The Global Business Leader: Practical Advice for Success in a Transcultural Marketplace (INSEAD Business Press) [Hardcover]

J. Frank Brown (Author)

Book Description

Publication Date: November 2, 2007 | Series: INSEAD Business Press

This new book introduces up and coming leaders to the skills and techniques needed to succeed in todays, and tomorrow's, organizations. Covering areas such as networking, building teams, crisis management and the work/life balance, this is a practical and accessible guide. Written with 25 years of leadership experience, this is an invaluable guide for success.

Editorial Reviews

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'...Brown uses clear examples to show how to develop the transcultural leadership skills that are necessary to usher companies into new markets, drive growth and responsibility and sustain a culture of excellence.' - Business Wire

About the Author

J. FRANK BROWN is the current Dean of INSEAD, appointed in July 2006, following a 26-year career at accountants PriceWaterhouseCoopers. Previously he was Global Leader of the $3.5bn Advisory Services operating unit. At PwC Brown started a leadership development program called Genesis Park, to develop the next generation of PwC leaders, driving cultural change and promoting a global perspective.

Brown studied on an advanced management programme at the Wharton School at the University of Pennsylvania. He joined the INSEAD US advisory council in 2000, and became a member of the main board in 2005.

Product Details

• Hardcover: 200 pages
• Publisher: Palgrave Macmillan; First Edition edition (November 2, 2007)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0230522157
• ISBN-13: 978-0230522152
• Product Dimensions: 9.5 x 6.5 x 0.6 inches
• Shipping Weight: 13.6 ounces (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 5.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (3 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #948,572 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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3 of 6 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Very insightful, December 15, 2007

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Shay H. Wester (Washington, DC) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: The Global Business Leader: Practical Advice for Success in a Transcultural Marketplace (INSEAD Business Press) (Hardcover)

"The Global Business Leader" by J. Frank Brown is full of fantastic business advice -- from very complex ideas that will take years to master, to some very simple things you can do today. Brown's advice to "get a haircut" in a new country is just one example of how you should really entrench yourself in the cultures and ideas of others in this globalized business world. Brown peppers his book with personal stories of his own successes, and some failures. Each was a learning experience that led Brown to become an even more adept global leader. Brown's tactics have clearly paid off in his own career -- he had great success as a global leader for PricewaterhouseCoopers in the U.S., and continued on to lead INSEAD -- the preeminent global business school -- as its Dean. Valuable advice that will surely benefit all who read it.

3 of 7 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Not for the Global Business leader alone, December 14, 2007

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Jeffrey Ranck "Jeff" (Lewisburg, Pa) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: The Global Business Leader: Practical Advice for Success in a Transcultural Marketplace (INSEAD Business Press) (Hardcover)

This is a terrific read! Don't let the title steer you away from this book if you are not involved in global business. The experiences Frank Brown shares from his extensive global business background translate well to any one who is in a position to lead collaboratively across even neighborhood boundaries. His thoughful "how to" advice is considerate of all stake holders in any organization and his thoughts on maintaining balance in the leader's life are on target. The few hours it takes to read this book could save the reader countless hours in repairing damage done without the knowledge shared by the author.

0 of 4 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Frank - The Global Leader, May 31, 2008

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Geovani Fagunde (Brazil) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: The Global Business Leader: Practical Advice for Success in a Transcultural Marketplace (INSEAD Business Press) (Hardcover)

This book proved to me that Frank really practice what he spoke during his career at PwC. I was lucky having the opportunity to interact with him during that period.