Great People Decisions Why They Matter So Much, Why They are So Hard, and How You Can Master Them

Praise for Great People Decisions "Fernández-Aráoz has captured the essence of buildinggreat teams with a masterful and entirely practical study of whatgoes into getting people selection right." —JACK WELCH "Fernández-Aráoz does a great service with thiswonderful book, teaching us how to accomplish the first task of anyexceptional leader: get the right people on the bus, and into theright seats. His enduring passion, deep practical experience, andanalytical methods make his approach refreshing andpowerful." —JIM COLLINS, bestselling author of Good to Great "No matter your business or product, your service or strategy,it's all done with people. Great results only come when greatpeople fill the right roles. In Great People Decisions,Fernández-Aráoz clears away the fog of myth and fad thathas long clouded people decisions, bringing passion, soundexperience, and wisdom to these all-important questions." —DANIEL GOLEMAN, bestselling author of Emotional Intelligenceand Social Intelligence "Great People Decisions is a groundbreaking, myth-busting, andstandard-setting work. To prepare yourself for the dramaticworkforce changes that are expected in the next decade, the firstthing you should do is read this book. The second thing you shoulddo is put Fernández-Aráoz's advice into practiceimmediately." —JIM KOUZES, bestselling coauthor of The Leadership Challengeand A Leader's Legacy "Too many people say 'people are our most important assets' butthen don't act on it. In this important and eloquent book,Fernández-Aráoz provides compelling evidence for whymaking great people decisions is essential for anyone who aspiresto become a great leader or build a great company. If you followthe sage advice he offers in this book, you are sure to make greatpeople decisions." —NITIN NOHRIA, Senior Associate Dean of Faculty Development,Harvard Business School, and coauthor of Paths to Power and InTheir Time