Hope : How Triumphant Leaders Create the Future

"In moments of uncertainty, when hope is on the line, why do some leaders succeed and others fail? . . . Could it be that triumphant leaders follow an unarticulated methodology of sorts for translating hope, the virtue, into hope, the plan? If so, can it be learned? It appears the answer is yes." —Andrew Razeghi Whether organizations face uncertainty or meet the challenge of the constant pressure to innovate, leaders must dig deep to keep their focus and stay effective. In this landmark book, Andrew Razeghi isolates the critical factor that is at the core of successful leadership in any climate. Hope is based on research from neuroscience and behavioral psychology and interwoven with real-world stories of entrepreneurs, elite athletes, political leaders, and groundbreaking scientists. Razeghi shows that hope is a proven tool for competitive advantage and clearly demonstrates how it can be nurtured and developed. Throughout the book, he outlines a proven strategy for honing leadership skills and shows how to apply this strategy to individuals, teams, and organizations. Filled with illustrative stories, this book shows how hope guided historic figures such as Adolph Ochs, Walt Disney, Ernest Shackleton, and Thomas Edison as well as modern?day luminaries including Charles Schwab, Marshall Nirenberg, Deepak Chopra, the Dalai Lama, and others. Razeghi offers today's mindful leaders a strategy they can learn, practice, and utilize, one that will give them a hopeful edge and propel them and their organizations forward. Offering insightful questions to ponder and practical exercises, he outlines principles that transform hope into an actionable and tangible tool.? No matter what your area of interest—business, politics, science, sports, art, religion, exploration, or philanthropy—Hope offers you a down-to-earth guide.