LET'S GET REAL:
The vast majority of leadership development programs don't work. Not only do they feel irrelevant-failing to address the issues that keep leaders up at night-even when they are on point, without built-in opportunities for leaders to practice what they've learned, those lessons don't stick. To cultivate better leaders-ones who can serve as the next generation of senior management, bring business to new heights, and stay with the organization long enough to create lasting change- we need a better solution. Leaders Deserve Better is that solution.
Relying on her experience working with leaders, Jennifer Mackin begins by laying out the problem with standard development practices using real-life examples that illustrate the impact of inadequate development. She gives readers a glimpse of the myriad benefits of a better-and entirely revolutionized-approach, offering tools for leaders to conduct their own assessments to discover the gaps in their programming. Armed with these insights, senior leaders can ignite their own leadership development revolutions that support the effective development that all leaders deserve.

About the Author
JENNIFER MACKIN is the CEO of Oliver Group, Inc. and president of Leadership Pipeline Institute US. As an author and speaker with nearly three decades of consulting experience, she is one of few female leaders in her industry. Throughout her career, she has shared her message that leaders deserve better with CEOs, human resources, leadership development leaders, entrepreneurs, and other senior leaders in healthcare, hospitality, distribution, government, manufacturing, higher education, banking, financial services, and social services. Jennifer earned her BS in marketing from Indiana University in Bloomington and her MBA from the Owen School of Management at Vanderbilt University. She and her husband have three sons and live in Louisville, Kentucky.

Reviews

Jennifer is a true leadership expert who understands the theory and the practice of leadership development. Whether a new leader or a seasoned CEO, every reader will benefit from her cautions about how we have approached this vital function. The alternative she presents is sure to help individuals and organizations build their leadership muscle. -Neeli Bendapudi, PhD, President, University of Louisville

Drop the mic! I loved Leaders Deserve Better and found myself nodding in agreement with this astute assessment of leadership development in the twenty-first century. Mackin reminds us that increasing revenues, retaining customers, and attracting talent don't just manifest because the alarm clock of disruption sounds off. It will happen when leaders wake up to revolutionize and make leadership development a strategic imperative. This is a must-read manifesto for any organization committed to achieving a meaningful purpose through people. -Simon T. Bailey, Author, CEO, Simon T. Bailey International

In this revolutionary book, Jennifer Mackin powerfully and accurately paints a less-than-stellar picture of the state of leadership development in the world today. Backed by research and many years of experience both in the corporate world and in running a fast-growing leadership development consultancy, Mackin has seen it all. She masterfully presents her position and then offers groundbreaking advice and practical strategies that, if followed by CEOs, senior executive teams, and heads of leadership development and talent management, will truly revolutionize this critical, nonnegotiable element of every business that absolutely will determine its success. I strongly recommend Leaders Deserve Better for every CEO and executive in the world. Read it, internalize it, embrace it, and practice it, and you will see your people and your business flourish-as they should! -John Mattone, Author, The Intelligent Leader, Top executive coach

Leadership is how we achieve an outsized influence on events and others. Good leadership is the reason. No matter what the untoward circumstances or injuries to their shortstop, some teams always finish near the top. Jennifer Mackin understands those principles. Even more importantly, Jennifer can teach you and your team. -Dave Oliver, Author, Lead On, Against the Tide: Rickover's Leadership Principles and the Rise of the Nuclear Navy, and A Navy Admiral's Bronze Rules: Managing Risk and Leadership, Rear Admiral, US Navy, Retired, and Former CEO

Book Information
ISBN 9781950863266
Author Jennifer Mackin
Format Hardback
Page Count 216
Imprint Forbes Books
Publisher Advantage Media Group
Dimensions(mm) 229mm * 152mm * 19mm