Inspiring Stewardship Hardcover - 2016

From the rear cover

The notion of stewardship has never been more relevant to business than it is today. It used to be enough for a business to create value for its owners and shareholders. However, with globalization has come the expectation for truly successful companies to also create lasting benefits to their markets, society and environment. Inspiring Stewardship lets you follow in the footsteps of some of the most accomplished stewards of our time.

This one-of-a-kind resource from two recognized thought leaders on corporate governance profiles a diverse range of steward leaders - from Ratan Tata to Warren Buffett - and examines innovative, quantitative research to present a complete guide to understanding the benefits of stewardship and factoring it into your everyday decision-making. It's not easy to balance short-term objectives and long-term goals with the needs of executives, owners and investors, unless you have a go-to well of dependable, supported wisdom and inspiring, real-world stories of how other leaders did it with extraordinary results. See where they get their exceptional drive and resilience, why they shoulder such huge responsibility and then decide for yourself if they are fundamentally different from you. Use the self-assessment to highlight your own path to becoming an exceptional steward leader, which includes:

• A detailed examination of the key principles underpinning a well- stewarded organization
• The core values safeguarded, promoted and actively acted on by steward leaders
• The specific risks stewards open themselves up to and how to proactively manage those risks

Unlock your potential to enhance your influence and secure your legacy over time with Inspiring Stewardship.