Climb Over -- Nine Ways for Business Leaders to Come

Author: Michael Useem
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Publish Date: 2004-05-01
Features: This book was awarded the "Most Valuable Original Business Book" of the 2003-2004 year in the United States. It ranked No. 1 on the bestseller lists of The New York Times and The Wall Street Journal in the U.S. It is the crystallization of the perfect fusion of insights from climbing and business management experience and wisdom by the Chief Professor of the Wharton School of Business and eight renowned business leaders. In the Western climbing world, there is a saying: "Why climb? Because the mountain is there." This book provides a unique perspective from eight world-famous business leaders and one renowned management professor (who is also an amateur climber) — a dual understanding of climbing and management. Climb aims to tell us how to become a perfect manager. Climbing may be the best sport that reflects human nature, a form of discipline. The fundamental goal of a manager is to maximize human potential, help them ignite the flame deep within their souls, and thus drive the world forward, giving life meaning. There is an essential connection between the two. Based on this fact, the authors of this book reveal how to embody the perfect role of a corporate manager through their climbing experiences and management experiences. Their unique experiences between climbing and business, their profound insights into the beauty of nature and the complexities of the business world, all make us understand: managers should bravely face difficulties and inner weaknesses, struggles, and strive to achieve set goals.