226\/1823\/files\/a7439cbbb94c7ce60d90fb831137f60b.webp?v=1765101378","url":"https:\/\/dhl-adrianne.myshopify.com\/products\/common-purpose-hardcover","provider":"BBB","version":"1.0","type":"link"}