My Life in Leadership, Frances Hesselbein
My Life in Leadership, Frances Hesselbein
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My Life in Leadership
The Journey and Lessons Learned Along the Way

Author: Frances Hesselbein

Narrator: Karen Saltus

Unabridged: 6 hr 3 min

Format: Digital Audiobook Download

Publisher: Ascent Audio

Published: 07/04/2011


Synopsis

The Extraordinary Life of an Extraordinary Leader
Tracing her development as a leader, Frances Hesselbein reveals her remarkable personal story and the principles that have served and guided her well throughout her extraordinary life. Written in an intimate and compelling voice, this audio book delivers key leadership lessons applicable to leaders in every walk of life.

My Life in Leadership offers a look at what shaped Frances Hesselbein as a person and as a leader, from her youth in the mountains of western Pennsylvania to her professional journey with the Girl Scouts of the USA where she went from troop leader to transformational CEO, and to how Peter F. Drucker chose her to found and lead the Drucker Foundation, now the Leader to Leader Institute. With excitement and humility, she relives the key moments that have shaped her life of leadership including the day she received our country’s highest civilian award, the Presidential Medal of Freedom. This remarkable audio book also includes stories about her world travels to deliver her message of leadership and her notable experiences with, as well as what she has learned from, some of the most distinguished leaders of our time including Peter Drucker; John W. Gardner; Max DePree; Presidents Clinton, H.W. Bush, and Reagan; General Eric Shinseki; Jim Collins; Warren Bennis; and Marshall Goldsmith. As inspirational as it is practical, My Life in Leadership is filled with Frances Hesselbein’s universal leadership lessons that will serve any leader, of any age, in any sector.

“Through her life story you will touch the marrow of a unique contributor to humanity. This audio book’s appeal will transcend time and captivate the hearts of leaders around the globe.”
— MARGARET DANIELS TYLER, senior program officer, U.S. Programs, Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation

Reviews

Goodreads review by Chris

I listened to the audio book and it is very good. Frances Hesselbein is a professional, classy lady that did wonders for The Girl Scouts. I recommend this book.......more

Goodreads review by Cheryl

"This little light of mine, I'm gonna let it shine..."......more

Goodreads review by Sonya

Ms. Hesselbein has had a very interesting career and is clearly very proud of her family and her roots which is to be applauded. However, I skimmed a lot of the book as it did not hold interest for me. There were portions that were interesting including the application of her leadership style. It is......more

3.5 Stars Francis is a strong leader and an inspiring woman. I am thankful for all that she has done for the Girl Scouts and leaders across the globe. I would not say this is an essential book for any leader to read, though it is a fun one. It’s a quick and easy read that will be inspiring for any l......more

Goodreads review by Bridget

I truly wish this was required reading for the current board of GSUSA and for each of the 113 councils. An amazing, and exciting time for Francis to steer Girl Scouting into, but now, I feel that we have derailed from Juliette Gordon Low's vision - we've changed SO much, we don't recognize ourselves......more