Global Business Leadership
This book is replete with vital information supporting success in both personal growth and business productivity. Naturally, the definition and measurement of " success " itself remains a germinal issue. A reading of Dr. Wibbeke's thoughtful work should stimulate, refl ection on the meaning of " success " at home and in the global marketplace. --Walter F. Ulmer, Jr., Former President and CEO, Center for Creative Leadership, Former Commandant of Cadets at West Point<br /><br />Dr. Wibbeke's groundbreaking book on culture and leadership is a must-read for anyone venturing across borders to do business. I recommend it highly! --John Sperling, Chairman, Apollo Group, Inc. , Founder, University of Phoenix<br /><br />Marshall Goldsmith, New York Times best-selling author of What Got You Here Won't Get You There, the Longman Award best business book of 2007 --The leaders of the future cannot just work in their countries; they must work in the world. Dr. Wibbeke shows us how!<br /><br />One of the pernicious problems of globalization is that leadership exists only in the eyes of the followers - and followers are always local. Dr. Wibbeke undertakes the immensely important task of preparing American businesspersons for their culture shocks in trying to lead abroad. --Geert Hofstede, Author of "Culture's Consequences"<br /><br />This book should be read by any person wanting to work skillfully in today's complex global business environment --Robert Moran, Professor of Global Management, Emeritus, American Graduate School of International Management (Thunderbird)