On the Edge, Alison Levine
On the Edge, Alison Levine
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On the Edge
Leadership Lessons from Mount Everest and Other Extreme Environments

Author: Alison Levine, Mike Krzyzewski

Narrator: Alison Levine

Unabridged: 7 hr 31 min

Format: Digital Audiobook Download

Published: 01/07/2014

Synopsis

On the Edge is an engaging leadership manual that provides concrete insights garnered from various extreme environments ranging from Mt Everest to the South Pole. By reflecting on the lessons learned from her various expeditions, author Alison Levine makes the case that the leadership principles that apply in extreme adventure sport also apply in today's extreme business environments. Both settings require you to be able to make crucial decisions on the spot when the conditions around you are far from perfect. Your survival -and the survival of your team-depend on it. Featuring a Foreword from legendary Duke University basketball coach Mike Krzyzewski who knows all about leadership, On the Edge provides a framework to help people scale whatever big peaks they aspire to climb-be they literal or figurative-by offering practical, humorous, and often unorthodox advice about how to grow as a leader.

Reviews

Goodreads review by Sean on February 07, 2014

I heard Alison interviewed on the Hugh Hewitt show and bought the book during the commercial break, taking the chance that Ms. Levine's writing would be as engaging as she was a speaker. If only all writers could be as deft and enthusiastic at promoting their projects! I'm in the middle of revising......more

Goodreads review by Sayalee on April 04, 2021

It's a 3.5 for me........more

Goodreads review by Noelle on February 20, 2017

I heard her speak at a medical conference and she was excellent. The next day I ordered her book and after reading it, I'm glad I did. Great book with strong, uplifting stories about leadership. Not afraid to share authentic, unique points of view and very funny and engaging. Love how she draws from......more

Goodreads review by Eddie S. on November 07, 2015

I have no admiration for rock climbing. if you do, this book is for you. she equates business anecdotes with rock climbing. she teaches you the skills necessary to overcome obstacles.......more

Goodreads review by KJ on September 03, 2017

Alison was the keynote at the 2017 Solheim Cup Women's Leadership Summit in West Des Moines, IA. I heard her speak at that event and found myself leaning forward, fascinated by her climb on Everest. I couldn't wait for more details. I picked up the book within the hour. I was looking for more detail......more

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