Hit the Ground Running

Jennings, Jason

3.89

75 ratings by Goodreads

ISBN 10: 1596592877 ISBN 13: 9781596592872

Publisher: Gildan Media Corporation, 2009

Draws on the examples of ten CEOs who successfully implemented dramatic transformations within the early days of their jobs, in a guide for business professionals that identifies ten "golden rules" for taking over leadership responsibilities, formulating a strategy, and inspiring working teams. Read by the author.

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Review:

aA great read and a fantastic book filled with powerful information for anyone who wants to lead!a
aRoger Staubach, executive chairman, Americas, Jones Lang LaSalle; Hall of Fame quarterback of the Dallas Cowboys
aEven though this is a practical management book, it reads with the speed of a series of short mystery novels.... These real-life stories make it clear that any leader can be successful if he or she is willing to step up and do the essentials necessary to guide the organization to significant and sustainable results.a
aDan Coughlin, President, The Coughlin Company
aI read "Hit the Ground Running" from cover to cover. It is a great read and one of the most interesting and useful business books I have ever read.a
aJim Goodnight, CEO, SAS Institute
a"Hit the Ground Running" proves that good guys can and do finish first when they provide value-centered leadership that places the needs of customers, employees, and shareholders before the needs--or ego--of the CEO. A great read for any aspiring leader.a
aKevin L. Robert, CEO, Wolters Kluwer Tax and Accounting
a"Hit the Ground Running" boils down the experience of ten successful new CEOs. The result is a list of rules any leaderanew or seasonedacan live by.a
aMike Koehler, president and CEO, Teradata Corporation
aJason has hit the mark again! The journey of each CEO reminds me of my favorite Bible verse about business, aThe rewards of humility and fear of the Lord are riches, honor, and life.a
aLarry P. Ferguson, chairman and CEO, Schreiber Foods

?A great read and a fantastic book filled with powerful information for anyone who wants to lead!?
?Roger Staubach, executive chairman, Americas, Jones Lang LaSalle; Hall of Fame quarterback of the Dallas Cowboys
?Even though this is a practical management book, it reads with the speed of a series of short mystery novels.... These real-life stories make it clear that any leader can be successful if he or she is willing to step up and do the essentials necessary to guide the organization to significant and sustainable results.?
?Dan Coughlin, President, The Coughlin Company
?I read "Hit the Ground Running" from cover to cover. It is a great read and one of the most interesting and useful business books I have ever read.?
?Jim Goodnight, CEO, SAS Institute
?"Hit the Ground Running" proves that good guys can and do finish first when they provide value-centered leadership that places the needs of customers, employees, and shareholders before the needs--o

About the Author:

Jason Jennings is a bestselling author who has spent twenty years founding and leading successful businesses and consulting other companies; teaching them how to achieve their full economic potential. Jennings delivers 80 keynotes annually and in 2005 USA TODAY named him one of the three most in-demand business speakers on the planet.

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