Lead from the Future, Mark W. Johnson
Lead from the Future, Mark W. Johnson
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Lead from the Future
How to Turn Visionary Thinking Into Breakthrough Growth

Author: Mark W. Johnson, Josh Suskewicz

Narrator: Derek Shoales

Unabridged: 4 hr 51 min

Format: Digital Audiobook Download

Publisher: Ascent Audio

Published: 05/19/2020

Includes: Bonus Material Bonus Material Included


Synopsis

We all know a visionary leader when we see one. They're bold and prophetic and at the same time pragmatic. They don't just promote change—they drive it, while inspiring and mobilizing others to do the same. Visionaries like Steve Jobs and Jeff Bezos possess a host of innate qualities that make them extraordinary, but what truly sets them apart is their ability to turn vision into action.

In Lead from the Future, Innosight's Mark W. Johnson and Josh Suskewicz introduce a new way of thinking and managing, called "future-back," that enables any manager to become a practical visionary. Addressing the many barriers to change that exist in established organizations, they present a systematic approach to overcoming them that includes: the principles and mindset that allow leadership teams to look beyond typical short-term planning horizons; a method for turning emerging challenges into the growth opportunities that can define an organization's future; a step-by-step approach for translating a vision into a strategic plan that teams can align around and commit to; and ways to ensure that visionary thinking becomes a repeatable organizational capability. As practical as it is inspiring, Lead from the Future is the guide you and your team need to develop a vision and translate it into transformative growth.

Reviews

Goodreads review by Jmac

One of the biggest challenges with Innovation Experts like Johnson and Suskewicz is they can struggle to connect with the reader. Their writing can be very academic. THIS IS NOT THE CASE with this book. Written from experience and expertise, this book guides those who are leading change whether lead......more

Goodreads review by Jordan

I randomly found this book on display while checking out the new Missoula library. It sounded promising based on what I'm navigating at work. First, it's clear that this book is written for leaders of huge corporate organizations. If you're running a small business or a startup, most of the later cha......more

Goodreads review by George

Terrific book and one that every business leader and strategist should read. The book focuses on the importance for business leaders to think beyond the present and their core business and incremental changes for short term rewards, but instead to focus on a future back strategy where you think forw......more

Goodreads review by Robert

Great thought and discussion around starting with the end in mind rather than iterative projecting now into the future. Short, but could have been shorter. Johnson got a bit "soap-boxy" towards the end, applying his principles to progressive thinking. Not very research-based.......more