'It is hard to imagine a more enticing topic: why some Japanese firms succeeded in the 1990s despite an economy that failed. The answers are both common sense - operational effectiveness and CEO leadership - and Japan specific - break with traditions. The lessons about leadership, in particular, have wider relevance for leaders, managers, consultants and academics.' - Andrew Campbell, Ashridge Strategic Management Centre, UK Transformational CEOs questions why some Japanese firms succeeded in the 1990s despite an economy that failed - regardless of the burst of the 'bubble' economy, a number of Japanese companies have maintained or extended their international leadership in particular sectors. The authors argue that whilst some of the reasons for successes are plain common sense - operational effectiveness and superior CEO leadership - some are Japan-specific and point to a break with traditional leadership rationale.

Leadership Lessons from the World’s Greatest CEOs “Fox and Reiss have created a new leadership category—The Transformative CEO.” —Rafael Pastor, CEO, Vistage International Bestselling author Jeffrey Fox literally wrote the book on How to Become CEO, and radio talk show host Robert Reiss has explored strategy with some of the world’s biggest business legends. Now, in The Transformative CEO, they have identified the key traits and characteristics that describe this remarkable type of leader. Filled with fascinating insights from superstar CEOs, this one-of-a-kind guide puts you right on the front lines with the men and women who have transformed businesses with spectacular success. You’ll learn how to: Turn around a company (Marvel Entertainment) Build superior customer service (Zappos) Think big and go global (MTV International) Perform while transforming (UPS) Have a higher purpose (ING DIRECT) Innovate and make everything better (Eggland’s Best) You’ll learn how CEOs think and act in good times and bad—and you’ll get a front-row seat to some of the most profitable industry game changers of our time, including AT&T Mobility, Danaher Corp. and many others. The Transformative CEO provides a new definition of leadership. Jeffrey J. Fox and Robert Reiss show how anyone can become a transformative leader. Find out how: HOME DEPOT cofounder and CEO Bernie Marcus built a new model of retail culture for customers—from the ground up. 1-800-FLOWERS.COM founder and CEO Jim McCann turned the 800 number into a brand—and delivered record profits and growth. PAUL MITCHELL SYSTEMS founder John Paul DeJoria higher purposes first—success unshared is failure. BLACK ENTERTAINMENT TELEVISION (BET) CEO Robert L. Johnson founded a television network–and tranformed television. CAMPBELL SOUP CEO Douglas Conant warmed up employee morale—and made its business hot again.

There has never been so much pressure on nonprofit boards of directors to achieve a level of accountability that meets public and stakeholder expectations. Member-serving association boards may be especially challenged by their more complex affiliate structures and a greater emphasis on representative governance. But what does the journey to good governance look like? Markedly different from existing board development books, this modern approach focuses less on the behaviors and qualities of "high-performing boards" and more on the stages and processes that directors and their staff used to transform their boards. Based on research funded by the ASAE Foundation, the book fills a gap in the governance literature by emphasizing diagnosis and problem solving, using the actual tools and activities implemented by 85 transformed associations. Combining the credibility of scholarly research with lively and compelling stories, tools, and teachable moments, this book is designed to help associations and other nonprofit organizations achieve the entire journey to good governance, from first to last steps.

Versatile leaders optimize organizations with positive changes - persistence, realism, and transparencyNo one is immune to these rocky economic times. Innovative businesspeople all over the country are adapting their organizational structures to survive, profit, and compete in today s unreliable market. The practical and relevant advice in Transformational Leadership: A Blueprint for Real Organizational Change by Randy Dobbs can be applied to major corporations and small businesses alike, as well as to non-profits, universities, hospitals, and other institutions.Transformational Leadership differs from often dry and notoriously boring business books - it reads like a novel. In it, Dobbs provides a step-by-step guide to improving the internal structure of any organization. Effective and common sense how-to advice is supported with concrete examples of the principles at work. His leadership insights will help sharpen the skills of beginning entrepreneurs as well as veteran moguls.His twenty-five years in leadership positions and extensive CEO experience at three companies makes Randy Dobbs a true leadership expert. As CEO of GE Capital, IT Solutions, he was awarded General Electric's Turnaround Business of the Year Award. Now the secrets of a successful executive are compiled into a readable, practical guide for all types of leaders.

Do you have a strategic plan, but there seems to be a gap between your vision and your company's reality? How CEOs Get Projects Done Successfully: The 12 Secrets of a Rapid Transformation is the tool you need to bridge that gap! Iliya Krastevoutlines each of the critical pieces necessary to drive a successful project or any organizational change, through his project platform. Iliya shows you, as the CEO, that what you model for your leadership team will help you achieve your vision. Iliya defines how CEOs can shape corporate culture to embrace innovation and change at all levels. As a business value advisor, tutor, and entrepreneur, Iliya uses his real-life experience to define the critical skills necessary for successful transformation. With this book, Iliya gives CEOs a much-needed wakeup call and the game plan to drive their company forward. How CEOs Get Projects Done Successfully focuses on the importance of consistency and transparency in leadership, as well as the ability to shift and prioritize strategic initiatives in order to remain relevant. If you are defining the next moves of your organization or contemplating a significant reorganization, Iliya provides tips to build the right team to bring your transformation to life. If you are ready to take your company to the next level or completely shift directions, then How CEOs Get Projects Done Successfully: The 12 Secrets of a Rapid Transformation will inspire you, and get you motivated to bring your vision to life!

The future of any or any organization is so much dependent upon the quality of its leadership. In today's complex and dynamic world. Share holders and stakeholders in any organization are looking for leaders who will transform organizations for the common good. This book shares the essence of what it takes to transform any organization successfully and provides examples of transformation in organizations from Kenya. The authors have focused on the various areas that the leadership of an organization should focus on to achieve a balanced transformation of the organization. The authors also place an emphasis on the sound foundation of Strategic Leadership, which should be characterized by both visionary and ethical practices.

Senior Leadership Teams and the Agile Organization builds on existing knowledge in the leadership, teams, and strategic management literatures to examine and explore how senior leadership teams drive the dynamic capabilities of organizations. Organizational agility is a key dimension of organizational performance. This volume focuses on senior leadership team processes and attributes that facilitate organizational agility and the organization’s capacity to perform and rapidly pivot in response to shifting strategic demands. Chapters summarize the current state of knowledge, examine past research and theory, define research and theoretical gaps, and consider how to address these gaps. In so doing, they offer an understanding of how senior leadership teams drive and enable organizational activity. The book is essential reading for researchers and professionals looking to understand the intersection of leadership, team dynamics, organizational psychology, organizational psychology, and strategic management, particularly in relation to organizational agility and the senior leadership team.