{"product_id":"the-imperfect-ceo-making-the-climb-to-organizational-health-hardcover","title":"The Imperfect CEO: Making the Climb to Organizational Health - Hardcover","description":"\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cp style=\"text-align: right;\"\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/reportcopyrightinfringement.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eReport copyright infringement\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cp\u003eby \u003cb\u003eJim Brown\u003c\/b\u003e (Author)\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eA compelling story that provides leaders with a practical framework to deepen their understanding of effective leadership and strengthen their company's organizational health \u003c\/b\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eIn today's rapidly changing workplace, the old leadership playbook no longer works. Command-and-control has given way to collaboration and connection. Leaders are expected not just to direct--but to cultivate cultures that engage, align, and thrive. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eIn the style of his previous bestselling book \u003ci\u003eThe Imperfect Board Member\u003c\/i\u003e, Jim Brown returns with a powerful new narrative. Picking up the story of CEO David Slater--now twenty years further into his leadership journey--Brown reveals the real-world challenges of leading through complexity and change. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eThis fable highlights what many leaders face in today's increasingly human workplace--where relationships, empathy, and trust matter as much as outcomes, even as technology reshapes how we work. It illustrates that a sustainable, high-performing organization is possible, and it begins with the evolution of leadership. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eAlongside David, readers discover practical ways to apply the Ascent Model, four essential indicators of a healthy organization that Brown's firm developed over three decades of advising boards and executive teams: \u003cbr\u003e \u003cul\u003e \u003cli\u003eCollaborative Culture\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eLeadership Accountability\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eStrategic Momentum\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eTalent Magnetism\u003c\/li\u003e \u003c\/ul\u003e \u003cbr\u003eBlending story with strategy, \u003ci\u003eThe Imperfect CEO\u003c\/i\u003e offers a proven path for CEOs, consultants, team leaders, and board members to elevate performance and transform culture. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eThis isn't a book about perfection--it's about progress. Organizational health isn't an abstract ideal; it's a discipline. One you can learn, apply, and master--to shape the future of your team, your company, and your leadership legacy.\u003ch3\u003eAuthor Biography\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eJim Brown\u003c\/b\u003e has been a trusted advisor to boards and executive teams for over 30 years. With first-hand experience in the boardroom and C-suite, he brings wisdom refined by real-world practice. With five grown children and seven grandchildren, he and his wife Karen enjoy a peaceful life in a quaint village outside Toronto. Both of them are avid readers and eager world travelers.\u003c\/p\u003e\n            \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNumber of Pages:\u003c\/strong\u003e 240\u003c\/div\u003e\n            \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDimensions:\u003c\/strong\u003e 0.88 x 8.36 x 5.52 IN\u003c\/div\u003e\n            \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePublication Date:\u003c\/strong\u003e May 19, 2026\u003c\/div\u003e\n            ","brand":"BooksCloud","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":52091759853869,"sku":"9781637749029","price":26.59,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0938\/3185\/6429\/files\/the-imperfect-ceo-making-the-climb-to-organizational-health-hardcover-4786834.webp?v=1780161667","url":"https:\/\/ishookbooks.com\/products\/the-imperfect-ceo-making-the-climb-to-organizational-health-hardcover","provider":"iShook Books","version":"1.0","type":"link"}