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“Each of the five stand-alone case studies is well-written and interesting . . . there is much to enjoy [here].” —New York Times“I recommend that you read Forged in Crisis. Nancy Koehn has convened an exquisite group to remind us that courageous leadership is indeed possible, in turbulent times or any time.” —James S. Hirsch, for ExploreBestsellers.com“Enthralling . . . a fascinating look at a varied group of heroes . . . Koehn’s call for her audience to emulate them strikes a pleasingly hopeful note for an era of partisan discord and lack of faith in leaders.” —Publishers Weekly“Koehn skillfully weaves together [her five leaders’] stories and the lessons, primary of which is ‘great leaders are made, not born.' . . . [The] stories are highly engaging (and well documented); in fact, many are transformed into nail-biting adventures . . . A book that quietly surpasses many so-called leadership tomes.” —Booklist (Starred Review)“[An] engaging, unusually rewarding book . . . Throughout, Koehn underscores the great humanity and depth of understanding of these leaders . . . Wise, thoughtful, and valuable, this book will foster a new appreciation for effective leadership and prompt many readers to lament the lack of it in the world today.” —Kirkus (Starred Review)"Leadership is difficult to define, but we know it when we see it. At a time when it has become almost invisible at the national level, Nancy Koehn has performed the invaluable service of reminding us what it looks like in five superbly told tales of inspirational human courage. This book is dense with epiphanies that defy our current cowardly condition." —Joseph J. Ellis, author of the Pulitzer Prize-winning Founding Brothers and the National Book Award-winning American Sphinx"A remarkably insightful book, written in a style that is consistently engaging and absorbing, which reminds us that leaders are made not born, and that the crucibles from which they emerge are, above all, tests of character . . . This book is a wonder—exactly the leadership roadmap needed for these challenging times." —Les Wexner, Chairman and CEO of L Brands"This book moved me deeply and will stay with me. Forged in Crisis is a compelling historical work and a vital analysis of the skills required to lead in the most important—and often dire—situations." —Howard Schultz, executive chairman of Starbucks Coffee Company"As important and inspiring as it is urgent." —Michael Bloomberg, founder of Bloomberg LP and three-term mayor of New York City"A double triumph, artfully telling us the stories of five major historical figures while also providing wise insights into how they seized upon crises to grow as leaders. Each of the portraits will help leaders of today in coping with rapid, turbulent change. And here's an extra bonus: they are great reads." —David Gergen, Co-Director of the Center for Public Leadership at the Harvard Kennedy School and author of Eyewitness to Power
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About the Author
Nancy Koehn is an historian at the Harvard Business School where she holds the James E. Robison chair of Business Administration. She has coached leaders from many organizations and speaks frequently at the World Economic Forum in Davos, the Aspen Ideas Festival, and the World Business Forum. An accomplished author and scholar (she earned her MA and PhD degrees in history from Harvard), she spent ten years writing Forged in Crisis, her first book aimed at a popular audience. She lives in Concord, Massachusetts, and is a dedicated equestrian.
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Product details
Paperback: 544 pages
Publisher: Scribner; Reprint edition (May 15, 2018)
Language: English
ISBN-10: 1501174452
ISBN-13: 978-1501174452
Product Dimensions:
6 x 1.4 x 9 inches
Shipping Weight: 1.1 pounds (View shipping rates and policies)
Average Customer Review:
4.7 out of 5 stars
84 customer reviews
Amazon Best Sellers Rank:
#65,761 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)
Remarkable! A multi-dimensional work about multi-dimensional people—and rarely has anyone been allowed such a privileged glimpse inside the minds (and the general human messiness) of leaders as they navigate challenges. This work does not belong on a bookshelf in a dust jacket like so many “leadership†volumes—it belongs, well-thumbed, on the couch, in a purse, and most importantly, in everyday, animated conversation about Shackleton, Carson, and others as the fully-fleshed, crushingly human individuals shown in these pages.
Moving and necessary! At a time when America and the world are hungry for visionary leadership, this is a must-read. I've had the good fortune of seeing Dr. Koehn lecture numerous times, but it takes reading this book to fully appreciate the breadth and power of her intellect and passion. Some of these stories will be familiar -- like those of Abraham Lincoln and Frederick Douglass. Others are lesser known -- like that of Dietrich Bonhoeffer, anti-Nazi theologian and spy who gave his life resisting Hitler's terror. All of them are powerfully relevant--especially as told by Dr. Koehn who uncovers new insights and eloquently distills connections to today.
I have had this book in my library for a full year and have avoided reading it believing it to be rather heavy reading but decided it was time to give the book a shot. I found author Nancy Koehn's reading style interesting and easy to follow. The book took her over ten years to write but she has weaved a very interesting story of five individuals who, despite their self-doubts and periods of despondency, soldiered on and completed their overwhelming task. Shackleton had the task of returning his group home from his iced-in ship in Antarctic waters. Lincoln vowed to keep the country as one during the Civil War. Douglass poured his efforts into eradicating slavery. Bornhoeffer gave his life fighting against Germany's Third Reich. Lastly Rachel Carson fought for environmental concerns and the abolishment of harmful pesticides.In weaving her story about each individual author Koehn points out leadership qualities involved that the person displayed and probably didn't know they possessed and how these same qualities the reader can use in their own life. If you are interested in learning what made these persons "tick" in these crucial situations you should find this book interesting reading. I initially feared the book would discourage me from continuing onward but, thankfully, this was not the case. Give the book a chance. I believe you will enjoy it. The book contains eight pages of photos.
I enjoyed these five biographies with the special focus on each of the featured individuals' development of leadership skills under crisis. None of them were ordinary people-- Ernest Shackleton, Abraham Lincoln, Frederick Douglass, Dietrich Bonhoeffer, and Rachel Carson--but they went into overdrive when overwhelming demands were put on them. I thought at first, "Ho, hum, another look at Abe Lincoln," but this book focuses on the development of the seeds of greatness in his character, brought about by the overwhelming responsibility of keeping the United States united and the inescapable moral dilemma of accomplishing this without succumbing to the demands of those who wished to continue the institution of slavery. I knew the story of Frederick Douglass, but this book focused on how his fierceness and intelligence was channeled toward supporting the cause of abolition and exercising a crucial difference on Lincoln. Others fought for their lives while striving to accomplish their goals. Bonhoeffer's writings redefined Christianity as a religion less focused on getting into heaven and more strident in the fight for social justice. These writings were composed while Bonhoeffer was imprisoned by the Nazis (who eventually killed him only two weeks before the Allies liberated his prison). Shackleton's struggle hinged on the physical survival of himself and his men in Antarctica, and, had he not exercised the leadership skills that he did, he and his crew would have perished. Rachel Carson, my favorite, financially supported her family of origin and extended family after surviving the discouraging academic environment for women in science. She combined her love of nature with her writing ability and became a respected scientific and popular writer in the 1950s, but her most amazing achievement was to expose the danger of DDT and other pesticides in the environment through her book, "Silent Spring." If I were teaching a high school or college history course, I would use this as a text. The book contains the kinds of lessons we all need to learn from history and from those who make history and lead us in positive, saving directions.
It's been said that leadership is "influence that inspires..." I believe Dr. Koehn has achieved something very special with her wonderful book. It is not only informational; it equally inspirational...perhaps even transformational. Our leaderly selves need more noble aims and to be presented with examples of those who have most definitely risen to the occasion.. I loved her choice of past leaders; I loved her word choice in explaining the inner lives and drives of these people; and I loved the just-right length of each individual biography. Like most busy adults I have little time for outside reading, but I made the time to read this book, and the reward has been so fulfilling! Although she is obviously a scholar of great magnitude and depth, she found a way to share her excitement with us -- the general public -- through language that is clear, simple, impactful. I heard her say when interviewed a few months ago that it took her 15 years to write the book (although she said 10 years in the book). This is a terrific book for anyone to own and enjoy and would especially make a great gift for current and future leaders!
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