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by Colin O'Neill (Author)
In an era of extreme uncertainty, the traditional command-and-control business model has reached its breaking point. Leaders are caught in a relentless tug-of-war between the demand for immediate results and the necessity of long-term organizational health.
In this incisive work, Colin O'Neill introduces Valorys-a disciplined system designed for leaders operating amid complexity and accelerating change. Valorys restores focus to what endures: the intentional creation and responsible delivery of value. Drawing on four decades of advisory experience across corporations, governments, and mission-driven institutions, O'Neill challenges conventional models that fragment authority, obscure purpose, and erode trust. Valorys reframes leadership around adaptive practice, distributed authority, and empowered talent-integrated not as trends, but as practical instruments. The result is a system that strengthens financial performance while reinforcing ethical integrity and institutional resilience. What distinguishes Valorys is both its substance and its structure. Organized around three foundational principles-clarity, value, and respect-and twelve actionable value amplifiers, Valorys is not a call for reorganization, but an evolution of operation. It clarifies what exists, aligns effort with purpose, and enables organizations to perform with greater coherence and confidence. Written for executives, public-sector leaders, and stewards of meaningful institutions, Take Control by Giving Up Control is a rigorous exploration of the modern value-centered enterprise. It empowers decision-makers to act without illusion and navigate both present pressures and future challenges with confidence, discipline, and systemic resilience.
Number of Pages: 308
Dimensions: 0.65 x 8 x 5.25 IN
Publication Date: September 11, 2024
