Leadership Wipeout: The Story of an Executives Crash and Rescue
by Chuck Bolton
Category: Business & Economics

Ben Stevens, a stressed out executive, knows he's rapidly losing ground in his personal and professional lives. Reluctant to leave his work, yet determined to show his family his appreciation for their gift of a ski vacation at Vail, Stevens heads to Colorado to find a way out of his malaise. Confident the twenty years since he last hit the slopes with his buddies hasn't eroded his ability, Ben skis an experts-only double black diamond run. He suffers a nearly disastrous spill, the Wipeout of all Wipeouts, leaving him battered, humiliated, and further depressed. Ski instructor, Ed Davis, came with the vacation package, but when Ben first saw Ed, sixty-ish and gray haired, Ben was sure he found his excuse to cut his vacation short and get back to work. Ben's resolve quickly evaporated as he learned both skiing and leadership lessons from the recently retired chief executive. This engaging story is based on key leadership lessons and approaches executive coach and consultant Chuck Bolton has shared with hundreds of senior leaders and top leadership teams to assist them in creating greater value for themselves, their companies, and their followers. Targeted to leaders at any level who desire to be their best, Leadership Wipeout: The Story of an Executive's Crash and Rescue is certain to provide the fresh ideas, perspectives, and inspiration to help you learn, lead, and live in a more effective and fulfilling way. - Dust jacket.