Harry M. Jansen Kraemer Jr.
Becoming The Best
Build a World-Class Organization Through Values-Based Leadership
Jossey-Bass, 2015
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To achieve five business “bests,” follow four principles: “know yourself,” build positive relationships, develop self-confidence and respect everyone.
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Harry M. Jansen Kraemer Jr., a professor and former CEO, has written a straightforward book on leadership that’s full of no-nonsense advice. Using case studies and wisdom gathered during his long career, he prescribes following four easy-to-understand principles to achieve “five bests” in your career and your life. As he explains, “what it means to be a values-based leader and build a world-class organization,” Kraemer helps you become a better person and, therefore, a better leader. He advises knowing your values and then consistently aligning your actions with those values, always resisting quick wins that clash with your beliefs. That, he says, is the way to achieve the five bests – becoming your best self, and establishing the best team, best partnership, best value for investors and best citizenship. Meanwhile, you’ll lead a values-based organization that reaps the benefits of solid relationships with its employees, customers, suppliers, investors and the communities where it does business. getAbstract recommends Kraemer’s insights to leaders, CEOs, small-business owners, and anyone seeking self-improvement.
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About the Author
Northwestern University professor Harry M. Jansen Kraemer Jr. was chairman and CEO of Baxter International Inc. He is a partner at Madison Dearborn, a private equity firm.
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