The Illusion of Invincibility: The Rise and Fall of Organizations Inspired by the Incas of Peru (Organizational Behavior, for Fans of Atomic Habits) - Softcover

Williams, Paul; Krebs, Andreas

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9781642501438: The Illusion of Invincibility: The Rise and Fall of Organizations Inspired by the Incas of Peru (Organizational Behavior, for Fans of Atomic Habits)
Softcover
ISBN 10: 1642501433 ISBN 13: 9781642501438
Publisher: Mango, 2019

Synopsis

A Glimpse Behind the Facade of Success

In The Illusion of Invincibility, Paul Williams and Andreas Krebs take a no-punches-held look at the stories we tell ourselves about business success. The rags-to-riches tale is tempting, but we don’t have to search far to see that most organizations rise for a time, only to experience a dramatic fall from grace. Just look at some of the companies that used to be household names: Nokia, AOL, Pan Am, Woolworth and Blockbuster.

Move from good to great. You’ll learn the secrets to clear-eyed, value-driven leadership with stories from top managers from international companies, major family businesses, start-ups, consulting firms, the public sector, and NGOs. They offer lessons on how to be a successful and reflective boss in an age of digitization and disruption. Each chapter includes a “stress test” to help you to take an honest look at your own organization and yourself.

Can leaders today be inspired by the Incas? You may be surprised. When the authors added a few days to a business trip to Peru, instead of relaxing, they found themselves exploring one of the greatest civilizations in human history...with unexpected lessons about successful businesses and great leadership.

The Illusion of Invincibility examines the why of success and failure. It’s a smart, funny, and radical look at how to build and sustain a great organization, inspired by those who have done it well...in today’s world and five hundred years ago.

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About the Author

ANDREAS KREBS is an entrepreneur, internationally experienced manager and speaker on leadership, globalization, and entrepreneurship. He also owns the venture capital firm Longfield Invest, which focuses on young start-ups and growth companies in various industries.
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PAUL WILLIAMS is an internationally experienced manager, executive coach, and entrepreneur and has been managing partner of Paul Williams & Associates since 2003. He focuses on leadership coaching, self-management, management diagnostics, and organizational development. inca-inc.com

From the Back Cover

"This book is a must-read for both senior-level executives and those who aspire to lead someday. With clever use of a historical perspective, The Illusion of Invincibility offers insightful and innovative impulses in thinking that are firmly grounded in the modern business world." Philip Anschutz, Businessman, owner of Coachella, and cofounder NLS

From the Inside Flap

"Not all that rises must fall. What a comforting and inspiring thought for the reader! Well-informed, entertaining, and chock-full of practical advice, this book is an essential read." Christian Velmer, SVP at Pfizer

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Publisher
Mango
Publication date
2019
Language
English
ISBN 10 
1642501433
ISBN 13 
9781642501438
Binding
Paperback
Number of pages
286
Rating
  • 3.68 out of 5 stars
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