Ann Latham is the founder of US-based consulting firm Uncommon Clarity. She has clients from over 40 industries including organizations such as Boeing, Hitachi, and PBS. She is an expert in strategic clarity and strategies for productivity, performance and commitment. She has been interviewed by publications such as The New York Times, Bloomberg, and MSNBC and is an expert blogger for Forbes. She is an accomplished speaker and author of The Clarity Papers and Uncommon Meetings.
What we think is clear is too often what we merely perceive through the fog we don't see. In The Power of Clarity, Ann Latham clears that up, but be prepared for the reality. -- Alan Weiss, PhD, author, Million Dollar Consulting, Legacy, and over 60 other books in 15 languages The Power of Clarity offers profound wisdom and pragmatic tools - industrial-strength thinking tools - for avoiding the activity trap where a bias for action can lead to wasted effort misinterpreted as true progress. A must-read for anyone who cares about advancing achievement. -- Chip R. Bell, author of 'Inside Your Customer's Imagination' Who doesn't want to work smarter rather than more or harder? Who doesn't want to be a more effective leader? In The Power of Clarity, Ann gives specific advice on how to unleash the power of clarity in a complex world. It provides theory only where necessary and is highly practical and applicable. -- Prof. Dr. Guido Quelle, Managing Partner, Mandat GmbH, Dortmund, London, New York and author of 'Profitable Growth' The Power of Clarity is chocked full of excellent, actionable advice on how to do just about everything better in any workplace. It's a rare business book that has something valuable on just about every page. No matter where someone is in their evolution as a leader or manager, The Power of Clarity has something to offer. -- Eli Lehrer, President, R Street Every professional recognizes the importance of clarity - yet it's often hard to come by in the corporate world. With this smart new framework, Ann Latham shows us how to enhance our own clarity, improve team productivity, and create better organizational performance. An awesome book! -- Dorie Clark, Executive Education Professor, Duke University Fuqua School of Business and author of 'Reinventing You' A critical book for every leader! Learn to give your teams, employees and peers, the clear communication they need to be their most effective and productive in The Power of Clarity. -- Marshall Goldsmith, New York Times #1 bestselling author of 'Triggers', 'Mojo', and 'What Got You Here Won't Get You There' The Power of Clarity is a 1000 watt halogen bulb blasting through the ambiguous fog of unfocused meetings, imprecise language, bloated to-do lists, ambiguous expectations, and the lack of serious prioritization that drags down organizational performance. -- Dan Markovitz, Shingo prize-winning author, speaker, and consultant. His newest book is 'The Conclusion Trap'