Hard Call: Great Decisions and the Extraordinary People Who Made Them
McCain, John, Salter, Mark
ISBN 10: 044669911X ISBN 13: 9780446699112
Verlag: Twelve, 2008
Gebraucht
Softcover
Verkäufer
Wonder Book, Frederick, MD, USA
Verkäuferbewertung 5 von 5 Sternen
AbeBooks-Verkäufer seit 1. November 1997
Dieser Artikel ist nicht mehr verfügbar.
Beschreibung
Beschreibung:
Very Good condition. A copy that may have a few cosmetic defects. May also contain a few markings such as an owner's name, short gifter's inscription or light stamp. Bestandsnummer des Verkäufers D16L-00742
Inhaltsangabe:
America's most inspiring politician pays tribute to men and woman who have exhibited composure, wisdom and intellect in the face of tough decisions. John McCain draws from experiences of both extraordinary people and people in extraordinary circumstances, culling lessons about the process and nature of judicious and effective decision-making.
Acclaimed authors John McCain and Mark Salter describe the anatomy of great decisions in history by telling the remarkable stories of men and women who have exemplified composure, wisdom, and intellect in the face of life's toughest decisions. They identify six qualities typically represented in the best decisions: Awareness. Timing. Foresight. Confidence. Humility. Inspiration. These qualities are personified by the exceptional individuals in this book, each of whom made a hard call, including:
- Henry Ford's decision to sacrifice his company's competitive edge by reducing the work day and guaranteeing a minimum wage;
- Branch Rickey's decision to offer Jackie Robinson a contract to play for the Brooklyn Dodgers in the face of public opposition;
- Ellen Johnson-Sirleaf 's decision to return to wartorn Liberia after receiving an economics degree from Harvard;
- General Fred Weyand's decision to redeploy fifteen of his battalions despite resistance from senior American military commanders in Vietnam.
Woven into these stories are John McCain's own views on the process and art of decision-making and examples of the hard calls we face in our lives. "When I assess a decision," McCain writes, "I want to know all I can about the character of the decision maker before I examine the properties of the decision, its outcome or how it was arrived at."
Hard Call is a testament to the people whose choices serve as a beacon for us all.
Über die Autorinnen und Autoren:
John McCain was elected to the U.S. Senate in 1986 and was named one of America's ten best Senators by Time magazine in 2006. During his military career he received a Silver Star, a Bronze Star, the Legion of Merit, the Purple Heart, and a Distinguished Flying Cross. He and his wife, Cindy, live in Phoenix, Arizona.
John McCain was elected to the U.S. Senate in 1986 and was named one of America's ten best Senators by Time magazine in 2006. During his military career he received a Silver Star, a Bronze Star, the Legion of Merit, the Purple Heart, and a Distinguished Flying Cross. His wife, Cindy, lives in Phoenix, Arizona.
„Über diesen Titel“ kann sich auf eine andere Ausgabe dieses Titels beziehen.
Bibliografische Details
Titel: Hard Call: Great Decisions and the ...
Verlag: Twelve
Erscheinungsdatum: 2008
Einband: Softcover
Zustand: Very Good
Beste Suchergebnisse beim ZVAB
Beispielbild für diese ISBN
Hard Call: The Art of Great Decisions
Verlag:
Twelve February 2008, 2008
ISBN 10: 044669911X
ISBN 13: 9780446699112
Gebraucht
Trade Paperback
Anbieter: The Book Garden, Bountiful, UT, USA
Verkäuferbewertung 3 von 5 Sternen
Trade Paperback. Zustand: Very Good - Cash. Minor rubbing and edge wear to cover, with light reader wear to pages. Still great condition. Stock photos may not look exactly like the book. Artikel-Nr. 858050
Beispielbild für diese ISBN
Hard Call
Anbieter: WorldofBooks, Goring-By-Sea, WS, Vereinigtes Königreich
Verkäuferbewertung 5 von 5 Sternen
Paperback. Zustand: Very Good. The book has been read, but is in excellent condition. Pages are intact and not marred by notes or highlighting. The spine remains undamaged. Artikel-Nr. GOR009562463
Gebraucht kaufen
EUR 4,71
Versand:
EUR 6,37
Von Vereinigtes Königreich nach USA
Anzahl: 2 verfügbar
Beispielbild für diese ISBN
Hard Call: Great Decisions and the Extraordinary People Who Made Them
Anbieter: Wonder Book, Frederick, MD, USA
Verkäuferbewertung 5 von 5 Sternen
Zustand: Very Good. Very Good condition. A copy that may have a few cosmetic defects. May also contain light spine creasing or a few markings such as an owner's name, short gifter's inscription or light stamp. Artikel-Nr. G04B-02596
Beispielbild für diese ISBN
Hard Call
Anbieter: ThriftBooks-Dallas, Dallas, TX, USA
Verkäuferbewertung 5 von 5 Sternen
Paperback. Zustand: As New. No Jacket. Pages are clean and are not marred by notes or folds of any kind. ~ ThriftBooks: Read More, Spend Less. Artikel-Nr. G044669911XI2N00
Beispielbild für diese ISBN
Hard Call
Anbieter: ThriftBooks-Dallas, Dallas, TX, USA
Verkäuferbewertung 5 von 5 Sternen
Paperback. Zustand: Good. No Jacket. Former library book; Pages can have notes/highlighting. Spine may show signs of wear. ~ ThriftBooks: Read More, Spend Less. Artikel-Nr. G044669911XI3N10
Beispielbild für diese ISBN
Hard Call : Great Decisions and the Extraordinary People Who Made Them
Verlag:
Grand Central Publishing, 2008
ISBN 10: 044669911X
ISBN 13: 9780446699112
Gebraucht
Softcover
Anbieter: Better World Books, Mishawaka, IN, USA
Verkäuferbewertung 5 von 5 Sternen
Zustand: Good. 1st. TRADE EDITION. Used book that is in clean, average condition without any missing pages. Artikel-Nr. 3284325-6
Beispielbild für diese ISBN
Hard Call : Great Decisions and the Extraordinary People Who Made Them
Verlag:
Grand Central Publishing, 2008
ISBN 10: 044669911X
ISBN 13: 9780446699112
Gebraucht
Softcover
Anbieter: Better World Books, Mishawaka, IN, USA
Verkäuferbewertung 5 von 5 Sternen
Zustand: Good. 1st. TRADE EDITION. Former library book; may include library markings. Used book that is in clean, average condition without any missing pages. Artikel-Nr. 3284326-6
Beispielbild für diese ISBN
Hard Call : Great Decisions and the Extraordinary People Who Made Them
Verlag:
Grand Central Publishing, 2008
ISBN 10: 044669911X
ISBN 13: 9780446699112
Gebraucht
Softcover
Anbieter: Better World Books: West, Reno, NV, USA
Verkäuferbewertung 5 von 5 Sternen
Zustand: Good. 1st. TRADE EDITION. Used book that is in clean, average condition without any missing pages. Artikel-Nr. 3284325-6
Beispielbild für diese ISBN
Hard Call : Great Decisions and the Extraordinary People Who Made Them
Verlag:
Grand Central Publishing, 2008
ISBN 10: 044669911X
ISBN 13: 9780446699112
Gebraucht
Softcover
Anbieter: Better World Books, Mishawaka, IN, USA
Verkäuferbewertung 5 von 5 Sternen
Zustand: Very Good. 1st. TRADE EDITION. Used book that is in excellent condition. May show signs of wear or have minor defects. Artikel-Nr. 3284327-6
