Informationen zum Autor Robert E. Quinn is the Margaret Elliott Tracy Collegiate Professor at the University of Michigan. He cofounded and codirects Ross's Center for Positive Organizations. Katherine Heynoski is senior specialist, powerful practices, at Battelle for Kids. Mike Thomas is senior director, powerful practices, at Battelle for Kids. Gretchen M. Spreitzer is the Keith E. and Valerie J. Alessi Professor of Business Administration at the Ross School of Business, University of Michigan. Spreitzer is codirector of Ross's Center for Positive Organizations. Klappentext "The Quinns father and son, have favored us with a 'coming of age' story, how each, in his own way, helped the other to bring out his best self. It's an epistolary guidebook to learning and loving and leading." -Warren Bennis, Distinguished Professor of Business, USC, and author of Geeks and Geezers: Crucibles of Leading and Learning "Letters to Garrett is a masterfully written collection of stories in which Robert Quinn, together with his son Garrett, provide a touching dialogue of how to establish and sustain human relationships. Whether it is with a son or daughter, spouse, colleagues, peers, or senior management within your organization, this book transcends the norm to help each one of us create a more fulfilling life." -Roger S. Newton, president and CEO, Esperion Therapeutics, Inc. "Bob Quinn and his son Garrett have given us a gem. In sharing their struggle to refine and enhance their troubled relationship, father and son elevate each other, and invite and inspire us to lead more extraordinary lives. Their book is full of light, truth, honesty, courage, and love-the elements of mighty change." - Douglas D. Anderson, founder and managing partner, Center for Executive Development "In the traditions of Covey and Fitz, Quinn puts timeless wisdom into a timely container of loving letters to his college freshman son. As I read it, I found myself often agreeing, sometimes pondering, occasionally quarreling, but always knowing that this is good stuff. It's now in my eldest daughter's hands. It should be in yours. Put away the chicken soup: Letters to Garrett is a hearty stew." - Philip H. Mirvis, author and board cochair, Foundation for Community Encouragement "As a father, a son, and a professional in the management and leadership development arena, I've found Letters to Garrett to be one of the most moving, enlightening and heartening books I've read in a while." -Michael McGrath, vice president, executive planning and development, Charles Schwab Zusammenfassung When Robert Quinn's son! Garrett! went away to college! it was a transition that was difficult for father and son. Bob invited Garrett to exchange letters and together they embarked on a journey. Their letters explore myriad topics! but the most important lesson learned is that human progress begins when individuals choose to transform themselves. Inhaltsverzeichnis Preface. Letter 1 Introduction: Seek to Make a Difference. Letter 2 Focus on Being Change. Letter 3 Make the Choice to Be Extraordinary. Letter 4 Pursue Your Best Self. Letter 5 Maintain Profound Contact. Letter 6 Avoid the Negative Zone. Letter 7 Practice Responsible Freedom. Letter 8 Use the Wholonics Constructs. Letter 9 Ascend the Upward Spiral. Appendix: Life Statement of Robert E. Quinn. References. Acknowledgments. The Authors....

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"The Quinns father and son, have favored us with a 'coming of age' story, how each, in his own way, helped the other to bring out his best self. It's an epistolary guidebook to learning and loving and leading." -Warren Bennis, Distinguished Professor of Business, USC, and author of Geeks and Geezers: Crucibles of Leading and Learning "Letters to Garrett is a masterfully written collection of stories in which Robert Quinn, together with his son Garrett, provide a touching dialogue of how to establish and sustain human relationships. Whether it is with a son or daughter, spouse, colleagues, peers, or senior management within your organization, this book transcends the norm to help each one of us create a more fulfilling life." -Roger S. Newton, president and CEO, Esperion Therapeutics, Inc.

"Bob Quinn and his son Garrett have given us a gem. In sharing their struggle to refine and enhance their troubled relationship, father and son elevate each other, and invite and inspire us to lead more extraordinary lives. Their book is full of light, truth, honesty, courage, and love-the elements of mighty change." - Douglas D. Anderson, founder and managing partner, Center for Executive Development

"In the traditions of Covey and Fitz, Quinn puts timeless wisdom into a timely container of loving letters to his college freshman son. As I read it, I found myself often agreeing, sometimes pondering, occasionally quarreling, but always knowing that this is good stuff.
It's now in my eldest daughter's hands. It should be in yours.
Put away the chicken soup: Letters to Garrett is a hearty stew."

• Philip H. Mirvis, author and board cochair, Foundation for Community Encouragement

"As a father, a son, and a professional in the management and leadership development arena, I've found Letters to Garrett to be one of the most moving, enlightening and heartening books I've read in a while." -Michael McGrath, vice president, executive planning and development, Charles Schwab

Zusammenfassung
When Robert Quinn's son, Garrett, went away to college, it was a transition that was difficult for father and son. Bob invited Garrett to exchange letters and together they embarked on a journey. Their letters explore myriad topics, but the most important lesson learned is that human progress begins when individuals choose to transform themselves.

Inhalt

Preface.

Letter 1 Introduction: Seek to Make a Difference.

Letter 2 Focus on Being Change.

Letter 3 Make the Choice to Be Extraordinary.

Letter 4 Pursue Your Best Self.

Letter 5 Maintain Profound Contact.

Letter 6 Avoid the Negative Zone.

Letter 7 Practice Responsible Freedom.

Letter 8 Use the Wholonics Constructs.

Letter 9 Ascend the Upward Spiral.

Appendix: Life Statement of Robert E. Quinn.

References.

Acknowledgments.

The Authors.