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Pause Powers Performance

We live and lead in an increasingly volatile, uncertain, complex, and ambiguous world. But paradoxically, Kevin Cashman contends that leaders today must not merely act more quickly but pause more deeply. He details a catalytic process to guide you to step back in order to lead forward in three critical growth areas: personal leadership, development of others, and fostering of cultures of innovation. You and your organization will learn to move from management speed and transaction to leadership significance and transformation.

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“To thrive and to innovate in today’s complex, globally connected world, leaders need sophisticated ways to step back to understand what they are facing within and outside themselves. The Pause Principle provides pragmatic resources for making the critical move from management efficiency to leadership excellence.”
—Daniel Vasella, MD, Chairman, Novartis

“Kevin Cashman’s latest must-read book focuses on the essence of leadership: being consciously reflective before we act. Incorporating Cashman’s ideas into your daily practices will transform you as a leader.”
—Bill George, author of True North; Professor, Harvard Business School; and former Chairman and CEO, Medtronic

“Here a veteran coach shares his long experience to help busy executives deal with the question, In my rush for success, how do I help my soul to breathe and my mind to renew? His answer echoes an ancient tradition: withdraw and return; reflect and act. I recommend this book wholeheartedly to everyone who is trying to lead a better life.”
—Dick Bolles, author of the bestselling career management book of all time, What Color Is Your Parachute?

“Leadership is a continual process of stepping back to get new perspectives in order to step forward with greater innovation and impact. Cashman captures the essence of leading in our dynamic, global marketplace.”
—Paul Walsh, CEO, Diageo plc, and former Chairman and CEO, The Pillsbury Company

About the Author

Kevin Cashman is a Senior Partner in Korn/Ferry Leadership and Talent Consulting and a member of the Firm's Board & CEO Services Practice, based in the Firm's Minneapolis office. He oversees Korn/Ferry's executive development and coaching solutions. Mr. Cashman is also the founder of the Executive to Leader Institute,¨ acknowledged by Fast Company as the "Mayo Clinic" of leadership development for its interdisciplinary approach to leadership development and executive coaching. A frequent keynote speaker at conferences and corporate events, Mr. Cashman is a senior fellow of the Caux Roundtable, a global consortium of CEOs dedicated to enhancing principle-based leadership internationally. He is also a board member for the Center for Ethical Business Cultures fostering ethical leadership in corporations.

Paperback: 192 pages
Publisher: Berrett-Koehler Publishers; 1 edition (September 24, 2012)
Language: English
ISBN-10: 1609945328
ISBN-13: 978-1609945329
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Good motivational book, but a little too repetitive for my taste.

ByNew Yorker 718on January 9, 2016

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So I will keep this review simple. I found reading this for a class to be interesting. The idea behind the book is to pause before you react and by doing so it can change your life. It goes deeper than that but to the point thats the idea. I feel like there was a lot of repetition making this book a bit of a drag to read but non the less an interesting read. It is definitely filled with great quotes ideas and motivation. It wasn't quite the book for me but I can see where this might help change someones life for sure.

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Pause to read this

BySteven Snyderon October 8, 2012

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Before buying a book, it is natural to want to know what other people think. This information-gathering act gives you more information about the product you are buying and what other people think of it. You can then make an informed decision on whether you want to take your valuable to time read it.

We do this for books, but how often, in other facets of life and business do we rush into things before thinking them through? According to Kevin Cashman, all too often. That is why he wrote this brilliant book, the Pause Principle. In it, Cashman articulately and persuasively makes the case that to make the most out of our leadership, we need to take a step back to gain perspective and clarity.

I've had the privilege to have access to an early version of The Pause Principle. I've already put into practice many of Cashman's ideas, and I must say I am very happy with the results. A number of times over the past several weeks, I have invoked that simple but powerful word: "pause." Once I say it (sometimes to myself, sometimes in the presence of others), a new thought pattern or conversation emerges, one that brings additional considerations to the decision at hand. Not only am I making better decisions, but I also feel more confident because I've taken the time to get it right.

I highly recommend this book to anyone who wants to take their leadership to the next level.

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ByJack MacPhailon October 18, 2012

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I have worked with Kevin closely at Korn Ferry, during that period he describes in his book when his firm was being absorbed into Korn Ferry. What I have said to Kevin is that one learns a lot about individuals when they are going through their own personal crucibles. Kevin displayed incredible grace and composure during this period of his life and now I know why: He was acting out what he talks about in his book. I have further said to Kevin that I see great convergence out there in all disciplines around this thing called mindfulness, of which I view "pause" as almost synonymous. I see it in my work with senior executives. My wife who is a child psychologist employs it everyday in her practice with children. We see it referred to in the pulpits. All this is happening for a reason, and I believe it is because this is the only way forward in our very busy world. Congratulations, Kevin on nursing this for ten or so years and then getting it out there-your work is so needed.

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The Pause that Refreshes

ByPeter Baileyon September 29, 2012

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Kevin Cashman, a seasoned scholar of executives and leadership behavior, has made an important mark in his latest book, The Pause Principle. While there are a lot of business books on the shelves today making organizational analogies to everything from cheese and carrots to circuses and Shackleton, The Pause Principle seems to come from deeper roots in truth and his astute observation of human experience. He reminds us that the second law of thermodynamics even shows that as activity lessens, order increases. Kevin gives us clear guidelines and models on how to develop Three Domains of Growth: Growing Ourselves, Growing Others and Growing Innovative Cultures in our organizations. His call to us goes beyond giving permission for us to slow down, to pause and step back from the epidemic of busyness in our business lives, to seek inner and higher counsel before we make big decisions...he cautions us to be more aware of what happens when we don't.

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Very relevant but a little tough to read

ByMessy Miracleson December 26, 2013

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I'm totally in agreement with the importance of pause and reflection. The book introduced me to the concept of our VUCA world, which I'm using a lot with my leadership development clients. Yet, it seemed repetitive. My business partner loved it and has reread several times. Even if you just read the first few chapters, it's well worth it.

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Pause :: A Must Strategy for All Leaders

ByAnne Pryoron March 8, 2015

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This book is a resource that I use daily in my coaching and mindful practice. Cashman gets to the core of all purposeful leadership. This is a must read book not only because he shares his well-developed and proven, successful process as well as many research findings. His client stories and their insights are transformative. Even though I've had a mindful practice for almost 30 years I learned so much. Thank you, Kevin for doing you work, practicing it and teaching others. Pausing and felling grateful, Anne Pryor

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The book you need on your shelf to start transformational leaderdhip growth

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Easy to read. Profound reflection to balance between intense strategic thinking, relentless execution, and pause to grow as a leader.
The inspiration you need to get to the next level.

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This book gets right to the "heart" of the matter ...

ByLinda Bosson April 14, 2015

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This book gets right to the "heart" of the matter of reflective practice. The case study examples will appeal to students in Leadership Courses no matter what field they may specialize in.

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I paused and changed

Hey, it is a bit American. A bit repeating. But it is so helpful. Has helped me already. I purchased both audio and kindle versions.Read more

Published on May 13, 2013 by Fritz Hagedorn

Take time to Pause

The book quickly gets into practical principles that are relevant to anyone who works with lots of personalities and varied teams.Read more

Published on May 2, 2013 by Gwendolyn Lewis

Slow Down to Accelerate Forward

The Pause Principle: Step Back to Lead Forwardby Kevin Cashman reveals to readers the secret to dealing with their insatiable compulsion to do more and more within any given day.Read more

Published on February 23, 2013 by Nathan Ives

Wise Advice from a Master

The archer pulls back the arrow on the bow and then, in a moment of stillness charged with fierce concentration and resolve, releases.Read more

Published on December 24, 2012 by Jack Forem

A great book

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Simply outstanding. The premise of the book is that great leaders need to pause.Read more

Published on December 8, 2012 by Deirdre Honner

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