The New Ecology of Leadership: Business Mastery in a Chaotic World (Columbia Business School Publishing)
At the core of effectiveness is the ability to anticipate the future. This book provides the tools for doing exactly that. It is a must read.(Robert E. Quinn, Ross School of Business, University of Michigan)Don't jump to the end of this book. Let David K. Hurst unfold for you, chapter by chapter, what might otherwise appear a complex model for organizational change. As you absorb his logic you will be inspired by the elegance of his 'Ecocycle.' He weaves together proven managerial concepts with insights from cognitive science, psychology, ecology, history, and philosophy into an entirely intuitive and eye-opening perspective for leadership.(Kaihan Krippendorff, author ofOutthink the Competition: How a New Generation of Strategists Sees Options Others Ignore)In this outstanding book, David K. Hurst draws on his very considerable executive experience and combines it with a sophisticated understanding of the latest in academic thinking.The New Ecology of Leadershipwill appeal to both the 'roll up your sleeves' manager and the grounded academic.(Karl Moore, Desautels Faculty of Management, McGill University)