The Gift of Crisis: How Leaders Use Purpose to Renew their Lives, Change their Organizations, and Save the World

by Christos Tsolkas

Overview

CRISIS IS A GIFT. USE IT TO OPEN YOUR MIND AND INDUCE CHANGE AND GROWTH.

The Gift of Crisis is a roadmap of proven-in-practice steps for all organizations to properly use any crisis to reset and redefine their purpose and business model, align their stakeholders and society, and use innovation and technology to grow exponentially and help the planet become a better home.

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9781734169621
Publisher:	Business Advisory
Publication date:	04/03/2020
Sold by:	Barnes & Noble
Format:	eBook
Pages:	252
File size:	4 MB

About the Author

Christos Tsolkas is an Independent Business Advisor and Entrepreneur. Being in the driver's seat, Tsolkas has had the rare opportunity to lead his organization during times of extreme crisis, ranging from the Greek Economic Crisis of 2010 to the Ukrainian Crisis of 2013/14 that devolved into a violent geopolitical conflict.

Table of Contents

Foreword xiii

Introduction 1

Chapter One: A Test Every Leader Will Face 5

Chapter Two: This Team Rocks 33

Chapter Three: Leaders of Yesterday and Tomorrow 57

Chapter Four: Purpose Drives Growth—Discovering

Your Truth 79

Chapter Five: Competing on Purpose Inside and Outside the Box 99

Chapter Six: Going for the Unthinkable 115

Chapter Seven: Pick a Global Problem, Any Problem 145

Chapter Eight: We Have the Technology 167

Chapter Nine: Putting It All Together 193

Epilogue 229

Acknowledgments 233

About the Author 235

Editorial Reviews

“Traditionally companies have just sought shareholder value; this is what is taught at leading business schools worldwide. Millennial customers, however, are taking a more holistic approach to consumption, and demanding that companies produce products and services that serve a greater purpose, rather than simply shareholder value. In this fascinating book, Tsolkas shows how crises can foment innovation that create shareholder values in purposeful ways that are more than just lip service.”

Jonathan Levav, Professor of Marketing at Stanford Graduate School of Business, Palo Alto, California, USA

“This is an eye opener, how companies today can differentiate and grow while helping the world to become a better place. A recommended read from cover to cover.”

Dr. Nicolas Durand, CEO Abionic, Lausanne, Switzerland

“‘Christos is a genuine believer in his theory ‘purpose rising from crisis’ which is carved from firsthand experience. He presents his mantra in an honest manner and each reader is certain to extract their own personal gem from this treasure trove.”

Naava Mashiah, Author, Private Equity/Wealth Management expert, Geneva, Switzerland

“Sometimes, crises come into our lives. They are troubling, unwanted, take us out of our comfort zone. We typically find ourselves wanting desperately to get back to comfort, out of the unknown. Though there is no going back but, usually, that is where the opportunity lies. Ultimately, the question is whether we choose to freeze in panic or embrace this opportunity. The Gift of Crisis is a brilliant real story with insights and practical instruments to use in order to ride the waves of change and turn it into opportunity. Highly recommend to leaders who are looking for their ‘blue oceans’.”

Anna Derevyanko, Executive Director European Business Association, Kyiv, Ukraine

“Christos donates a transcendental view on crises and their relationship to us. His book provides a much-needed philosophical system for contextualizing the significance of the perpetuity of adverse events and the confluence of crises. He has taken the time to diligently study the ‘new norm’ of persistent volatility and draft an aspirational manual for us all.”

Thomas Antoniadis, Managing Director Critical Publics, London UK

“Having seen Christos deal with multiple crises as an international executive, I was very pleased to see that he decided to share his learnings and insights with the world and write this book. I know his book will be of great help to all those seeking to take their leadership skills to a new level of conceptualization.”

Greg Krasnov, Serial Entrepreneur, Founder and CEO Forum Capital, Singapore

“Christos Tsolkas has written a must-read primer for those that MIGHT go through a crisis. After reading this book you will have a roadmap and the confidence to sail through it with Purpose.”

Trini Amador, Author, Managing Director, Global Brand Marketer, BHC Consulting, San Francisco, CA

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