{"product_id":"leading-through-uncertainty-isbn-9781118733028","title":"Leading Through Uncertainty","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eFrom the CEO of Umpqua Bank, the essential leadership practices that allowed the West Coast’s largest independent community bank to emerge from the economic crisis even stronger than before\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eIn this follow-up to the successful \u003ci\u003eLeading for Growth,\u003c\/i\u003e Umpqua Bank CEO Ray Davis shares the tactics and strategies  that have allowed Umpqua to grow and succeed in the toughest economic environment. The results are clear: despite years of economic uncertainty, Umpqua has continued its upward trajectory—expanding from five locations in 1994 to more than 200 today. Davis’s approach can help leaders recalibrate their approaches, no matter what the industry or market upheaval they face. \u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eIn \u003ci\u003eLeading Through Uncertainty,\u003c\/i\u003e Davis shares a concise set of smart, actionable leadership practices that leaders can use to navigate their businesses and teams through difficult times. These include focusing on honesty and transparency, motivating and inspiring employees, building an outstanding corporate reputation, paying attention to details, and more. By showing leaders how to maintain a clear value proposition and strong leadership, \u003ci\u003eLeading Through Uncertainty\u003c\/i\u003e will help any company secure a lasting foothold in any economy.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eForeword by \u003ci\u003eWilliam C. Taylor\u003c\/i\u003e ix\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eIntroduction: The Great Uncertainty xiii\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003ePart 1 Leading Yourself\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eChapter 1: The New Normal 3\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eChapter 2: The Truth, Nothing But the Truth 23\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eChapter 3: Problems and the Healing Process 39\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eChapter 4: Control and Uncertainty 51\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eChapter 5: Exercise Your Intuition 65\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003ePart 2 Leading Your Organization\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eChapter 6: Be Really Good at the Basics 81\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eChapter 7: The Value of a Value Proposition 91\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eChapter 8: Be Available 103\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eChapter 9: Motivate and Inspire 113\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eChapter 10: Leverage Your Assets 125\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003ePart 3 Leading the Way\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eChapter 11: Reputation Counts 137\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eChapter 12: Create Buzz (But Manage Crisis) 147\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eChapter 13: Build Momentum 161\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eChapter 14: Practice Incremental Evolution 171\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eConclusion: Lead On 181\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eNotes 185\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eAcknowledgments 191\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eAbout the Authors 193\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eIndex 195\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e“Ray and his colleagues have remained true to their values, their belief system, their distinctive point of view about what their company could be and the role it could play in their customers’ lives. In a book filled with powerful insights, pragmatic takeaways, and colorful stories, this to me is Ray’s ultimate lesson, and one that applies in good times and tough times.”\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003e—From the Foreword by William C. Taylor\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e“I’ve always believed that great leaders know when to stay the course, adjust, and reinvent. Ray Davis articulates this and much more in \u003ci\u003eLeading Through Uncertainty\u003c\/i\u003e, helping leaders understand the importance of outlining a vision and strategy. Ray’s smart and practical thoughts on leadership provide great insight, and leaders at all levels will benefit from reading this book.”\u003cbr\u003e—\u003cb\u003eJohn Chambers, chairman and CEO, Cisco\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e“Ray Davis understands the complexities of leading effectively regardless of the economic environment. The advice in \u003ci\u003eLeading Through Uncertainty\u003c\/i\u003e is excellent and will improve both your leadership skills and results.”\u003cbr\u003e— \u003cb\u003eTim Boyle, president and CEO, Columbia Sportswear\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e“Ray Davis’s \u003ci\u003eLeading Through Uncertainty\u003c\/i\u003e is thoughtful, insightful, and—perhaps most importantly—fundamentally practical. For those who want to make a difference in their organization, this is a must-read.”\u003cbr\u003e—\u003cb\u003eDiana Oreck,\u003c\/b\u003e \u003cb\u003evice president, Ritz-Carlton Leadership Center\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e“Not many companies can say they’ve emerged from the economic environment of the past few years stronger than they were before it began. Ray Davis can. In \u003ci\u003eLeading Through Uncertainty\u003c\/i\u003e, he shares the real-world insight and business practices that today’s leaders need to navigate the uncertainty and opportunity of the 21st century economy.”\u003cb\u003e\u003cbr\u003e—Gary Hamel, author, \u003ci\u003eWhat Matters Now\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e“Ray Davis is that rare combination: a visionary with the straightforward voice of a pragmatist. He understands that today’s companies must be flexible, transparent, and customer-centric—and \u003ci\u003eLeading Through Uncertainty\u003c\/i\u003e provides a clear roadmap for anyone in a leadership position on how to get there.”\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003e—Ed Herlihy, partner, Wachtell Lipton\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e  \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eRAY DAVIS\u003c\/b\u003e is president and CEO of Umpqua Holdings Corporation, parent company of Umpqua Bank. He has been recognized in numerous national publications, including the \u003ci\u003eWall Street Journal, New York Times, Fast Company, BusinessWeek, Newsweek\u003c\/i\u003e, and CNBC, and is the author of \u003ci\u003eLeading for Growth\u003c\/i\u003e (Jossey-Bass). Davis has been recognized as one of high finance's twenty-five most influential people by \u003ci\u003eU.S. Banker Magazine\u003c\/i\u003e. He lives with his wife in Portland, Oregon.   \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003e\"Ray and his colleagues have remained true to their values, their belief system, their distinctive point of view about what their company could be and the role it could play in their customers' lives. In a book filled with powerful insights, pragmatic takeaways, and colorful stories, this to me is Ray's ultimate lesson, and one that applies in good times and tough times.\"\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e —FROM THE FOREWORD BY \u003cb\u003eWILLIAM C. TAYLOR\u003c\/b\u003e \t \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eIn \u003ci\u003eLeading Through Uncertainty\u003c\/i\u003e, Umpqua Bank CEO Ray Davis shares the essential leadership strategies that have allowed the West Coast's largest independent community bank to emerge from the economic crisis even stronger than before. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eIt's no secret that the Great Recession has deeply affected many businesses and industries, including banking. Yet by focusing on a clear set of best practices and core values, leaders can create opportunity and growth. Here, Davis outlines his strategies, providing a set of actions that will help leaders recalibrate their approaches when faced with industry or market upheaval. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eUsing his own experiences as well as those of other pioneering leaders, Davis describes a concise set of smart, actionable leadership strategies that anyone can use to navigate businesses and teams through difficult times. These include focusing on honesty and transparency, motivating and inspiring employees, building an outstanding corporate reputation, and paying attention to the details, among others. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe results are clear: despite years of global economic uncertainty, Umpqua has continued its upward trajectory, expanding from five locations in 1994 to more than two hundred today. By showing leaders how to maintain a clear value proposition and strong, proactive leadership, \u003ci\u003eLeading Through Uncertainty\u003c\/i\u003e will help any company secure a lasting foothold in any economy.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Jossey-Bass","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47989519352037,"sku":"NP9781118733028","price":27.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1842\/7735\/files\/9781118733028.jpg?v=1761784432","url":"https:\/\/k12savings.com\/products\/leading-through-uncertainty-isbn-9781118733028","provider":"K12savings","version":"1.0","type":"link"}