On the Edge

Leadership Lessons from Mount Everest and Other Extreme Environments

De: Alison Levine, Mike Krzyzewski - introduction

Narrado por: Alison Levine

One of the world's greatest mountain climbers and adventurers tells her first-hand leadership stories of coming to grips to life literally on the edge—8000 meters up.

On the Edge is an engaging leadership manual that provides concrete insights garnered from various extreme environments ranging from Mt. Everest to the South Pole. Author Alison Levine reflects on lessons learned during her expeditions, making the case that the leadership principles required in extreme adventure sport also apply in today’s extreme business environments. Both settings demand crucial decision-making skills in conditions that are far from perfect—the survival of you and your team depend on it.

With a foreword from leadership expert Mike Krzyzewski, Duke University basketball’s legendary Coach K, On the Edge provides a framework to help readers scale whatever big peaks they aspire to reach—literal or figurative—by offering practical, humorous, and often unorthodox advice about how to grow as a leader.

A very enjoyable and inspiring book

Alison was a keynote at a conference I attended recently and had this book ordered before she was even done speaking.

Fun, scary & funny

I didn't know what to expect with this book but was VERY pleased overall. It was fun, scary and funny all rolled up into a ball. The writer brings wit into some seriously hairy situations like I've never read before. All along through the book she creates legitimate learning & leadership skills from climbing mistakes & triumphs. I am no climber but feel like I was along side her as she ascends and descends mountains I wouldn't even think of climbing.

This book can be used for everyday joy reading, leadership training or just plain old lessons of owning your situation. I have no idea if more books are to come from the writer but if so I will be buying her next book for sure.

Cheers!

Impactful and very enjoyable read on leadership

This book is full of excellent leadership lessons and amazing stories.
I truly enjoyed listening to this book!
I’d recommend it to anyone with even the smallest interest in leadership or adventure.

Insightful, impactful, and infused with Humor

Alison Levine provides a powerful portrayal of the physical and mental toughness required to perform at high levels and to lead others to perform at their best. The author keeps the reader on the edge of their seat as she describes challenges along the journey and then has the reader laughing with her as she makes quick-witted observations!

Leadership AND adventure? Yes, please!

This book inspírese to continue being a better leader. I am certain this will be the most frequently listened to book in my library. Thank you, Alison!