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Review 'An enlightening collection of sage and timely advice. When a reader needs a burst of inspiration or a helping hand of guidance, flipping to any point in the book will deliver an easily digestible and profound piece of advice that can be immediately put to use. The comprehensive nature of the advice makes this book significant for leaders at every level. The format, tone and careful curation of Leadership Wisdom makes it stand apart from other books in this genre.' - Self-Publishing Review, 5 Stars Read more From the Author This book was fun to write. There are too many books out there now with some new leadership model, some fable about fictitious characters, or some pithy leadership quotes without much in the way of how to apply them to your life. I wanted to write a different book about leadership.I have been a student of leadership and poetry my whole life. I love good literature and have found keen insights into the human condition from the master writers of history.So, why not look to the poets, prose writers, and famous speeches of history to see what the masters have already said about leadership? The answers we need today are all there. It's been said before, and said very well. But how many people today are reading great literature or poetry? Not many, I fear.So, I've made it easy for you the reader. I've selected over 70 poems, prose passages, excerpts from great speeches, song lyrics, or what I call 'curious verse,' each with a leadership message that resonates with me. I place those passages on the left page of the open book. Then on the right page I tell you a bit about the author and context. Then I offer my commentary on the passage, drawing on my experiences, good and bad, in leading many companies, as well as the wisdom of the true leadership gurus of our time. Finally, and perhaps most importantly, I close with some practical applications that you, the reader, can use immediately to take this pearl of wisdom and apply to your own life. The result is a powerful combination of left and right-brain thinking.I sent a draft of the manuscript to some tough, seasoned leaders and experts whom I respect and asked them to give me their candid feedback. I was humbled by their words:'inspiring'����'informative'��������'practical'����'a treasure'����'engaging''thought provoking'��������'superb'��������'enlightening''brilliant'����'simply genius'��������'a delight to read'����'a must read''a treasury of leadership wisdom'��������'a breakthrough' 'timeless wisdom'����'heartfelt'����'I loved it'I hope and trust that you will enjoy the compendium of leadership wisdom I have gathered here. Good luck and Godspeed on your leadership quest. Read more From the Inside Flap Deleted. Read more From the Back Cover Advance Praise for Leadership Wisdom'I absolutely loved this book! �It inspired me--and gave me countless ways to apply that inspiration. �Bob Vanourek wonderfully offers a new approach by using the wisdom of literature to effectively define the kind of leadership needed today in this insightful book.� Through salient poetry, philosophy, and prose--as well as his own experiences--Bob reveals how leadership is not an exact science, but an evolving and ongoing quest to find humanity at its best. �Thought-provoking and engaging, this book is a superb resource.'- Stephen M. R. Covey, The New York Times bestselling author of The Speed of Trust, and coauthor of Smart Trust'Poetry about leadership? No way. Boring, I thought. But what a surprise. Each passage has three parts: the poem or prose reveals the wisdom of the ages; Bob's commentary illustrates lessons learned; and the practical applications make you think deeply. Instructive, practical, and fun. �Copies of this enlightening book will go to my entire family and be recommended to my former board colleagues.- Jack Krol, former Chairman and CEO, Dupont Company; former Chairman, Lead Director, or director at eight public companies including: ACE, Armstrong, Delphi, JP Morgan, Mead, MeadWestvaco, and Tyco; and four private companies'Bob�Vanourek's�new book, 'Leadership Wisdom: Lessons from Poetry, Prose, and Curious Verse,' belongs in every leader's backpack. Rarely do we find advice so cogently gathered and given. From 'Leading Yourself' to 'Leading Others' with close direction on 'Leaving a Leadership Legacy,' this collection of leadership lessons brings new support and inspiration to leaders at every level.'- Frances Hesselbein, President and CEO, Frances Hesselbein Leadership Institute,�Presidential Medal of Freedom Recipient� 'Brilliant! Only someone with Bob Vanourek's leadership experience, business acumen, and proven track record could write this book. It's simply genius. I strongly recommend it.'- Frank Sonnenberg,�Award-winning author,�Former National Director, Marketing, E&Y Management Consulting Group'After I finished reading this book for the second time, I isolated the one-line summations at the end of each section. Bob's insights represent the best roadmap I've ever read to discovering the meaning of leadership. It tells me that leadership is not to be 'pinned down' but rather to be found by risking, venturing, listening, learning, and taking seriously what your followers tell you. A delight to read.'- John Balkcom, former partner, Booz, Allen & Hamilton, and former president, St. John's College Read more About the Author BOB VANOUREK�is the former CEO of five firms, ranging from a start-up to a $1 billion NY stock exchange company and including winners of a state-level Malcolm Baldrige Quality Award and the Shingo Prize for Operational Excellence.�He is author of Leadership Wisdom: Lessons from Poetry, Prose, and Curious Verse (2016) and the co-author of Triple Crown Leadership: Building Excellent, Ethical, and Enduring Organizations, a 2013 International Book Awards Winner, called 'the best leadership book since Good to Great.'�Bob has been a contributing writer to many publications and a chapter-contributor to numerous books on ethics, trust, and servant leadership including Reflections on Leadership (John Wiley and Sons; 1995); Good Business, Routledge; (2009); Trust Inc. Volumes 1, 2, and 3, (NextDecade Inc., 2013, 2014, and 2015); and Imagine a New You in 30 Days (Motivational Press, 2016).�Bob is a former adjunct leadership instructor at the University of Denver and Colorado Mountain College. He was Chairman and Chairman Emeritus of the Vail Leadership Institute (now a part of The Vail Centre), and a former board member or leader of ten for-profit and non-profit boards. Bob has been a consultant-coach for many corporations, non-profits, and international, state, and local governments.�He is a Baker Scholar graduate (top 5%) of the Harvard Business School, a magna cum laude graduate of Princeton University, and a certified leadership instructor from Harvard'sKennedy School of Government and the Phi Theta Kappa Society. �Bob has been named one of the 'Top Thought Leaders in Trust' for 2013 - 2016, as well as one of theAmerican Management Association's 'Leaders to Watch in 2015.' Bob is a decorated Army officer and a lifelong student of leadership. 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