The Illusion of Invincibility: The Rise and Fall of Organizations Inspired by the Incas of Peru (Organizational...

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Paul Williams Andreas Krebs

The Illusion of Invincibility

The Rise and Fall of Organizations Inspired by the Incas of Peru (Organizational Behavior, for...

Paul Williams, Andreas Krebs

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Mango Media
26 February 2020

Management: leadership & motivation

A Glimpse Behind the Facade of Success

InThe Illusion of Invincibility, Paul Williams and Andreas Krebs take a no-punches-held look at the stories we tell ourselves about business success. The rags-to-riches tale is tempting, but we don't have to search far to see that most organizations rise for a time, only to experience a dramatic fall from grace. Just look at some of the companies that used to be household names: Nokia, AOL, Pan Am, Woolworth and Blockbuster.

Move from good to great.

You'll learn the secrets to clear-eyed, value-driven leadership with stories from top managers from international companies, major family businesses, start-ups, consulting firms, the public sector, and NGOs. They offer lessons on how to be a successful and reflective boss in an age of digitization and disruption. Each chapter includes a ""stress test"" to help you to take an honest look at your own organization and yourself.

Can leaders today be inspired by the Incas?

You may be surprised. When the authors added a few days to a business trip to Peru, instead of relaxing, they found themselves exploring one of the greatest civilizations in human history...with unexpected lessons about successful businesses and great leadership.

The Illusion of Invincibilityexamines the why of success and failure.

It's a smart, funny, and radical look at how to build and sustain a great organization, inspired by those who have done it well...in today's world and five hundred years ago.

By: Paul Williams, Andreas Krebs
Imprint: Mango Media
Country of Publication: United States
Dimensions: Height: 215mm, Width: 139mm,
ISBN: 9781642501438
ISBN 10: 1642501433
Pages: 286
Publication Date: 26 February 2020
Audience: Professional and scholarly , General/trade , Undergraduate , ELT Advanced
Format: Paperback
Publisher's Status: Active

PAUL WILLIAMS is an internationally experienced manager, executive coach, and entrepreneur and has been managing partner of Paul Williams & Associates since 2003. He focuses on leadership coaching, self-management, management diagnostics, and organizational development. www.inca-inc.com ANDREAS KREBS is an entrepreneur, internationally experienced manager and speaker on leadership, globalization, and entrepreneurship. He also owns the venture capital fi¬rm Longfield Invest, which focuses on young start-ups and growth companies in various industries.

Reviews for The Illusion of Invincibility: The Rise and Fall of Organizations Inspired by the Incas of Peru (Organizational Behavior, for Fans of Atomic Habits)

“This book is a must-read for both senior-level executives and those who aspire to lead someday. With clever use of a historical perspective, The Illusion of Invincibility offers insightful and innovative impulses in thinking that are firmly grounded in the modern business world.” Philip Anschutz, Businessman