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Challenge the Ordinary is an honest book about what it takes to create an exceptional organization: balancing aspirations with realities in hiring, culture management, and
growth.＂
--Daniel H. Pink, author of To Sell is Human and Drive
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Challenge the Ordinary delivers on the promise of its title. Like an experienced coach making calls that guide teams to win despite the odds, Henman shares her time-tested wisdom to
help businesses succeed in challenging times.＂
--Alexandra R. Lajoux, Chief Knowledge Officer, National Association of Corporate Directors, and author of The Art of M & A Integration
There’s little room for error in today’s global economy. It does not allow for mediocrity; the rules and players have changed; and ordinary simply won’t work anymore. If companies don’t have
the best products and services and the top people delivering them, their competition will--and they will do it all over the world.
As companies expand and grow, the skills that led to their success often won’t sustain further development in a more complex, high-stakes environment. Yet few resources exist to help them. They
frequently flounder in their attempts to create a competitive strategy, work with the board, and keep other talented executives, managers, and employees on board, all while endeavoring to
navigate the turbulent waters of leadership. They need a roadmap to success.
Challenge the Ordinary will help managers and executives at all levels:
- Avoid the traps of traditional strategy formulation and decision making.
- Discover what a leader can do to build a culture that defines ＂legacy.＂
- Find out what leaders must do to attract, retain, and develop stars.
- Identify a clear path for organizational success.
