This book is about leadership, because we need a new brand of business and political leaders who know who they are. We need leaders who can relate spiritually and humanely to their fellow human beings, who can overcome challenges and exhibit innovation, creativity, and courage to tackle obstacles as they arise. from the Preface
In July 2008, global business executive Herta von Stiegel led a group of 28 multinational climbers, including seven disabled people, to the top of Mount Kilimanjaro for charity. Against incredible odds, 60 percent of the group made it to the summita remarkable feat considering that typically only 35 percent of climbers achieve that goal.
The Mountain Withinwhich bears the name of Hertas award-winning documentarytells the emotionally charged story of the climb. Hertas narrative reveals several invaluable lessons for todays business leaders: ruthlessly prepare; use failure as a stepping-stone for success; hang on to your vision; and know when its time to come down from the mountain.
Hon. Al Gore, former Vice President and Nobel Peace Prize winner
Kay Unger, American fashion designer
Sam Chisholm, Australias leading media executive
Botswana President and Lt. General Seretse Khama Ian Khama
Christie Hefner, Executive Chairman, Canyon Ranch Enterprises; former Chairman and CEO, Playboy Enterprises
Baroness Patricia Scotland, the United Kingdoms only female Attorney General
A one-of-a-kind work that is at once inspiring and prescriptive, The Mountain Within offers a wealth of revelations for any business leaderextraordinary lessons that will help you brave any unexpected challenge, recharge when faced with setbacks, and maintain your focus even when the goal seems insurmountable.
ISBN: 9780071773065
Pages: 229
Hardcover with DJ
McGraw-Hill, 2011
Good condition; DJ has minor spill damage at the back (see pics)
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