{"title":"Michael Useem","description":"\u003cp\u003eWelcome to our collection featuring the works of \u003cstrong\u003eMichael Useem\u003c\/strong\u003e, a prominent figure in the world of Business \u0026amp; Entrepreneurship. Known for his insightful analysis and practical advice, Michael Useem has crafted a selection of books that are both educational and engaging. His works are essential reading for anyone looking to gain a competitive edge in leadership and decision-making.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eA highlight of this collection is \u003cem\u003eBoards That Lead\u003c\/em\u003e, a book co-authored with Ram Charan and Dennis Carey, which delves into the dynamics of effective leadership at the board level. This book provides invaluable guidance on how leaders can transform their boards into a vital asset for their organisations.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eAnother notable work is \u003cem\u003eThe Edge\u003c\/em\u003e, where Useem explores the critical factors and decisions that can take organisations to the next level. It’s packed with strategies from leaders who have successfully navigated challenges and gained an advantage in their respective fields.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eMichael Useem's books are a must-read for those aspiring to lead with confidence and influence in today's fast-paced business environment. Explore his collection to unlock the potential within your leadership approach.\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"boards-that-lead-by-dennis-carey-9781422144053","title":"Boards That Lead","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"book-description\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIs your firm's board creating value—or destroying it?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eChange is coming. Leadership at the top is being redefined as boards take a more active role in decisions that once belonged solely to the CEO. However, with the advantages of increased board engagement come debilitating questions of authority and the risk of dangerous meddling in day-to-day operations. Directors need a new road map—for when to lead, when to partner, and when to stay out of the way.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eBoardroom veterans Ram Charan, Dennis Carey, and Michael Useem advocate for this new governance model—a sharp departure from what has been demanded by governance activists, raters, and regulators—and reveal the emerging practices that are defining shared leadership of directors and executives.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eBased on personal interviews and the authors' broad and deep experience working with executives and directors from dozens of the world's largest firms, including Apple, Boeing, Ford, Infosys, and Lenovo, \u003cem\u003eBoards That Lead\u003c\/em\u003e tells the inside story behind the successes and pitfalls of this new leadership model and explains how to:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cul\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003eDefine the central idea of the company\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003eEnsure that the right CEO is in place and potential successors are identified\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003eRecruit directors who add value\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003eRoot out board dysfunction\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003eSelect a board leader who deftly bridges the divide between management and the board\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003eSet a high bar on ethics and risk\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eWith a total of eighteen checklists that will transform board directors from monitors to leaders, Charan, Carey, and Useem provide a smart and practical guide for businesspeople everywhere—whether they occupy the boardroom or the C-suite.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Hachette Aotearoa New Zealand","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46719116509420,"sku":"9781422144053","price":74.99,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0705\/7784\/8556\/files\/9122273482694.jpg?v=1754541872"},{"product_id":"the-edge-by-michael-useem-9781541774117","title":"The Edge","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"book-description\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA leader's job—in a radically changing world—is standing on the cliff edge, getting a grip on unfamiliar landscapes, and acquiring the skills for leading the enterprise into new territory. In a world facing the unprecedented challenges of global pandemic and economic disruption, every leader needs to find the edge for leaping across the breach and breaking new ground on the other side.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eThe Edge\u003c\/em\u003e by Michael Useem provides rare insight into how ten leaders confronted hard realities. He looked closely at the life and work of people such as Bill McNabb of Vanguard, Jeffrey Lurie of the Philadelphia Eagles, Alex Gorsky of Johnson \u0026amp; Johnson, and Tricia Griffith of Progressive Insurance. His \"you are there\" profiles chronicle fateful decisions such as:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cul\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eMeeting the concerns of a next-generation workforce that considers inclusiveness an integral part of business\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eDeveloping a strategy for growth in a market that is cratering\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eEscaping the confines of an insane, always-on, 24\/7 world to learn about the real, granular changes happening in the marketplace\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eUseem's profiles of leaders on the edge provide the inspiration and the guidance we all need for adapting and thriving in an era of massive disruption and continuous transformation.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Hachette Aotearoa New Zealand","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46723581772012,"sku":"9781541774117","price":59.99,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0705\/7784\/8556\/files\/25819733482736.jpg?v=1754681535"}],"url":"https:\/\/bookhero.pro\/collections\/michael-useem.oembed","provider":"Book Hero","version":"1.0","type":"link"}