Cultural Transformations
Praise for Cultural Transformations
“Essential for practicing professionals and academics, Cultural Transformations is saturated with insights and findings on organizational leadership that you can apply immediately. Mattone and Vaidya show why some organizational cultures are able to generate long-term sustainability and how you can implement proven turnaround strategies today!”
“Cultural Transformations is a powerful inquiry into the nature of leadership and the increasing role that culture plays in today's business world. Not only is it inspiring to hear from such a distinguished group of CEOs, but authors John Mattone and Nick Vaidya show us how to implement the type of change and evolution they're talking about.”
“Every year new books are published that offer promising solutions to the business challenges that are present in today's complicated global market. What makes this book special is both the high-caliber inquiry that John Mattone (with Nick Vaidya) bring to the table and the talented and diverse group of CEOs he interviews in pursuit of a deeper understanding of the importance and power of a strong corporate culture, as well as the leadership dynamics required to see it thrive.
I recommend this book to anyone looking for inspiration and creative thought stimulation to bring their company to the next level.”
“By mining the expert opinions of many successful CEOs and entrepreneurs, John Mattone and Nick Vaidya distill the essential practices for successful leadership derived from their journeys through failure and success. This book is a tale of hard work and dedication. It is a call to action, a reminder to bow our heads and give deference to the expertise of the team. It is a plea for resilience and an invitation to stay strong and positive through hardships. By reading these pages you will feel the humility of leaders who dispel the mythical figure of the ‘super CEO’ in favor of a humble builder of teams, one who is aware of the constant and ever-changing business environment and who relies on the wisdom of co-workers. The practical habits described in this book will give you a foundation to become an effective leader. ”
“I wish that all our leaders – in business and in politics – would read Cultural Transformations. It contains invaluable insights from 14 diverse leaders who have each built successful companies and thriving cultures within their organizations. If our leaders digested even a fraction of their wisdom and experience, the world would be a better place.”
“Cultural Transformations is a must-read for leaders of companies of any size and industry. John Mattone and Nick Vaidya are progressive, bold, and inspiring in their modern and ‘think differently’ approach to leadership. They provide constructive and immediate executional steps that any company can use as they navigate the ever-changing, competitive global marketplace. Enriched by actual conversations with successful CEOs from various industries who share both their professional and personal journeys, this book on leadership is valid, real and transforming.”
“In Cultural Transformations John Mattone and Nick Vaidya treat readers to something very rare – a peek inside the minds of 14 CEOs who have successfully led their organizations through major change initiatives. The authors sit you down in a front row seat and give you an unobstructed view of how senior leaders think about and respond to the challenges of the modern workplace. And drawing on their own experience, John and Nick organize the lessons learned from these masters of culture and leadership into a six-step process that will enable you to design and implement your own cultural transformation. This is a timely book that will stand the test of time.”
“Cultural Transformations gets at the underlying roots of organizational malaise and lackluster leadership, two of the biggest issues facing companies today. Mattone and Vaidya describe the mindsets required for effective leaders and cultures to thrive in an environment of constant change. Better yet, the CEO interviews provide pragmatic examples and real-world advice, which are much more relatable than theoretical models. This book is a must-read for anyone embarking on a change program.”
“Today's leader faces an array of complex challenges not even dreamed about by his or her predecessors. Cultural Transformations is a book every leader should read before an organizational transition is on the horizon. It will not only help you to anticipate the future, it will help you to create it in a mature, mindful, and savvy manner – and that's what leadership is all about.”
– Lois P. Frankel, Ph.D., author of See Jane Lead and Nice Girls Don't Get the Corner Office
“One of the business world's biggest Holy Grails is learning how to build a corporate culture that supports long term sustainability and growth. In their new book, John Mattone and Nick Vaidya masterfully weave together their own corporate reinvention experience with 14 thought-provoking interviews with top CEOs to create a practical and inspiring roadmap for achieving effective cultural transformation.”
– Vegar Wiik, executive director, Florida Atlantic University School of Business
“In Cultural Transformations, John Mattone and Nick Vaidya have brought leadership development to a new level. Through their unique interviews, John and Nick get some of the world's top CEOs to open up and talk about how their values, character, and beliefs have had a dramatic impact on the organizational cultures they have created. This book is a powerful learning vehicle and must-read for all leaders, future leaders, and organizations that know they must transform to survive.”
– Dan Hoeyer, founder and president of Leaders Excellence, Inc.
“John Mattone's new book (co-authored by Nick Vaidya) builds on his extensive work with corporate executives and offers us great insight on leadership development and cultural transformation built from conversations with 14 top CEOs. It is not a book of abstract ideas but rather a living inquiry into change and leadership through the actual experience of leaders around the world.”
“Cultural Transformations is packed with sage wisdom from those who have experienced the pain and rewards of transformation in themselves and in leading others through change. This masterpiece is filled with clear realizations that can make the difference between success and failure.”
“Cultural transformation is one of the most difficult things to accomplish and, more importantly, to sustain for any serious leader dedicated to bettering themselves and the world. What better way to extract wisdom and usable nuggets than from the shared experiences of 14 successful leaders. A must read.”
“Cultural Transformations gives you a fascinating look into the hearts and minds of well-regarded business leaders across the globe, an inspiration to any leader who wants to disrupt their business and themselves.”
“Cultural Transformation is a gift to organizations that will help bring your management team to the next level. Mattone and Vaidya distill the essence of many thoughtful business leaders' experiences – gained over the years – into clear steps and strategies that organizations can put into practice immediately! Cultural