David L. Dotlich, James L. Noel, Norman Walker

Predict ad survive the make or break crises you will face in the course of your career.

Leaders face numerous critical crossroads in their careers, moments that can provide
extraordinary learning and  growth opportunities or ensnare them and prevent further 
development. The good thing about these passages is that they're predictable, and 
with proper preparation, leaders not only can survive them to become stronger but can
use these experiences to enhance their leadership, compassion, and effectiveness.
This book lays out thirteen specific "leadership passages" based on research, interviews,
and coaching of senior executives in such well-known companies as Johnson&Johnson,
Novartis, Intel, GE,and Bank of America. For each passage, the authors describe what to 
expect, how the passage constitutes a choice point, and what effective leaders do to 
navigate and grow from the challenge.  Some of the passages include: moving into a leadership
role for the first time, dealing with significant failure for which you are responsible,
derailing/losing your job, being acquired/merging, losing faith in the system, understanding 
the importance of children, family, and friends, and personal upheavals such as divorce,
illness,and death. 

(Book's condition:  old paper)