{"product_id":"becoming-the-best-build-a-world-class-organization-through-values-based-leadership-9781118999424","title":"Becoming the Best: Build a World-Class Organization Through Values-Based Leadership","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003ci\u003eWhat does it mean in practice to be a values-based leader? When faced with real situations, how can you be your best self and create best teams--while also being a best partner with customers and vendors, a best investment for your stakeholders, and a best citizen making a difference in the world? It's a tall order, but these are the expectations for world-class organizations today.\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eIn his bestselling book \u003ci\u003eFrom Values to Action\u003c\/i\u003e, Harry Kraemer showed how self-reflection, balance, true self-confidence, and genuine humility are the traits of today's most effective leaders. In \u003ci\u003eBecoming the Best\u003c\/i\u003e, his highly anticipated follow-up, Kraemer reveals how, in practical terms, anyone can apply these principles to become a values-based leader and to help create values-based organizations.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eDrawing on his own experiences as the former CEO and chairman of Baxter International, as well as those of other notable leaders and organizations, Kraemer lays out a pathway for understanding the principles and putting them into practice, showing specifically, how to: \u003c\/p\u003e \u003cul\u003e \u003cli\u003eUse self-reflection to become your \"best self\" as you lead yourself and others more effectively\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eCreate a \"best team\" that understands and appreciates what they're doing, and why\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eForge \"best partnerships\" through win\/win collaboration with vendors and customers that enhance the end user's experience Support the mission, vision, and values of the organization to generate returns that distinguish a \"best investment\"\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eMake a difference in the world beyond the organization by becoming a \"best citizen\"\u003c\/li\u003e \u003c\/ul\u003e \u003cp\u003ePowerful case studies from Campbell's Soup, Ernst \u0026amp; Young, Target, Northern Trust, and many others demonstrate the four principles of values-based leadership in action and show how thinking beyond the corporation can trigger positive outcomes for both the company and the world.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eRegardless of level or job title, individuals can make a difference in their organization and beyond by embodying the essential traits of a great leader. \u003ci\u003eBecoming the Best\u003c\/i\u003e offers a definitive, actionable guide to show anyone how to apply in practice the principles of values-based leadership personally and professionally, making it an indispensable manual for the new wave of better leaders.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003ci\u003eAll of Harry's proceeds from the book sales are donated to the One Acre Fund in Africa.\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eBinding Type:\u003c\/b\u003e Hardcover\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublisher:\u003c\/b\u003e Jossey-Bass\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublished:\u003c\/b\u003e 03\/09\/2015\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eISBN:\u003c\/b\u003e 9781118999424\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePages:\u003c\/b\u003e 224\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eWeight:\u003c\/b\u003e 0.85lbs\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eSize:\u003c\/b\u003e 9.10h x 6.20w x 0.90d","brand":"Harry M. Jansen Kraemer","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":45331918422197,"sku":"9781118999424","price":25.5,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0473\/0804\/6492\/files\/img_41c3c321-2def-49ef-9de4-0ff7991b0a1e.jpg?v=1745938601","url":"https:\/\/pastforward.org\/products\/becoming-the-best-build-a-world-class-organization-through-values-based-leadership-9781118999424","provider":"Past Forward","version":"1.0","type":"link"}