Mary Kier, Cook Associates, Inc. Vice Chairman, endorses book on selecting executives who fit
Posted on Fri, Nov 14, 2008
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"For executives, companies, and executive recruiters alike, following the principles in The Right Leader will bring about a true metamorphosis in the hiring process, creating a way to reduce the costs of leadership failures-by selecting the right leaders in the first place." - Mary E. Kier, Vice Chairman, Cook Associates, Inc. |
Mary Kier, Cook Associates, Inc. Vice Chairman, has recently endorsed Nathaniel Stoddard and Claire Wyckoff's latest book, The Right Leader, on selecting executives who fit.
The Right Leader, which will be available in February 2009, establishes the innovative Match-Fit Model. In this book, Stoddard and Wyckoff explain how their model reduces the risks and costs of executive failure. Taking into account the cultural dynamics of an organization is another key issue the book touches upon.
The Right Leader has received high appraisal from executive search industry leaders, University Deans and heads of global corporations.
Other endorsers include: Rita Foley, Former Chair of Pro Mujer and 2007 NFP Director of the Year; Gordon Crovitz, Former Publisher of The Wall Street Journal; Richard Barrett, Author of Building a Value-Driven Organization and Liberating the Corporate Soul;LeighAnne Baker, Senior Vice President & Chief Human Resources Officer at The Hertz Corporation; and many others. About the authors: Nathaniel Stoddard is Chairman of Crenshaw Associates, a New York based consulting firm specializing in career and transition management for senior executives. Claire Wyckoff is an accomplished writer and editor who has held executive positions in both the corporate and nonprofit sectors.