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The new grand theory of leadership by Ram Charan . . . The breakthrough book that links know-how—the skills of people who know what they are doing— with the personal and psychological traits of the successful leader.How often have you heard someone with a commanding presence deliver a bold vision that turned out to be nothing more than rhetoric and hot air? All too often we mistake the appearance of leadership for the real deal. Without a doubt, intelligence, vision, and the ability to communicate are important. But something big is missing: the know-how of running a business—the capacity to take it in the right direction, do the right things, make the right decisions, deliver results, and leave the people and the business better off than they were before.For well over four decades, Ram Charan has been learning in the most visceral way the underlying reasons why leaders succeed and fail. As one of the most influential advisers to top management teams of leading companies around the world, he has had a front-row seat to observe the cause and effect of leadership practices and behaviors.Ram Charan’s insight into the real content of leadership provides you with the eight fundamental skills needed for success in the twenty-first century: • Positioning (and, when necessary, repositioning) your business by zeroing in on the central idea that meets customer needs and makes money• Connecting the dots by pinpointing patterns of external change ahead of others• Shaping the way people work together by leading the social system of your business• Judging people by getting to the truth of a person• Molding high-energy, high-powered, high-ego people into a working team of leaders in which they equal more than the sum of their parts• Knowing the destination where you want to take your business by developing goals that balance what the business can become with what it can realistically achieve• Setting laser-sharp priorities that become the road map for meeting your goals• Dealing creatively and positively with societal pressures that go beyond the economic value creation activities of your businessKnow-How is the missing link of leadership. By showing how the eight know-hows link to, interact with, and reinforce personal and psychological traits, Ram Charan provides a holistic and innovative portrait of successful leaders of the twenty-first century.
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"A book I have to read again. When I know more about the business.It holds some interesting ideas, and the know hows are sensible, but I can't really use them right now. On the other hand, I know what to keep in mind until I need them. "
— Roland (4 out of 5 stars)
Know-How Listener Reviews
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" A great read for all aspiring to lead themselves to successs in modern business envionment !!! "
— Sanjay, 10/20/2013 -
" How to survive and grow in difficult times "
— Collin, 9/27/2013 -
" A must-read book on leadership for knowledge workers, managers, directors, C-levels, and entrepreneurs. "
— Lori, 9/25/2013 -
" He could have summarized the 8 skills in 1 page , instead he wastes a whole book on it. Boring read , uninteresting point of view , don't waste time reading it. "
— Aghyan, 9/2/2013 -
" Sage advice from one of the great thought leaders in management and leadership. Practical and insightful with illuminating anecdotes. A good companion read for Charan's "Profitable Growth is Everyone's Business". "
— Mike, 8/14/2013 -
" Impressive book. Thought provoking. Must read at all levels "
— Shibu, 6/6/2013 -
" Overall, probably a great book for people who are already executives, or have a good deal of management experience. While concepts did make a lot of sense, they still seemed over my head insofar as any practical applications were concerned. "
— Molli, 4/11/2013 -
" If you are a CEO or about to become a CEO, this book is a must. "
— Irwanto, 4/2/2013 -
" Ram really brings to light the characteristics of a CEO. If you are interested in being a CEO, are a CEO or what to know what makes a strong CEO , take the time to comprehend what Ram is telling you in this book. "
— David, 2/26/2013 -
" i learned more deep how to view my self and how lucky i'm, as a person who want to upgrade every single locus of his brain.thankfull. "
— Graha, 11/21/2012 -
" ANother author that has run out things to say.... "
— Chris, 11/14/2012 -
" This book provides the essential framework for leadership success. Leaders are not born but rather they are developed. "
— Mahuang59, 7/27/2012 -
" While this book seems targeted towards those who want to climb the corporate ladder, there are great points for any leader. The chapters on building and leading teams are spot on. "
— Mark, 4/4/2012 -
" A good business book. "
— Paul, 2/20/2012 -
" Practical book that deals with the integration of skills for running a business. "
— Ron, 9/15/2011 -
" Well respected consultant but this book is really targeted at C-level execs. Certainly not applicable to my reality! "
— Kirsten, 5/30/2011 -
" Highly motivational reading. It's funny how situations arise and the things you begin to notice once you are aware of them. "
— Mary, 1/10/2011 -
" This is an okay book. A little too high level for me. I think this is better geared towards a a C-level associate. "
— Rebecca, 12/11/2010 -
" While this book seems targeted towards those who want to climb the corporate ladder, there are great points for any leader. The chapters on building and leading teams are spot on. "
— Mark, 10/3/2010 -
" i learned more deep how to view my self and how lucky i'm, as a person who want to upgrade every single locus of his brain.thankfull. "
— Graha, 11/19/2009 -
" Highly motivational reading. It's funny how situations arise and the things you begin to notice once you are aware of them. "
— Mary, 2/12/2009 -
" How to survive and grow in difficult times<br/> "
— Collin, 1/16/2009 -
" This book provides the essential framework for leadership success. Leaders are not born but rather they are developed. "
— Mahuang59, 12/6/2008 -
" If you are a CEO or about to become a CEO, this book is a must. "
— Irwanto, 10/5/2008 -
" He could have summarized the 8 skills in 1 page , instead he wastes a whole book on it. Boring read , uninteresting point of view , don't waste time reading it. "
— Aghyan, 6/29/2008 -
" A great read for all aspiring to lead themselves to successs in modern business envionment !!! "
— Sanjay, 4/9/2008 -
" This is an okay book. A little too high level for me. I think this is better geared towards a a C-level associate. "
— Rebecca, 7/11/2007 -
" Well respected consultant but this book is really targeted at C-level execs. Certainly not applicable to my reality! "
— Kirsten, 4/26/2007
About Ram Charan
Ram Charan is a distinguished business advisor, business strategy expert, and speaker. For over thirty-five years, he has worked with top executives at some of the world’s most successful companies, including GE, Verizon, Dupont, and Bank of America. He is the coauthor of What the CEO Wants You to Know and Confronting Reality, among others. His articles have appeared in publications such as Financial Times, Harvard Business Review, Director’s Monthly, and Strategy and Business. Charan has served on the Blue Ribbon Commission and was elected a distinguished fellow of the National Academy of Human Resources. Currently on the board of Austin Industries and Tyco Electronics, he resides in Dallas, Texas.
About Arthur Morey
Arthur Morey has won three AudioFile Magazine “Best Of” Awards, and his work has garnered numerous AudioFile Earphones Awards and placed him as a finalist for two Audie Awards. He has acted in a number of productions, both off Broadway in New York and off Loop in Chicago. He graduated from Harvard and did graduate work at the University of Chicago. He has won awards for his fiction and drama, worked as an editor with several book publishers, and taught literature and writing at Northwestern University. His plays and songs have been produced in New York, Chicago, and Milan, where he has also performed.