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About the Book: From Smart to Wise: Acting and Leading with Wisdom
A fresh and timely approach to nurturing wise, resilient, and flexible leadership in a world of growing complexity
Leaders insist on sticking to the time-tested formulae of either functional leadership-that focuses on operational excellence or smart leadership-that focuses on growth. When a leaders focus is too functional, the organization becomes introverted and can focus too much on bottom-line profitability while missing out on top-line growth opportunities. But when leaders focus too much on smart leadership, the organization may experience quick growth but lose its effectiveness quickly. To strike a fine balance between From Smart to Wise provides a fresh and timely approach to nurturing wise, resilient, and flexible leadership in a world of growing complexity.
Drawing on inspiring real-life stories of historical and contemporary wise leaders such as Mahatma Gandhi, Bill Gates, and Warren Buffet-the authors identify six characteristics of wise leaders and offer a practical framework to help readers develop their own style of wise leadership that is both functional and smart.
About the Authors: Prasad Kaipa, Navi Radjou
Prasad Kaipa is a Silicon Valley-based CEO advisor and coach. He was the founding executive director of the Center for Leadership, Innovation and Change at the Indian School of Business and Smith Richardson Fellow at Center for Creative Leadership (2010-11). Heis known for integrating management with scientific principles and spiritual perspectives in his coaching and writing. Prasad worked with global 500 companies for past 22 years. Prasad regularly blogs on HBR site.
Navi Radjou is an innovation and leadership strategist based in Silicon Valley. He is a Fellow at Judge Business School, University of Cambridge, and a World Economic Forum (WEF) faculty member. He is a member of WEFs Global Agenda Council on Design Innovation anda regular columnist on HarvardBusinessReview.org. Navi is co-author of the bestseller Jugaad Innovation: Think Frugal, Be Flexible,Generate Breakthrough Growth (jugaadinnovation.com). The Economist calls it the most comprehensive book yet to appear on the subject of frugal innovation.
Reviews
'Prasad Kaipa and Navi Radjou's collaborative work From Smart to Wise is a compelling narration with practical insights that makes it "a must read" for the new generation of aspiring smart leaders in the age of innovation.'-Kiran Mazumdar Shaw, CMD, Biocon
In From Smart to Wise, the authors give you the path towards sustainable and durable leadership. This could be the roadmap for all leaders in a world that is more socially aware and conscious.'-Kris Gopalakrishnan, co-chairman, Infosys Technologies
'A practical guide for accelerating your own wise leadership development. With examples from today's best leaders, Kaipa and Radjou have created a practical guide for accelerating your own wise leadership development, a true competitive advantage in today's rapidly changing world. We can all benefit from the self-reflection that From Smart to Wise encourages. By defining our unique "noble purpose," we can bring about meaningful change and progress in our companies, communities, and society.' -Indra K. Nooyi, chairman and CEO, PepsiCo, Inc.
'From Smart to Wise teaches the importance of working together and shows that everyone can contribute to making the world a better place.'-Alan Mulally, president and CEO, Ford Motor Company
'We are entering a new era of "conscious capitalism" in which enlightened organizations will strive to serve a higher purpose that transcends profit maximization. This thought-provoking book proposes pragmatic pathways for smart leaders to become
wise leaders who will run the conscious businesses of tomorrow.' -John Mackey, co- CEO and co-founder, Whole Foods Market
'An invaluable guide to negotiating leadership in a world that expects both reflection and decisive action from the C-suite. This enjoyable book reminds us that leadership success requires continual communication, motivation, and connection to a meaningful purpose.'-Beth Comstock, chief marketing officer, General Electric
'Leaders can't rely on smartness alone to solve the complex issues and paradoxes they face today. This seminal book shows how leaders across sectors can cultivate practical wisdom and use it to create sustainable value for all stakeholders.'-Klaus Schwab,
founder and executive chairman, the World Economic Forum
'In a leadership landscape of greater volatility, uncertainty and public attention, the wisdom conveyed by Kaipa and Radjou in From Smart to Wise will prove invaluable for any executive seeking lasting impact and fulfillment.'-Dominic Barton, global managing director, McKinsey & Company
'Few developments for leadership are more important in today's world than learning how to blend eastern wisdom traditions with western pragmatism. From Smart to Wise is an immensely practical guide for those who are serious about their development as leaders.'-Peter Senge, founding chair, Society for Organization Learning; New York Times bestselling author, The Fifth Discipline
'Kaipa and Radjou remind us that at the top of the intelligence hierarchy isn't the individual genius, but the genius maker who has the wisdom to lead for the common good and evoke the best in others. The path From Smart to Wise should be the aspiration of all who lead in the knowledge economy.'-Liz Wiseman, Wall Street Journal bestselling author, Multipliers
'Developing wisdom can turn a long and arduous trip into a compelling, sustainable, and inspiring leadership journey. Read this fascinating book and let it teach you the tools you'll need to go From Smart to Wise!'-Marshall Goldsmith, New York Times bestselling author, MOJO and What Got You Here Won't Get You There
'From Smart to Wise is a practical and powerful book that reminds us of the ultimate destination of our leadership journeys: wisdom earned through experience and shared in service of others. Even better, Prasad Kaipa and Navi Radjou offer a step-bystep roadmap for getting there, complete with real-world examples sure to inspire and challenge us along the way.'-John R. Ryan, president and CEO, Center for Creative Leadership
'This extraordinary book takes the intangible concept of wisdom and brings it to life, giving it context and ways for us to practice wise leadership in our daily lives. Kaipa and Radjou show us how to connect with other leaders in today's interdependent world to co-create a field of wise leadership. You must read From Smart to Wise. It is a journey worth taking.'-Cynthia Cherrey, president, the International Leadership Association; vice president, Princeton University
'From Smart to Wise is a good example of what it talks about. It is wise, clear, and grounded in real experience. It reminds us that our humanity is the key to success in business, and also that a purpose greater than profit is needed to create a world that is fulfilling as well as productive.'-Peter Block, author, Stewardship and Abundant Community
'From Smart to Wise is a very timely and unique book. Kaipa and Radjou offer us a pathway to evolve from behaving smartly to acting and leading wisely, extending benefits of wise leadership not only to ourselves and our companies, but also our societies.'-Jeff Smith, CEO and co-founder, LUNAR Design
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