Sheer Will: Learning to Lead When There Is No Path
In Sheer Will: Learning to Lead When There Is No Path, Gutierrez tells the story of his journey from Cuban refugee to chairman and CEO of Kellogg Company and, eventually, U.S. Secretary of Commerce under President George W. Bush. It is an extraordinary journey, made all the more remarkable by the fact that he never graduated from college and arrived in the United States as a young boy without knowing English.
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Jim Kirchner
I have always been fascinated by the stories, ideas, and experiences that shape the way we live, lead, and work. Through thoughtful reviews and critiques of nonfiction business books, biographies, autobiographies, and memoirs, I explore the lessons, insights, and perspectives that emerge from both personal journeys and professional achievements.
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Sheer Will: Learning to Lead When There Is No Path
Some business leaders follow a carefully laid-out career plan. Others take a less predictable route, making decisions along the way
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The Power of Giving Away Power
Barzun’s central argument is that good leaders shouldn’t try to control everything. Instead, they should distribute authority, give people room
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