The leadership crisis and the free market cure : why the future of business depends on the return to life, liberty, and the pursuit of happiness

**__The highly anticipated follow up to__ The Financial Crisis and the Free Market Cure__—the__ New York Times, Wall Street Journal__, and__ Washington Post __bestseller__** __The Leadership Crisis and the Free Market Cure__ reveals the integrated principles he sees as critical to the success of any leader—all of which are modern day reflections of the American Founders' concept of life, liberty, and the pursuit of happiness. John Allison believes many of the problems in our economy are the direct result of leaders who have lost a sense of purpose in themselves and in their organization. Basing his conclusions on libertarian and Objectivist philosophy, Allison describes the values today's leaders must follow, which should guide decision making at the individual, corporate, and public policy level. He shares his real-world experience growing BB&T into the tenth largest financial services holding company in the U.S. **John Allison** is the author of __The Financial Crisis and the Free Market Cure__, CEO of the Cato Institute, and retired Chairman and CEO of BB&T Corporation. The Highly Anticipated Follow Up To The Financial Crisis And The Free Market Cure--the New York Times, Wall Street Journal, And Washington Post Bestsellerthe Leadership Crisis And The Free Market Cure Reveals The Integrated Principles He Sees As Critical To The Success Of Any Leade--all Of Which Are Modern Day Reflections Of The American Founders' Concept Of Life, Liberty, And The Pursuit Of Happiness. John Allison Believes Many Of The Problems In Our Economy Are The Direct Result Of Leaders Who Have Lost A Sense Of Purpose In Themselves And In Their Organization.basing His Conclusions On Libertarian And Objectivist Philosophy, Allison Describes The Values Today's Leaders Must Follow, Which Should Guide Decision Making At The Individual, Corporate, And Public Policy Level. He Shares His Real-world Experience Growing Bb&t Into The Tenth Largest Financial Services Holding Company In The U.s.john Allison Is The Author Of The Financial Crisis And The Free Market Cure, Ceo Of The Cato Institute, And Retired Chairman And Ceo Of Bb&t Corporation-- Vision -- Purpose -- Reality Grounded -- Reason (objectivity) -- Independent Thinking (responsibility/creativity) -- Productivity (profitability) -- Honesty -- Integrity -- Justice -- Pride -- Self-esteem (self-motivation) -- Teamwork (mutual Supportiveness) -- The Role Of Emotions -- Strategy -- Integrating Strategy And Process (total Quality Management/six Sigma) -- Rational Optimism (passion And A Positive Attitude) -- Beliefs + Behaviors = Results -- Continuous Improvement -- Creating Win-win Partnerships: Mergers And Acquisitions -- Becoming Ceo And Making A Lot Of Money: Self-development -- Effective Leadership Is Integration -- Statism Versus Life, Liberty, And The Pursuit Of Happiness. John A. Allison. "The highly anticipated follow up to The Financial Crisis and the Free Market Cure--the New York Times, Wall Street Journal, and Washington Post bestsellerThe Leadership Crisis and the Free Market Cure reveals the integrated principles he sees as critical to the success of any leade--all of which are modern day reflections of the American Founders' concept of life, liberty, and the pursuit of happiness. John Allison believes many of the problems in our economy are the direct result of leaders who have lost a sense of purpose in themselves and in their organization. Basing his conclusions on libertarian and Objectivist philosophy, Allison describes the values today's leaders must follow, which should guide decision making at the individual, corporate, and public policy level. He shares his real-world experience growing BB & T into the tenth largest financial services holding company in the U.S. John Allison is the author of The Financial Crisis and the Free Market Cure, CEO of the Cato Institute, and retired Chairman and CEO of BB & T Corporation"-- Provided by publisher The highly anticipated follow up to The Financial Crisis and the Free Market Cure --the New York Times, Wall Street Journal , and Washington Post bestseller The Leadership Crisis and the Free Market Cure reveals the integrated principles he sees as critical to the success of any leader--all of which are modern day reflections of the American Founders' concept of life, liberty, and the pursuit of happiness. John Allison believes many of the problems in our economy are the direct result of leaders who have lost a sense of purpose in themselves and in their organization. Basing his conclusions on libertarian and Objectivist philosophy, Allison describes the values today's leaders must follow, which should guide decision making at the individual, corporate, and public policy level. He shares his real-world experience growing BB&T into the tenth largest financial services holding company in the U.S. John Allison is the author of The Financial Crisis and the Free Market Cure , CEO of the Cato Institute, and retired Chairman and CEO of BB&T Corporation. "Combining practical hands-on strategies with keen insights into public policy and business, John Allison reveals the fundamental principles he sees as critical to the success of any leader, to all organizations, and to the United States. He shows you how to create a vision of what your organization can be, how to inspire your employees with a purpose-driven mission, and how to develop strategies to make these goals a reality. He shares his personal story of growing BB & T into the tenth largest financial services holding company in the U.S. He demonstrates how the principles which lead to individual happiness are the foundation for organizational and societal well-being."-- Unedited summary from back cover