Remember who you are: Life Stories that Inspire the Heart and Mind

surprising advice from top business minds on what it really means to lead

leadership requires many attributes besides intelligence and business savvy-courage, character, compassion, and respect are just a few. new managers learn concrete skills in the classroom or on the job, but where do they hone the equally important human values that will guide them through a career that is both successful and meaningful?

in this inspirational book, daisy wademan gathers lessons on balancing the personal and professional responsibilities of leadership from faculty members of harvard business school. offering a rare glimpse inside the classrooms in which many of the world's prominent leaders are trained, Remember Who You Are imparts lessons learned not in business, but in life. From the revelations on luck and obligation brought by a terrifying mountain accident to a widowed mother's lesson of respect for people rather than job titles-these unforgettable stories and reflections, shared by renowned contributors from Rosabeth Moss Kanter to HBS Dean Kim Clark, remind us that great leadership is not only about the mind, but the heart.

Addressing the moral, ethical, and personal dilemmas professionals face as they climb the ladder to success, Remember Who You Are will help aspiring leaders everywhere use their time and talents in ways that truly matter.