- Hardcover: 272 pages
- Publisher: Jossey Bass (29 Jun 2007)
- Language English
- ISBN-10: 0787996041
- ISBN-13: 978-0787996048
- Product Dimensions: 23.2 x 16.3 x 2.4 cm
- Amazon Bestsellers Rank: 604,319 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)
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“In Extremis Leadership is one of the most phenomenal books on leadership to come along in decades. It’s a myth–busting, heart–stopping, mind–blowing account of what it’s really like to lead in life–and–death situations.”––Jim Kouzes, coauthor of the best–selling The Leadership Challenge and A Leader’s Legacy
“Col. Kolditz is a visionary in the field of leadership training and development.”––David S. Corderman, head of the Office of Leadership Development, FBI Academy
“We should always lead as if our lives depended upon it! Colonel Kolditz shows us how.”––Marshall Goldsmith, author of the best–selling What Got You Here Won’t Get You There
“In Extremis Leadership can help all leaders build stronger organizations and a more uplifting society.”––Henry Cisneros, chairman, City View, and former secretary of the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development
“The parallels between leading in high–stakes business ventures and leading in dangerous contexts are compelling.”––Chris C. Casciato, partner, Goldman, Sachs & Company
“Great wisdom and riveting stories.”––Rosabeth Moss Kanter, Harvard Business School professor, and best–selling author, Confidence: How Winning Streaks and Losing Streaks Begin and End
“Anyone in a leadership role can learn much from what it means to live–– and lead in extremis.”––John Alexander, president, Center for Creative Leadership
“makes the point that we should all lead as if lives depend on it.”––Lieutenant General Franklin L. Hagenback, superintendent of the U.S. Military Academy
“This book charts a path to better understanding of leadership in the real world.”––Howard T. Prince II, retired Brig. Gen.., U.S. Army, and director, Center for Ethical Leadership at the University of Texas
“In Extremis Leadership helps us appreciate what is essential for leading––whatever the field.”––Michael Useem, professor of management, the Wharton School, and author of The Go Point
“This book will help students grow and develop their own philosophies of leadership.”––Brian Barefoot, president, Babson College
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In this extraordinary book Col. Kolditz explains that his research on in extremis leadership, where followers perceive their lives to be threatened, reveals that the leadership lessons and principles in evidence in dangerous settings also apply to leading in business and everyday life. The book shows how leadership literally defines the promise of hope or future life and that extremely capable leaders are needed in all walks of life. The book describes a variety of high–risk situations that are ideal settings to seek and find great leaders, assess how they might be different, and to glean valuable insights for extraordinary leadership in our everyday lives. Through heart–stopping real–life stories of leaders in these extreme situations, Kolditz insists that leaders at all levels can improve their effectiveness.
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12 of 12 people found the following review helpful
Must read for public safety leaders
3 Dec 2007
Format:Hardcover
My team and I recently had the opportunity to hear Colonel Kolditz speak at the 2007 Water Rescue Conference. We were so impressed with his presentation that we ordered a few copies for the team when we got back. Once I picked this book up, I found it hard to put down. It is by far the best leadership book I have ever read. I have read dozens of them and picked up some leadership tools from each, but none compare to the valuable lessons to be learned in this book. It made me cognizant of countless improvements that I could make in relation to the way I lead my people. Unfortunately in the public safety business you have to be prepared to deal with internal tragedy. The chapter in this book that covers what to do when internal tragedy strikes will leave leaders prepared for the unthinkable.
10 of 11 people found the following review helpful
A great book
8 May 2008
Format:Hardcover
In Extremis Leadership is a great read! If you have leadership responsibilities, or are in a position to influence people, this book will help you think in new ways about the subject - regardless of whether you are actually leading people in life and death situations. I highly recommend reading Tom Kolditz' latest contribution to the art and science of leadership.
6 of 6 people found the following review helpful
Best Work On Leadership I've Read in Years!!!!
13 Aug 2008
Format:Hardcover
This book is not only a riviting read, but the principles of leadership are brought to light in the arena of in extremis which is compelling and informative. The interviews and reports from soilders in combat, fire fighters, free fall jumpers, FBI SWAT teams and even a father caught on the horns of a dilema with his 18 year old daughter bring clarity to the message. It's leadership principles are applicable to all walks of life. I wish I had this information years ago. It is so cogent. Roland Peck, Business Owner.
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