Fearless Leadership: How to Overcome Behavioral Blindspots and Transform Your Organization
Lead by example. Lead without fear."This is not another theoretical business book. It is a book about fearless leadership in action--the spirit, resiliency, quick alignment, and the ability of teams to generate possibilities and results despite tough economic conditions. The process Loretta describes in this book works--if you have the courage to lead in a new way."Jim Gowans, President and CEO, De Beers Canada"Successful leaders take a hard stand about paying for performance, and do not fall into the trap of paying for effort. Loretta tells leaders exactly how to accomplish this by creating an environment where people take personal accountability, collaborate, and hold each other accountable for consistent exceptional results."Raj Gupta, Chairman and CEO, Rohm and Haas Company"Once again Dr. Malandro hits the bull&#185;s eye. This book articulates a powerful strategy for leaders who aspire to be more than ordinary by building a high performance culture that produces consistent extraordinary results. I know it works.  With her help, I have been there and have reveled in the success."Frank Patalano, former Chief Operating Officer, Zurich North America"Loretta's book is a powerful roadmap for anyone committed to being a transformational leader. It provides clear, actionable steps that drive organizational growth and long term success."Raj Rawal, Senior Vice President and Chief Information Officer, Burger King Corporation"Fearless Leadershipis an exciting and valuable book that will profoundly influence global leaders at a time when a new approach is urgently needed. This book is a compelling call to action that every leader must read."John J. Ryan, President and CEO, Rabo AgriFinance"The most difficult leadership challenge is changing behaviors. For companies to be different, leaders must lead differently. Loretta is the best at helping make these concepts real and actionable."David M. Thomas, former Chairman and CEO, IMS Health and former Senior VP, IBM"At a time of unprecedented challenges to complicated academic and research institutions and when complacency from past successes collides with the harshness of today&#185;s environment, new leadership solutions are required. This thought provoking book provides leaders with new perspectives and skills that can be of immediate impact.Michael A. Friedman, MD President and CEO, City of Hope"This groundbreaking book is the first to clearly identify the behavioral barriers to change that every leader faces and provide a powerful solution that every leader can apply. Based on the business results we have achieved, I can tell you unequivocally that the process Loretta describes in this book works."J. LaMont Keen, President and CEO, Idaho Power"Loretta knows how to build a management team that will give any company a clear competitive advantage. She has described it all in this new book. A book that is sure to make it to the 'must read' list of business books in 2009 and beyond."Frank Proto, Chairman of the Board, Agrium Inc"This insightful book clearly identifies how behavior sabotages personal and organizational success, and what to do about it. The powerful solution provided by Malandro--100% accountability--is exactly what every company needs, especially today."Greg Stewart, P.Ag., President and CEO, Farm Credit Canada&#8220;Kotter defined the problem-change efforts routinely fall short because they fail to alter behavior--and Malandro delivers the solution. This impressive book provides leaders with the sure-fire process for achieving sustainable behavioral change and getting the business results they want, fast.&#8221;Janet Plaut Giesselman, president and general manager, Dow Oil and Gas&#8220;Are you a CEO or leader? Need a sustainable high-performance team fast? And the courage to make tough calls? Then read Malandro.&#8221;John Willson, board of directors, Finning International and Nexen&#8220;Loretta has nailed the real issue in one blow. People are the business. This compelling book tells you how to build personal accountability, great leaders, and a great organization.&#8221;Mark Cutifani, Chief Executive Officer, AngloGold Ashanti&#8220;If you are looking for a step change in leadership performance, then you need to read this book. Unlock the potential and learn how to drive the actions, behaviors, and sustainable business performance that you expect. It works.&#8221;Mike Waites, President and CEO, Finning International&#8220;The leadership arena today is a giant mine field with both great ideas and unproven nonsense. Thankfully, Malandro delivers the real deal. This book is filled with concrete ideas for building high-performance organizations. I've applied many of them with great success. It's well worth the read.&#8221;Marvin Romanow, President and CEO, Nexen