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

One of the world's greatest mountain climbers and adventurers tells her first-hand leadership stories of coming to grips to life literally on the edge—8000 meters up.

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. Author Alison Levine reflects on lessons learned during her expeditions, making the case that the leadership principles required in extreme adventure sport also apply in today’s extreme business environments. Both settings demand crucial decision-making skills in conditions that are far from perfect—the survival of you and your team depend on it.

With a foreword from leadership expert Mike Krzyzewski, Duke University basketball’s legendary Coach K, On the Edge provides a framework to help readers scale whatever big peaks they aspire to reach—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