Why do we need global leaders? The voyage of a pair of blue jeans, from inception to product release, offers a glimpse into the inexorably international--and complex--world of business today: <br>The cotton may be picked from Peruvian or Ugandan fields, shipped to China for finishing, and then sent to Malaysia to be woven into yarn. The yarn goes to Thailand where the fabric is made, and the fabric is cut in Singapore before it is sent to Indonesia for sewing. Labels come from India. Zippers from Hong Kong. Thread from Malaysia. Buttons and rivets from Taiwan. The range of countries and systems involved in this production demonstrates that business in most industries (automotive and electronics, food and pharma) has become inescapably linked across borders. <br>But it's more than mastering geography and culture that makes a leader today a different breed. You must master the complex mindset and competencies needed to lead in today's fully globalized world. No easy task. <br>Enter Angel Cabrera and Gregory Unruh of the Thunderbird School of Global Management, which has been cited by Financial Times, U.S. News and World Report, and The Economist for its authority on global business. In Being Global, the authors set a new context for global leadership, vividly illustrating both the challenges and opportunities facing today's executives. How can you be effective? What new skills must be learned to be successful? What do international teams to stay connected yet produce results regionally? <br>Being Global is written for leaders at all levels of their careers--whether in big business or small, in society or government--who aspire to think and act globally, and who need some help getting there. Being a global citizen is just the starting point today. Cabrera and Unruh provide the tools and guidance to help you develop even deeper leadership skills, to benefit both you and your organization.<br>

By:   Angel Cabrera, Gregory Unruh
Imprint:   Harvard Business School
Country of Publication:   United States
Dimensions:   Height: 25mm,  Width: 236mm,  Spine: 157mm
Weight:   431g
ISBN:  

9781422183229

ISBN 10:   142218322X
Pages:   224
Publication Date:   April 2012
Audience:   Professional and scholarly ,  Undergraduate
Format:   Hardback
Publisher's Status:   Active
Availability:   In stock at Abbey's Bookshop
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Leaders in the twenty-first century need to be able to coalesce teams and resources across borders and to listen with humility to ideas and solutions from other leaders from around the world, because they face global challenges like we've never faced before. The experiences accumulated at Thunderbird and highlighted in this important book provide unique insights as to how those leaders can be developed. -- Jose Maria Figueres, former President of Costa Rica<br><br> After forty years engaging with global leaders in shaping the global agenda, it is clear that global leadership is not an innate trait but the result of a long journey of personal learning and growth. The world needs more global leaders ready to 'connect, create, and contribute', and Being Global should serve as a perfect guide to jump-start the journey. -- Klaus Schwab, founder and Executive Chairman, World Economic Forum<br><br> Having the mind-set to work across the world--with all of its ambiguities--requires real personal passion. Being Global captures that spirit by describing the art and the effort of listening, thinking, and acting to make a real difference in this complex world. This is a book for anyone developing his or her own passion for 'going global'. -- Bob Dudley, CEO, BP<br><br> The world may be flat, but the road to the global marketplace is filled with potholes. Cabrera and Unruh provide the road map and driving instructions to make the journey a success. -- Craig Barrett, retired CEO and Chairman, Intel Corporation<br>

Leaders in the twenty-first century need to be able to coalesce teams and resources across borders and to listen with humility to ideas and solutions from other leaders from around the world, because they face global challenges like we've never faced before. The experiences accumulated at Thunderbird and highlighted in this important book provide unique insights as to how those leaders can be developed. -- Jose Maria Figueres, former President of Costa Rica<br><br> After forty years engaging with global leaders in shaping the global agenda, it is clear that global leadership is not an innate trait but the result of a long journey of personal learning and growth. The world needs more global leaders ready to 'connect, create, and contribute', and Being Global should serve as a perfect guide to jump-start the journey. -- Klaus Schwab, Founder and Executive Chairman, World Economic Forum<br><br> Having the mind-set to work across the world--with all of its ambiguities--requires real personal passion. Being Global captures that spirit by describing the art and the effort of listening, thinking, and acting to make a real difference in this complex world. This is a book for anyone developing his or her own passion for 'going global'. -- Bob Dudley, CEO, BP<br><br> The world may be flat, but the road to the global marketplace is filled with potholes. Cabrera and Unruh provide the road map and driving instructions to make the journey a success. -- Craig Barrett, retired CEO and Chairman, Intel Corporation<br>

Being Global is a thoughtful, instructive text on the challenges of leadership in the 21st century, and the bold perspective we must adopt in order to create a future of shared opportunities and shared responsibilities. -- William Jefferson Clinton, 42nd President of the United States of America<br><br> Leaders in the twenty-first century need to be able to coalesce teams and resources across borders and to listen with humility to ideas and solutions from other leaders from around the world, because they face global challenges like we've never faced before. The experiences accumulated at Thunderbird and highlighted in this important book provide unique insights as to how those leaders can be developed. -- Jose Maria Figueres, former President of Costa Rica<br><br> After forty years engaging with global leaders in shaping the global agenda, it is clear that global leadership is not an innate trait but the result of a long journey of personal learning and growth. The world needs more global leaders ready to 'connect, create, and contribute', and Being Global should serve as a perfect guide to jump-start the journey. -- Klaus Schwab, Founder and Executive Chairman, World Economic Forum<br><br> Having the mind-set to work across the world--with all of its ambiguities--requires real personal passion. Being Global captures that spirit by describing the art and the effort of listening, thinking, and acting to make a real difference in this complex world. This is a book for anyone developing his or her own passion for 'going global'. -- Bob Dudley, CEO, BP<br><br> The world may be flat, but the road to the global marketplace is filled with potholes. Cabrera and Unruh provide the road map and driving instructions to make the journey a success. -- Craig Barrett, retired CEO and Chairman, Intel Corporation<br>