You Can't Predict a Hero: From War to Wall Street, Leading in Times of Crisis
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| Rating | : | 4.14 (858 Votes) |
| Asin | : | 0470411678 |
| Format Type | : | paperback |
| Number of Pages | : | 238 Pages |
| Publish Date | : | 2016-05-24 |
| Language | : | English |
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Joe Grano’s Leadership LessonsProblems Require Solutions: “Effective leaders focus on solutions, not scapegoats. …Fear isn’t confined to combat or other situations that threaten physical harm. Failing to realize that their firm’s assets ride up and down the elevators, these imperious executives are often unable to anticipate looming crises and are generally ineffective in confronting and overcoming them. Throughout my life, whenever a problem or a challenge confronted me, I have been able to set aside anger, frustration, and basic human desire to assign blame, and instead focus first and foremost on finding or creating a solution…Ironically, t
Whether leading draftees through combat as a Green Beret in Vietnam, regrouping a team of brokers during the market crash of 1987, or working tirelessly to reopen Wall Street after the attacks on 9/11, Joe has served at the forefront, leading and even inspiring others when things seem at their darkest. From Vietnam to 9/11, from the market crash of ’87 to today’s financial crisis, Wall Street legend Joe Grano has been at the front lines of the most defining American crises of the last forty years. When things are at their worst, Grano is at his best. Many things set Joe Grano apart from the typical corporate leader: his decorated military career, his humble origins, his lack of a formal college education, his meteoric rise. Structured around six specific crises he faced in his life and career, You Can’t Predict a Hero tells the unique story of how Grano was able to triumph over challenges both personal and professional.. But perhaps the most unique aspect of Grano’s life and career is his ability to deal with crisis
I read it in one sitting and loved every minute This is, simply put, an amazing story of an amazing life and of the evolution of a unique and potent leader. I began it two nights ago and didn't put it down until there was nothing left to read. The war stories involving Mr. Grano's strategic triumphs and near-death experiences provided the initial hook, but the chapters devoted to his business life were also compelling. The author is obviously a man with a strong moral backb. William Martin said An Amazing Surprise. I have a large palette when it comes to what I read, and on first look, the story of a Wall Street broker is not something I would usually place high on my list as a "must read". At the urging of a family member whose advice when it comes to good books is top rate, I picked up this one. I absolutely loved it. It is one of the most compelling true stories I've read quite some time and it is wonderfully written. Getting to know . "You Can't Predict a Great Book, but this is one." according to Big Dog. This book is very well-written and a great read. It is not filled with theories or acedemia on leadership. It is about a succesful man's life and how that life shaped his leadership skills, and how applying those skills and lessons learned contributed to his success, as a soldier, business leader and family man. Its about a person who believes in himself (and in people) but at the same time doesn't take himself too seriously a