Publisher's Synopsis
Praise from business leaders for Leadership and the Customer Revolution "This book forcefully and in immensely practical ways teaches Einstein’s staggering point: ‘The significant problems we face cannot be solved at the same level of thinking we were at when we created them.’ Absolutely both cutting edge and real time, disturbing and confirming, inspiring and pragmatic! I recommend it highly. Worth reading again and again." Stephen R. Covey, Author of 7 Habits of Highly Effective People and Principle Centered Leadership; Chairman, Covey Leadership Center "Gary Heil makes a good case about what lies ahead of us. The next revolution is that of Leadership true Leadership based on managing the whole and not the parts. Those aspiring to be tomorrow’s Leaders are advised to take a few hours off and to read the book from cover to cover in one go. Enjoy the pleasure of rediscovering the New World of Customized Leadership." Jan Carlzon, Former CEO of SAS, Author of Moments of Truth "Leadership and the Customer Revolution is a must read for business executives." Art Levitt, Chief Executive Officer, Hard Rock Cafe "This is a terrific book if you’re really serious about improving your company. It’s straightforward and no–nonsense, visionary and practical. It forces you to look at the way things are, not how you wish they were, and points out areas where significant change can take root." Sandra Kurtzig, Founder and Former Chairman, ASK Computer Systems "Leadership, customer loyalty, front–line ownership, the authors rise above the rhetoric on these issues." Thomas J. Garvey, President, Chase Manhattan PFS "This book is a call to action. It tells us we have to stop talking about change and start making it happen. It’s tough and candid, and filled with provocative ideas and smart suggestions." Richard B. Thomas, EVP and Director, American Honda "When it comes to customer service, many organizations still talk the walk. For those interested in really doing something about service, this book provides an excellent road map." Gordon Peters, President, The Institute for Management Studies "Rick Tate and Gary Heil are two experts who have helped Johnson & Johnson discover how we can differentiate ourselves by serving our customers better than our competition. We look forward to their new book and new insights into this fascinating subject of Customer Service." Jerry Gilbert, Vice President, Consumer Sector Customer Relations, Johnson & Johnson "When it comes to customer service, customer loyalty, and leadership, Leadership and the Customer Revolution is both instructional and inspirational. The authors’ fresh, often unorthodox perspective and unique ability to translate theory into action make this one of the best business books I have ever read." Jules Trump, Chief Executive Officer, Northern Automotive Corporation
