Leadership Chronicles of a Corporate Sage: Five Keys to Becoming a More Effective Leader

by Susan Bethanis

Executive coaching is the secret behind many corporations’ success stories, including IBM, Hewlett-Packard, and Cisco Systems. For the first time ever, executive coaching expert Dr. Susan J. Bethanis presents an unusual behind-the-scenes look into how executives become better leaders. Leadership Chronicles of a Corporate Sage enables readers to "listen in" on the confidential conversations between a leader and his executive coach, as the leader learns the lessons necessary to become a corporate sage. Focused on the real-life reflections and struggles of Max Sinclair-a composite of the author’s own corporate clients-the book is based on actual coaching conversations with executives. Dr. Bethanis, the story’s coach and narrator, offers Max timely questions and insights in a simple, yet ingenious way, showing readers five keys to becoming corporate 1. Model effective learning practices, including daily reflection.
2. Build relationships to get things done.
3. Establish personal and organizational legacies.
4. Rely on coaching and mentoring.
5. Develop a global perspective and bring it to the organization. Max transforms from a being a hard-driving, critical executive to a powerful and compassionate leader, exemplifying the type of wise executive that today’s successful companies need yet have difficulty cultivating. After reading Leadership Chronicles of a Corporate Sage, readers will understand how to find the corporate sage in themselves and, with this newfound wisdom, will have the tools in hand to perform at a higher, more productive level.

Genres: Business, Professional Development

203 pages, Hardcover

First published September 1, 2004

Reviews

[Stephen]

READ DEC 2009

An easy read about one leaders journey in development. Best quote, "A visionary is usually thought of as someone who can see the future clearly, without controlling it. A visionary is able to see the future and stays present without being too attached to the future" (p. 116).

[Natalie]

Highly recommend to my friends looking to improve themselves in the workplace. Its a great way to take an honest look at areas for focus.

[Santosh C]

This is an excellent book for folks who just moved / is moving from a manager to a leadership position. Does not give you all the answers, but can shape your thinking