In his bestselling book, The Radical Leap, Steve Farber introduced readers to Extreme Leadership, showing them how to renew their passion and excitement and become committed to changing the world for the better by disregarding normal constraints. Now, Farber takes us to a new level of self-discovery in The Radical Edge. Re-energized from a recent transformational experience, Steve attempts to coach a young VP who has superstar sales skills but a severe and demoralizing leadership style. Along the way, a cast of provocative characters challenges us to stoke the fires of success, amplify personal joy, and change the world for the better— all at the same time.

A hijacked tanker train loaded with fuel quickly becomes a high-octane weapon targeted at a massive oil field outside Dallas. Mack Bolan's mission turns into a death race to secure the speeding bomb and rescue the innocent hostages being used as human shields. Original.

Written as a parable about Extreme Leadership, this book introduces a cast of provocative characters and challenges us to stoke the fires of success, amplify personal joy, and change the world for the better all at the same time. --

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A new, tenth anniversary edition of the leadership classic that was hailed as one of the 100 Best Business Books of All Time. In his exciting and timeless business parable, The Radical Leap, Steve Farber explores an entirely new leadership model, one in which leaders aren't afraid to take risks, make mistakes in front of employees, or actively solicit employee feedback. His book dispenses with the typical, tired notions of what it means to be a leader. Farber's modern parable begins on a sunny California beach where he has a strange and unexpected encounter with a surfer named Edg. Despite his unassuming appearance, the enigmatic Edg seems to know an awful lot about leadership and this brief interaction propels Steve into an unforgettable journey. Along the way, he learns about Extreme Leadership--and what it means to take the Radical Leap: Cultivate Love Generate Energy Inspire Audacity Provide Proof Geared to people at any level who aspire to change things for the better, The Radical Leap is creating legions of Extreme Leaders in business, education, non-profits and beyond.

In his bestselling book The Radical Leap, Steve Farber introduced readers to Extreme Leadership, showing them how to renew their passion and excitement and become committed to changing the world for the better by disregarding normal constraints. Now, Farber takes readers to an even higher level of self-discovery in The Radical Edge. Management guru Steve is back, working with young Senior VP Cameron Summerfield, who has superstar sales skills but a severe and demoralizing leadership style. Along the way, both Steve and Cameron learn how taking responsibility for making the future markedly better than the present can improve the world. Readers will learn answers to these questions: •How can people amp up their lives to amazing levels of achievement? •If individuals assume personal responsibility, can customers, companies, and employees change for the better? •Is it really possible to shake off inertia and transform your work—and your life? ""The best book you’ll read this year. Captivating from the first page and jam packed with invaluable lessons. This is a must read. The Radical Edge is terrific!"" --Jason Jennings New York Times bestselling author It’s Not The Big That Eat The Small – It’s The Fast That Eat The Slow, Less is More and Think BIG Act Small ""Farber’s style is disarmingly honest as he gives us a playbook for harnessing the power of the human spirit. Invite your team to read The Radical Edge and you’ll have a lasting framework to move your life and business forward."" --Simon Billsberry CEO Kineticom (#33 on the Inc. 500, 2005)