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Leadership Gets Personal : Finding Purpose, Transforming Lives, and Never Giving Up, legends and leaders from the University of Texas at Austin /

"Profiles of and insight from twelve distinguished alumni from the University of Texas at Austin"-- Provided by publisher.

Bibliographic Details
Main Authors: McRaven, Nan (Author), Engelking, Susan (Author)
Format: eBook
Language:English
Published: Austin : University of Texas Press, [2026]
Edition:First edition.
Subjects:
University of Texas at Austin > Alumni and alumnae > Biography.
Leadership > United States > Case studies.
Career development > United States > Case studies.
Leadership > États-Unis > Études de cas.
Plan de carrière > États-Unis > Études de cas.
Table of Contents:
  • Cover
  • Half-title
  • Title Page
  • Copyright
  • Dedication
  • Contents
  • Why This Book
  • The University of Texas at Austin and Other Commonalities of Our Contributors
  • Preamble
  • 1. Find Your Purpose and Make It Your North Star
  • 2. Changing the World Takes Time and a Team
  • 3. Prepare, Prepare, Prepare
  • 4. Courage over Comfort
  • 5. Never Ring the Bell
  • 6. When to Lead and When to Follow
  • 7. Learn to Manage Your Fears
  • 8. Become Excellent at What You're Passionate About
  • 9. Leaders Are Not Bystanders
  • 10. Lead by Example
  • 11. Challenge Yourself
  • 12. Actively Listen, Fully Engaged, Defenses Down
  • Acknowledgments
  • About the Authors