Taking Advice: How Leaders Get Good Counsel And Use It Wisely - Hardcover

Ciampa, Dan

Hardcover

ISBN 10: 1591396689 ISBN 13: 9781591396680

Publisher: Harvard Business Review Press, 2006

Synopsis

Looking at the argument that nearly all the thought and commentary regarding advice has been from the 'supply side', the author argues that we need a better way of thinking about the 'demand side', that is, a theory of advice-taking, as well as principles on how to take advice in practice.

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From the Back Cover:

“No leader has all the answers all the time. Dan Ciampa has a unique skill for listening, engaging, and helping executives translate ideas into action. Taking Advice can help anyone who truly wants to find the right kind of help and get the most out of it.”

—Brenda Barnes, Chairman and CEO, Sara Lee Corporation

“In Taking Advice, Dan Ciampa has again broken new ground with a clear, practical guide to a topic that we all too often ignore.” —Travis Engen, former President and CEO, Alcan Inc.

“As an executive, you may spend millions soliciting advice during your career. The compelling stories, engaging logic, and tips in this book will help you understand how much of that money could be wasted and will help ensure great decision making for the future. Take my advice—you really need to read this book!” —Richard E. Boyatzis, Professor of Organizational Development and Psychology at Case Western Reserve University, and coauthor of the bestselling Primal Leadership and Resonant Leadership.

“Learning how to take advice is invaluable not only in business, but also in the context of health and medicine, relationships, personal finance, and life goals. In Taking Advice, Dan Ciampa conveys his experience and expertise in an enjoyable, interesting, and easy-to-read book. It is a ‘must read’ for improving and enhancing business or personal life. Take my advice—learn from the expert!”

—Mark Liponis, Medical Director, Canyon Ranch Health Resorts

About the Author:

Dan Ciampa is an adviser to leaders moving into new positions and on creating a culture that sustains new technology and operational improvements.

About this edition

• Publisher: Harvard Business Review Press
• Publication date: 2006
• ISBN 10: 1591396689
• ISBN 13: 9781591396680
• Binding: Hardcover
• Edition number: 1
• Number of pages: 197