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Leadership Moments: Turning Points That Changed Lives and Organizations

by Peter Amato, Gary Bodam, Martin J. Boyle, Harold Coleman, Jon Corey, Arthur L. Jue, Ronald Lesniak, John Lohre, Monika & Peter Ressler and Carolyn Salerno; Edited by Claire Gerus; Introduction by Rick Brydges

161 pages; quality trade paperback (softcover); catalogue #06-1721; ISBN 1-4120-9964-1; US$19.95, C$22.94, EUR15.55, £10.31

Have you experienced an act of courage at the workplace? If so, these true stories will have special meaning for you!

About the Book

Anyone who remembers a moment when his or her life suddenly required an unprecedented leap of faith will appreciate the power of the stories in Leadership Moments: Turning Points That Changed Lives and Organizations. Each of the ten contributing authors took that leap, despite personal risks and odds that defied success. Every situation in this book represents a unique turning point, best described as a "Leadership Moment."

For example, CEO Ron Lesniak was challenged to resurrect his company in the turbulent aftermath of 9/11, while Jon Corey's lessons in corporate survival were gained on a Vietnam battlefield. Arthur Jue learned powerful lessons when IBM unexpectedly slashed thousands of jobs; Carolyn Salerno improved the academic performance - and future prospects - of students in a school in danger of losing its local control.

Leadership Moments offers courage to business people facing uncertainty and opposition. As the contributors found from personal experience, leadership emerges when we trust ourselves, tap into inner wisdom, maintain our integrity, and always aim for the highest good.

Ultimately, whether we are veteran managers dealing with far-reaching business issues, or new recruits feeling our way in a complex corporate culture - everyone can say "yes" to a Leadership Moment!

About the Contributors

Peter Amato is a pioneer in the field of integrative medicine. He founded both the Inner Harmony Wellness Center and the Center for Integrative Medicine in Pennsylvania, among the first and foremost of their kind in the nation. Peter is a meditation and yoga teacher with certifications from Deepak Chopra, Jon Kabat-Zinn, and Yogi Amrit Desai. He is also a student of Thich Nhat Hanh, world-renowned Buddhist monk and Noble Peace Prize nominee. Peter worked with and received blessings from the Dalai Lama and is a member of the Board of Regents of Bastyr University as well as a board member of the Clearbrook Foundation. In addition, he serves with Andrew Weil on the board of the Foundation for Integrative Medicine at the University of Arizona.

Gary Bodam is Vice President of Human Resources and Organizational Development for Stuart C. Irby Co., a leader in electrical wholesaling. Previously, he was Managing Partner with SkillsNET. Gary has had over 25 years of international experience in executive assignments with companies such as GE, Johnson & Johnson, Polaroid, Thomas & Betts, and Acuity Brands. He has played key roles in almost 30 mergers and acquisitions. Gary lectures internationally on knowledge management and has a Doctorate in Organizational Leadership from the University of Phoenix, as well as a Masters in Management from Webster University. He teaches human resources, human capital development and transformational leadership at the university level.

Martin J. Boyle is CEO of the International Protection and Investigation Agency. His firm provides corporate security services, bodyguard and executive protection, counter terrorism support, computer security systems, and protection against workplace violence and white collar crime. He is a former member of the Jersey City Police Department and has had more than 25 years of experience in corporate security with one of the world's largest package carriers. Marty is a Black Belt in Tae Kwon Do, Certified Bodyguard, Licensed Private Detective, Certified Fraud Examiner, and Level III Certified Homeland Security expert. He has a B.S. from Nyack College, an MBA in Global Management, and a Doctorate in Leadership from the University of Phoenix.

Harold Coleman serves as a Program Integration Manager in the Launch Services Program at NASA's John F. Kennedy Space Center in Merritt Island, Florida, where he provides technical and business expertise on major space program initiatives. He earned a B.S. in occupational education from Wayland Baptist University, an MBA, and a Doctorate in Organizational Leadership from the University of Phoenix. He began his career at NASA's Goddard Space Flight Center, Greenbelt, Maryland, where he rose to assume leadership responsibility for an organization that managed over $1.5 billion in cooperative agreements for the company. Harold and his wife, Janice, reside in Titusville, Florida. They have one son, four daughters, and seven grandchildren.

Jon Corey is a professor at Grand Canyon University and the University of Phoenix. He has extensive global experience in providing project management, academic, research, and technical leadership for many international corporate, government, and educational organizations. Jon also has extensive military combat and intelligence experience, and he has served as Co-Chair of Doctoral Programs in Organizational Management and Leadership, Health Care Administration, Educational Leadership, and Business Administration for the University of Phoenix's School of Advanced Studies. He is currently developing a doctoral program in "National Homeland Leadership and Security" in partnership with the U.S. government and State of Arizona.

Arthur Jue is a Director of Human Resources with Hyperion Solutions, Inc. and has 20+ years of IT technical and managerial experience in Fortune 100 companies. In addition, he serves on the board of directors for educational and financial services organizations. Arthur has a Doctor of Management in Organizational Leadership and an MBA with emphasis in Technology Management. He attended BYU and received a B.S. in Marketing with a Music Minor from San Jose State University. Arthur has participated in leadership programs at the London Business School, Harvard, and Oxford. He also serves on the University of Phoenix faculty, has been a missionary in New Zealand, is an Eagle Scout, and enjoys playing the violin.

Ronald Lesniak is Founder and CEO of Teledex Corporation, the largest manufacturer of telephones in the luxury hotel industry with customers in over 125 countries. His firm has been honored twice as one of the 100 fastest growing companies in Silicon Valley, California. Ron has a Doctor of Management in Organizational Leadership from the University of Phoenix, an MBA from Loyola University of Chicago, and a Bachelor's in Electrical Engineering from Marquette University. His professional background includes numerous technical, marketing, and managerial positions at ROLM, GTE, and ITT. In addition, he is the recipient of three US Patents. Ron is an avid musician, collects art, and enjoys riding motorcycles in his spare time.

John Lohre is Senior Trust Officer, Vice President, and Director of Wealth Management Services at Port Washington State Bank. He has been a banking executive for over 30 years at institutions such as Bank One, US Bank, Johnson Bank, and Port Washington State Bank. His career spans many disciplines, including commercial real estate finance, in-house corporate legal counsel, acquisitions and mergers, corporate and commercial banking, private and retail banking, wealth management and trust services. He teaches at Marquette University's College of Business, and has a Bachelor's in Civil Engineering, an MBA, and a JD from Marquette University. John is a member of the Wisconsin Bar Association and is a Director of the Milwaukee Estate Planning Council.

Peter Ressler and Monika Mitchell Ressler are partners in a Wall Street search firm specializing in Institutional Debt & Equity, Sales, and Trading. They serve some of the most influential market makers in the financial industry. Peter graduated from Cornell University in Business and is an active member of the World Business Academy. He is also a volunteer firefighter in New Jersey. Monika's background includes serving as a public relations executive and theatrical producer in New York City. She has a degree from the State University of New York, is a member of the National Women Executives Council, and is a volunteer for Hospice Care of Long Island. Peter and Monika travel and lecture widely on business ethics, money, and spirituality.

Carolyn Salerno has 30 years of experience in the field of education, sales, marketing, management, and consulting. She was a sales representative for IBM and McGraw-Hill publishing for 13 years. Carolyn has also been the owner and director of an educational business. She is a director at the Institute for the Advancement of Leadership and serves on the University of Phoenix faculty, where she was instrumental in co-developing an interdisciplinary doctoral program in Organizational Leadership. Carolyn has co-authored a book on cultural democracy and co-facilitated leadership among high school students in a developing country. She earned a doctorate in Educational Leadership from the University of San Diego.

Claire Gerus has been a publishing professional for more than 25 years. She has been an editor-in-chief of two publishing houses and acquired and edited books for eight major publishers, including Rodale, Random House, Doubleday, Wiley, Kensington, and Adams Media. As a journalist in Toronto, she wrote award-winning cover stories for Canada's top newsmagazines, including Macleans, Toronto Life, and Canadian Business. Her corporate work includes writing and editing annual reports for clients such as Shell Oil, and teaching corporate communications at Fortune 500 clients such as Procter & Gamble, Prudential, Aetna, Kelloggs, and IBM. Claire attended New York University and received a B.A. in English at Southern Connecticut State University.

Rick Brydges is an entrepreneur, educator, consultant, author, and publicist. He is the Executive Director for the Institute for the Advancement of Leadership, Academic Chair and Lead Faculty for Graduate Strategic Management at the University of Phoenix, and Chief Strategist for ARC Leadership Group, Inc. His academic background includes a B.S. in Engineering from the US Naval Academy, an M.S. from the Naval Postgraduate School at Monterey, an MBA from the University of West Florida, and an Ed.D. in Leadership Studies from the University of San Diego. He currently serves as Convener-Elect of Global Business Leadership for the International Leadership Association, a forum for exchanging ideas and experiences on business leadership.

Reviews

"An insightful, thought-provoking volume. These engaging stories highlight actionable principles that teach us how to lead at a higher level - with heart and soul. I couldn't recommend it more highly."

Ken Blanchard
Co-author, The One Minute Manager® and Leading at a Higher Level

"A wise person learns from experience - a wiser person learns from someone else's experience. Read this book and learn from some amazing experiences!"

Marshall Goldsmith, Ph.D.
Co-editor, The Leader of the Future. Named by Forbes as one of five top executive coaches.

"Leadership is everyone's business. You'll never know when opportunity will knock, and you'll be asked to answer the call to take you places you've never been before. The key, as these stories relate, is exploring the inner territory and liberating the leader within."

Barry Z. Posner, Ph.D.
Dean, Leavey School of Business, Santa Clara University
Co-author, The Leadership Challenge and A Leader's Legacy

"... a marvelous collection reminding readers that leadership is within the reach of every man and woman. I wholeheartedly recommend it."

James O'Toole
Author, Creating the Good Life

"There are watershed events in all our lives that send us on a new trajectory. This is an outstanding compilation of such moments. Best of all, it is written with such deep insight that we can all gain from it."

Jack Zenger, D.B.A.
CEO, Zenger-Folkman
Co-author, The Extraordinary Leader

"A no-nonsense primer on how to lead with conviction in a world of uncertainty."

Hon. Rod Diridon
Executive Director, Mineta Transportation Institute

"Full of spirit, this book inspires readers to develop their own leadership presence through sustainable values and a systems perspective. One of the best leadership books I have read and among the few I recommend to my clients and students."

Prasad Kaipa, Ph.D.
CEO, The Kaipa Group
Council of Trustees, Society for Organizational Learning

"Compelling stories of courage and leadership, full of candid, behind-the-scenes details."

Joyce Osland, Ph.D.
Lucas Endowed Professor of Global Leadership, San Jose State University

"These lessons in leading change are a unique blend of theory and practice. If you like stories with morals, you'll love these narratives!"

Brad Maihack
Corporate Controller, Hewlett-Packard OpenView Software Business

"Exemplary standards for leaders. Authentic, practical, and right on target! I enjoyed the book immensely."

Dave Heagerty
Chairman, Coakley Heagerty

"A powerful and engaging book with vital leadership principles conveyed through masterful storytelling!"

Gloria Abe, D.M., SPHR
Co-founder, Tyson Leadership College, Tyson Foods, Inc.

"... unique personal perspectives on how, by coming face to face with major life-changing dilemmas, we can provide effective leadership to others."

Gary Silver, M.D.
Biotech Strategy Associates

"These stories of leadership in the face of adversity are an inspiration to all who strive to move their organizations forward."

Deborah Ludewig, J.D.
Partner, Kirkpatrick, Lockhart, Nicholson and Graham

"Couldn't put it down until I finished - a must read for every aspiring leader!"

Ed Cheng, M.D., Ph.D.
Biometric security and e-health pioneer

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