Chase Greatness: Enlightened Leadership for the Next Generation of Disruption

by Rajeev Kapur

Overview

It’s time to “Lead Forward.”
In the past, business leadership was strictly an autocratic proposition. But times have changed, and companies are just discovering they must change with them. In Chase Greatness: Enlightened Leadership for the Next Generation of Disruption, CEO Rajeev Kapur reveals how most business leadership is out of step with evolving times and values—which has negatively impacted both the effectiveness of our workforces as well as the bottom line.
The good news is it’s never too late to “Chase Greatness” in your leadership role. Kapur provides a powerful toolbox of practical advice that will enable you to not only be profitable but also reflect values that will enhance lives and make the world a better place.

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9781642251890
Publisher:	Advantage Media Group, Inc.
Publication date:	11/09/2021
Pages:	256
Product dimensions:	6.25(w) x 9.25(h) x 0.75(d)

About the Author

RAJEEV KAPUR is a seasoned high-tech executive who’s an expert at leading and driving innovation at entrepreneurial start-ups, $20–$100 million-plus midsize companies, and Fortune 500 companies, such as Dell, where he built winning teams globally, including in China and India. Currently, Rajeev is CEO of 1105 Media, Inc. a leading provider of B2B marketing, where he oversees a diverse portfolio of five companies. He is a member of YPO (Young Presidents’ Organization) and has keynoted tech events around the world. He received his Global MBA from the USC Marshall School of Business in Los Angeles and Shanghai Jiaotong University’s Antai College of Economics and Management. A passionate Lakers fan, he views his biggest accomplishments as marrying up and having two amazing sons and a wonderful five-year-old pup.

Table of Contents

Foreword xv

Acknowledgments xix

Introduction: A Call for Change 1

Chapter 1 Leadership: Where We've Been and Where We Need to Go 11

Chapter 2 Convergence: Our New Inflection Point 29

Chapter 3 The Mushrooming of Social Movements 45

Chapter 4 What Being Enlightened Does for the Workplace 61

Chapter 5 Becoming an Enlightened Leader: Engaging with the New Generations 75

Chapter 6 Creating an Enlightened Culture: Respecting Your People, Motivating Them to Greatness 97

Chapter 7 Enlightened Communication: Spreading the Word 115

Chapter 8 The Conscience of the King: Living Your Culture's Values 135

Chapter 9 Social Enterprise: Going beyond the Balance Sheet 157

Chapter 10 Building Trust: Believe in Your Employees and They Will Believe in You 177

Chapter 11 The Enlightened Leader's North Star: How to #ChaseGREATness 195

Conclusion: A Call to Action 213

Afterword: My Rules for Leadership … and Yours? 221

Editorial Reviews

Rajeev Kapur combines his extensive experience as a CEO, lessons from other business leaders, historical insights, and the latest data to present a very readable perspective on the leadership approach and skills that will be necessary to succeed in a post-pandemic disrupted world.” ―JEFF KLEIN, former executive chair, 1105 Media, Inc. (101 Communications); and SVP and general manager, News at Los Angeles Times

“I have had the pleasure of knowing and being a mentor to Rajeev for over twenty years. In Chase Greatness he has taken the leadership lessons he’s learned and artfully crafted a book that is both compelling and inspiring.” ―BILL AMELIO, executive chairman and Co-CEO, DoubleCheck Solutions; former CEO, Lenovo and Avnet

“I have the pleasure of working every day with CEOs and leaders across the globe. Rajeev makes a great case for why leadership needs to change. The next generation of leaders will likely face the most significant changes in modern history, ones that might rival the upheavals of the Industrial Revolution two centuries ago. The winners of the future will be the ones who understand those changes first. I highly recommend this book for those that either lead or aspire to lead growth-oriented businesses.” ―MARK MOSES, CEO and founding partner, CEO Coaching International

"Chase Greatness supplies guidance for visionary leaders to adapt to the new world, prepare for unforeseen disruptions, and work toward building work environments that generate greater productivity and make the world a better place to live. This is a fantastic read for anyone looking to change the world." — Readers' Favorite

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