Leading for Results

About the Book

“Joan’s very impressive book makes accessible the leadership practices that have a life-changing power that I have experienced in others and myself. They are a gift. I love this book; it makes a valuable contribution.” —John Humphrey, Founding Chairman of The Forum Corporation, the global business learning and development firm

In the words of participants in Dr. Bragar’s leadership programs —

“By using the leadership development program, I was able to put my leadership into practice. I learned how to inspire my staff to commit to results.” —Dr. Ihsanullah Shahir, General Director of Human Resources, Ministry of Public Health, Afghanistan

“Joan helps leaders to refine their vision and align others around its implementation. In other words, she helps leaders to help themselves.” —G. Sandy Diehl, III, former Senior Vice President, Global Strategy and Development, Otis Elevator Company

“I learned to be the change I want to see, and to make a difference. The use of the challenge model was very practical and enabled me and my colleagues to focus and achieve results.” —Elizabeth Oywer, Registrar, Nursing Council of Kenya, Executive Representative of the International Council of Nurses, Africa

“I credit Joan for making me a better leader.” —Jeff Freedman, CEO, Small Army Advertising Agency, Boston, Founder of Be Bold, Be Bald Cancer Treatment Fundraiser

About the Author

JOAN BRAGAR, EdD, has designed and taught leadership development programs around the world for more than 25 years. From Fortune 100 companies to rural healthcare facilities in Afghanistan, she has offered her clients and students a set of clear, simple practices that have enabled them to inspire, empower, and lead others to achieve outstanding results. Dr. Bragar is a graduate of Harvard College and earned a doctorate from the Harvard Graduate School of Education. She teaches leadership at Boston University.
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