The Gumbo Coalition, Marc Morial
The Gumbo Coalition, Marc Morial
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The Gumbo Coalition
10 Leadership Lessons That Help You Inspire, Unite, and Achieve

Author: Marc Morial, Sheryl Sandberg

Narrator: James Shippey

Unabridged: 6 hr 33 min

Format: Digital Audiobook Download

Published: 05/05/2020

Synopsis

Learn key lessons on diversity and inclusion from front-line expert Marc Morial, CEO of the National Urban League and former mayor of New Orleans.Marc Morial knew his calling from a young age was to be a leader in the fight for meaningful change. Growing up in the segregated South and helping his father realize an incredible victory as the first African American mayor of New Orleans, Morial was shown that significant change is possible.Less than two decades later in his own mayoral race in New Orleans, Morial built what he christened the “Gumbo Coalition,” an incredible mixture of all of New Orleans’s ingredients--African Americans, Whites, Latinos, Asians, business leaders, grassroots community activists, business leaders, clergy, and more. Each ingredient brought its own flavor, creating a dish that was able to reduce crime and rebuild New Orleans’s reputation with such power that the city successfully attracted an NBA franchise, multiple Super Bowls, and the Essence Festival, the largest African American event in the nation.Now, Morial fights on behalf of the National Urban League to create a community with a voice so strong that nothing can stand in the way of change. He is ready to teach others what he has learned along the way, by showing readers what it means to be a leader who can unite voices and create meaningful change.

About Marc Morial

Marc Morial is a former second-generation New Orleans mayor who oversaw many improvements during his terms, including crime reduction, police reform, and the passing of a significant bond issue. In May 2003, Morial was appointed president and CEO of the National Urban League. Since that appointment, Morial’s Empowerment Agenda has worked to reenergize the League’s diverse constituencies; to build on the strength of its nearly one-hundred-year-old legacy; and to increase its profile both locally and nationally.

Reviews

Goodreads review by Paiman Chen on March 11, 2021

1. “Speed means nothing without direction” – To be a leader, make a plan. 2. “A wise man changes, a fool never” – Leaders know when to be flexible. 3. “With one canoe, we can avoid the waterfall” – Leaders build consensus. 4. “They’re not refugees” – Being compassionate is a leadership strength. 5. “Kno......more

Goodreads review by Jeremiah Lawrence on August 09, 2020

Morial: Clear, Powerful, Applicatory Marc Morial gives power testimony on how to lead in the most overcoming, difficult, and divisive times in history. His lessons on leadership reach into the hearts of his readers through empathy and compassion, sharing his experiences much as if the reader were lis......more

Goodreads review by Jay on January 19, 2023

Had the pleasure of meeting Mr. Morial last year when my bookstore hosted his book signing. This book was pretty helpful and gave some awesome insights.......more

Goodreads review by Leonel on September 20, 2020

Too much bragging from a very lucky individual, very few good bits. Do not recommend.......more

Quotes

'The Gumbo Coalition is outstanding, and it's outstanding in ways I didn't expect. The book is a fascinating political memoir, it's also something more: a leadership manual, complete with checklists, tips, and pitfalls to avoid. Marc writes about how to increase your collective power by building consensus, how vital it is to communicate your vision to your team at every step, and how networking done right is about building purposeful and intentional relationships for the common good. To my mind, that makes The Gumbo Coalition essential reading for people across all sectors--especially business leaders.' Sheryl Sandberg, Facebook COO and New York Times bestselling author

'In The Gumbo Coalition, Marc doesn't treat diversity as just a buzzword or a bothersome hurdle as many companies or leaders begrudgingly do. Marc exalts in diversity (gumbo) as a source of great strength, growth potential, and dynamic innovations--and as an imperative for leaders to embrace and actively cultivate if they want to achieve success.' Magic Johnson, NBA Hall of Famer and entrepreneur

'Marc Morial is a star of strategy and execution. Gumbo Coalition, a deeply personal, easy read, brings alive the generational wisdom that lives in the heart and soul of one of the most admired leaders of our time. A winning recipe for achievement, it illuminates behaviors that get in our way and demonstrates that you never have to sacrifice your soul to succeed in building on any front. This is a book that will help you thrive, save you time, money and heartache. I wish I had it at the beginning my career.' Susan L. Taylor, Founder and CEO, National CARES Mentoring Movement and Editor-in-Chief Emerita, Essence Magazine

'When Marc talks about building coalitions to successfully meet challenges, he's not only talking theory; he's sharing with readers what he's practiced his entire life.' Tim Murphy, MasterCard General Counsel

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