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by Joseph Carleone (Author)
Essential Leadership Principles to Guide Your Business to Success
In The Touchstones of Leadership, Joseph Carleone distills decades of real-world experience into 45 succinct principles to guide business leaders through adversity. Organized within a comprehensive four-part model, the principles form a strategic compass directing organizations from managing operations to aligning strategy. While pragmatic, the touchstones also inspire leaders to- Act with emotional intelligence
- Seek growth opportunities
- Build trust
- Make values-driven decisions
From historical leaders to management research, Carleone draws broadly to showcase the universal applicability of the touchstones and how they enabled business turnarounds, facilitated smooth leadership transitions after acquisitions, and reversed the fortunes of a struggling subsidiary under his command. Balancing profundity and wit, these principles form an indispensable leadership code for turbulent times. Both visionary and results-driven, The Touchstones of Leadership perfectly captures the essence of values-centered leadership. It provides a reliable compass for leaders across industries seeking to navigate obstacles and drive enduring success.
Author Biography
JOSEPH "JOE" CARLEONE is an acclaimed business leader with over 45 years of executive experience spanning the aerospace, defense, chemical, pharmaceutical, food, and cosmetics sectors. He held various leadership roles at Aerojet General Corporation and American Pacific Corporation--serving as Chairman and CEO during a pivotal transition from public to private ownership--and currently serves as Chairman of Avid Bioservices and Lead Director of Sensient Technologies.
Joe earned various honors including inductions into the Drexel 100 and the College of Engineering Alumni Circle of Distinction. He established the Joseph and Shirley Carleone Endowed Fellowship Fund at Drexel to assist PhD students. Joe developed a course on business leadership, forming the basis for his book, The Touchstones of Leadership. He resides with his wife Shirley in the Las Vegas area--they have two daughters and four grandchildren.
Number of Pages: 256
Dimensions: 1 x 9.1 x 5.9 IN
Publication Date: September 17, 2024
