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Forged In Crisis: The Power Of Courageous Leadership In Turbulent Times
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This Engaging, Unusually Rewarding Book[Which] Will Foster A New Appreciation For Effective Leadership And Prompt Many Readers To Lament The Lack Of It In The World Today (Kirkus Reviews, Starred Review), By Celebrated Harvard Business School Historian Nancy Koehn, Examines Five Masters Of Crisis: Explorer Ernest Shackleton; Abraham Lincoln; Abolitionist Frederick Douglass; Naziresisting Clergyman Dietrich Bonhoeffer; And Environmental Crusader Rachel Carson.What Do Such Disparate Figures Have In Common? Why Do Their Extraordinary Stories Continue To Amaze And Inspire? In Her Enthrallingfascinating Look At A Varied Group Of Heroes (Publishers Weekly), Nancy Koehn Offers A Remarkable Template By Which To Measure Our Aspirations And, Also, To Judge Those In Our Time To Whom We'Ve Given Our Trust.Featuring Five Standalone Case Studies That Are Wellwritten And Interesting (The New York Times), Koehn Begins Each Section By Showing Her Protagonist On The Precipice Of A Great Crisis: Shackleton Marooned On An Antarctic Ice Floe; Lincoln On The Verge Of Seeing The Union Collapse; Escaped Slave Douglass Facing Possible Capture; Bonhoeffer Agonizing Over How To Counter Absolute Evil With Faith; Carson Racing Against The Cancer Ravaging Her In A Bid To Save The Planet. Readers Then Learn About Each Persons Childhood And See The Individual Growingstep By Stepinto The Person He Or She Will Ultimately Become. Significantly, As We Follow Each Leaders Againstallodds Journey, We Begin To Glean An Essential Truth: Leaders Are Not Born But Made. In A Book Dense With Epiphanies, The Most Galvanizing One May Be That The Power And Courage To Lead Resides In Each Of Us.Providing Both Great Insight And Exceptionally Rendered Human Drama, Forged In Crisis Is A Highly Engaging (And Well Documented)Book That Quietly Surpasses Many Socalled Leadership Tomes (Booklist, Starred Review).
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Frequently Asked Questions
- Q: What is the main theme of 'Forged in Crisis'? A: 'Forged in Crisis' explores the theme of courageous leadership through the stories of five historical figures who faced significant crises. The book illustrates how these leaders developed their abilities and resilience in challenging times.
- Q: Who are the five leaders discussed in the book? A: The book examines the lives and leadership styles of Ernest Shackleton, Abraham Lincoln, Frederick Douglass, Dietrich Bonhoeffer, and Rachel Carson, highlighting their unique approaches to overcoming adversity.
- Q: What type of readers would benefit from this book? A: This book is ideal for readers interested in leadership, history, and personal development. It appeals to those looking to gain insights into effective leadership during turbulent times.
- Q: How many pages is 'Forged in Crisis'? A: 'Forged in Crisis' contains 528 pages, providing an in-depth exploration of its subjects and themes.
- Q: What is the binding type of this book? A: The book is available in hardcover binding, making it durable and suitable for both reading and display.
- Q: When was 'Forged in Crisis' published? A: 'Forged in Crisis' was published on October 3, 2017.
- Q: Is this book suitable for academic study? A: Yes, 'Forged in Crisis' is well-researched and documented, making it a valuable resource for academic study on leadership and historical analysis.
- Q: What edition of the book is available? A: The available edition is the First Edition first Printing of 'Forged in Crisis'.
- Q: What condition is the book in? A: The book is listed in 'Good' condition, indicating it has been used but is still in a satisfactory state for reading.
- Q: Does 'Forged in Crisis' include case studies? A: 'Forged in Crisis' features five stand-alone case studies that provide detailed insights into the lives and leadership challenges faced by each of the historical figures discussed.