Larry Bossidy Books

When first published in 2002, this work transformed how professionals approached their roles by focusing on the discipline of execution, helping countless individuals achieve success. Now, the authors reframe their empowering message for a rapidly changing world where traditional rules no longer apply. In this new landscape, growth will be slower, but companies that excel in execution will possess the agility and resources to seize emerging opportunities. Competition will intensify as businesses seek advantages across all sectors. Governments will assume new roles within national economies, making well-executed companies more appealing as partners and suppliers, and better equipped to navigate evolving regulations. Risk management will rise to the forefront of leadership priorities, with organizations striving to identify both internal and external threats. This work emphasizes the importance of integrating people, strategy, and operations, moving beyond mere vision formulation to foster a culture of dialogue, intellectual honesty, and realism. Featuring real-world case studies, including contrasting leadership paths at JPMorgan Chase and Citigroup, it offers a pragmatic approach to business success, reflecting the authors' deep expertise and insight.

"Confronting Reality will change the way you think about and run your business. It is the first book that shows how to connect the big picture of the new era of business with the nitty-gritty of what to do about it. Through a completely new way to understand and use the business model as the primary tool for confronting reality - a breakthrough that will become the management innovation of this decade - you'll know sooner rather than later whether your fundamental business premise is under assault, where your best opportunities lie, what you should change and what you should leave alone, and how to realistically plan the future of your business."--BOOK JACKET.

Larry Bossidy is one of the world's most acclaimed CEOs, with a track record for delivering results that has few peers. One with a highly practical framework for closing the gap between results promised and results delivered.