You will learn how to form effective visions, communicate ideas, persuade people to embrace your vision, and overcome controversy. Every chapter contains vivid anecdotes and inspiring speech excerpts from various parts of Obama’s career to demonstrate these practices in action.
Shel Leanne is the president of the Wishel Corporation, a leadership development firm whose clients include Fortune 500 businesses across the world. Prior to launching her company, Leanne gained experience working for McKinsey & Company and for Morgan Stanley in New York and London. She subsequently served as a full faculty member at Harvard University from 1997 to 2001, where she taught courses on social entrepreneurship and organizational design. She is also the author of How to Interview Like a Top MBA.