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Becoming the Best: Build a World-Class Organization Through Values Based Leadership
Author(s)
Drawing on his own experiences as the former CEO and chairman of Baxter
International, as well as those of other notable leaders and organizations,
Kraemer lays out a pathway for understanding the principles and putting
them into practice, showing specifically, how to:
• Use self-reflection to become your “best self” as you lead
yourself and others more effectively
• Create a “best team” that understands and appreciates what they’re
doing, and why
• Forge “best partnerships” through win/win collaboration with vendors and customers that enhance the
end user’s experience
• Support the mission, vision, and values of the organization to generate returns that distinguish a
“best investment”
• Make a difference in the world beyond the organization by becoming a “best citizen”
Powerful case studies from Campbell’s Soup, Ernst & Young, Target, Northern Trust, and many others demonstrate
the four principles of values- based leadership in action and show how thinking beyond the corporation can trigger
positive outcomes for both the company and the world.
Regardless of level or job title, individuals can make a difference in their organization and beyond by embodying
the essential traits of a great leader. Becoming the Best offers a definitive, actionable guide to show anyone how to
apply in practice the principles of values-based leadership personally and professionally, making it an indispensable
manual for the new wave of better leaders.
Date Published:
2015
Citations:
Kraemer, Harry M.. 2015. Becoming the Best: Build a World-Class Organization Through Values Based Leadership.