Practice Greatness: Escape Small Thinking, Listen Like a Master and Lead with Your Best

"This excellent how-to guide delivers specific, concrete actions that leaders of all types can take to transform their own thinking and then the culture around them. Divided into short, accessible sections, it is ideal for busy managers...This is great stuff; brilliant, even inspiring " --San Francisco Book Review "Fresh, practical, and effective practices for taking on big leadership challenges with skill and presence." --Jeannie Coyle, former SVP of HR at American Express and co-author of Make Talent Your Business "This outstanding book is full of elegant insights, eminently readable, extremely well organized and succinct, and, most of all, packed with actionable leadership advice. A must read for all leaders, and especially helpful for physician leaders." --Shaun Sullivan, MD, Bellingham Anesthesia Associates "A practical and engaging book I read it with a pen in hand, taking notes, and thinking of how to apply the insights myself and with the leaders I advise. A wonderful guide to becoming an authentic leader." --Rachel Sheinbein, Venture Partner, CMEA Capital, and independent angel investor "A deeply studied, soulful guide through the complex, sometimes perilous world of 21st century organizations. Drawing on his deep experience and listening to his brave, generous heart, Amiel offers the reader an invaluable distillation of strategies and practices that build competence, undergird confidence, and open a path through intransigent problems. Profoundly human, humorous, candid, and practical, this volume belongs in the hand of any committed coach, consultant, manager, or executive." --James Flaherty, author of Coaching: Evoking Excellence in Others, and founder of New Ventures West "Amiel discusses tough subjects with humor and compassion. This book is a must-read for leaders who want to improve and the coaches who support their success." --Maureen Metcalf, co-author of Innovative Leadership Fieldbook… (more)