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The Upside of Being Myself and Other Stories

Powered by experience and fuelled by passion, this collection of essays talks to the heart of what it means to be a business leader and what it takes to get there. The essence of the book focuses on the importance of understanding and knowing yourself as an essential prerequisite for leadership success.

THE UPSIDE OF BEING MYSELF AND OTHER STORIES

“Writing like the love-child of Jeremy Clarkson and Malcolm Gladwell, Ian’s blend of insight and wit should be required reading for every big-cheese wannabe.” David O’Sullivan, Writer and Broadcaster.

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THE UPSIDE OF BEING MYSELF AND OTHER STORIES

“Writing like the love-child of Jeremy Clarkson and Malcolm Gladwell, Ian’s blend of insight and wit should be required reading for every big-cheese wannabe.” David O’Sullivan, Writer and Broadcaster.

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The Other End of the Telescope

This is a high-speed gallop through the absurdities and challenges of getting things done in large companies, and the inherent contradictions in leadership and organisational behaviours that prevent businesses from realising their potential and achieving greater success.

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The Other End of the
Telescope
You’ll never think the
same way again

The Other End of the Telescope is a high speed gallop through the absurdities and challenges of getting things done in large companies, and the inherent contradictions in leadership and organisational behaviours that prevent businesses from realising their potential and achieving greater success.

In this collection of thought provoking essays, Ian Russell draws on more than 25 years’ experience of leading and working in large organisations around the world to distil the key themes and challenges confronting big businesses today.

The book tackles key topics such as organisational cholesterol, the loneliness of leadership, human capital strategy failures, performance destroying ‘head offices’ and the ‘myths’ of talent scarcity and the so-called Fourth Industrial Revolution, among others. Each essay pairs a deep understanding of the real world and lessons learned the hard way, with powerful and pragmatic insights on how big business can change the way in which it does things.

Contributions from other notable thought leaders Valter Adão, Richard Mulholland, Happy Ntshingila and Rapelang Rabana add unique voices and insights to Ian’s vibrant and straightforward views. Together they are exactly what is needed to jolt businesses and their leaders into doing things more successfully and thoughtfully.

The lightness of Ian’s style makes this a highly readable book, but it does not dilute the impact of his incisive observations and insights. Passionate, irreverent and challenging, The Other End of the Telescope will make you think deeply about your business and your career – and your role in both.

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