About the Book
Ziskin has filled WillBe with insight, lessons learned, and anecdotes covering everyday organizational life and situations readers are sure to recognize. He guides readers through a self-diagnostic tour and assessment of certain “what would you do” situations, each aimed at highlighting what works and what does not work in the workplace. Readers can’t help but feel energized to turn what they learn into action.
- Are you getting ready to complete college or graduate school?
- Are you in the first 10-15 years of your career?
- Do you aspire to realize your full potential?
- Are you a senior leader who wants to invest in the development of high potential up-and-comers?
WillBe is not your typical self-help, leadership development book. At just 117 pages, it is brief, to the point, and pragmatic. WillBe is about discovering, identifying, nurturing, and understanding what distinguishes WillBe‘s from WannaBe’s in the first place:
- WillBe’s are high potentials who have the promise and ability to take on positions of additional responsibility and accountability over time, and to perform at levels that far exceed others.
- WillBe’s clearly have what it takes—the ambition and attributes, the will and the skill—to fulfill the promise that others see in them.
- WannaBe’s may aspire to achieve great things and to live up to lofty expectations, but they do NOT have what it takes.
Reader Praise
“Ian Ziskin brings an uncanny and practical perspective to the human dimension of driving great company performance. He’s seen it all, and offers sage advice to up-and-coming WillBe’s.” (Dr. Ronald D. Sugar, Retired Chairman and CEO, Northrop Grumman Corporation, Member, Board of Directors of Apple, Amgen, and Chevron)
“Congratulations on WillBe . . . I very much liked the voice you employed throughout: elegant, yet still clear and practical. I particularly enjoyed the chapters on ‘Anticipation’ and ‘Self-Awareness.’ Very keen insights, and the check-lists are a terrific inclusion.” (Reader)
“WillBe is absolutely fantastic—quick, to-the-point advice for HR professionals. I truly enjoyed reading it and plan to order several copies so I can share it with my peers and colleagues.” (Reader)
“Thank you for the incredible tool (WillBe) you have given me and the rest of my leadership class! After countless leadership textbooks, articles, and case studies, I was pleasantly surprised at the simplicity of WillBe. Each chapter explains such a profound and essential aspect of leadership but in a straightforward, fool-proof manner. I consider that a highly commendable and impressive quality in any book.” (Reader)
“Focused, action-oriented, and fast paced, this book is a must read for any executive who wants to succeed. In 13 crisp, thought-provoking, and absolutely on-the-button chapters, this book resonates with ideas and insights in a format that suits even the busiest of executives.” (Lynda Gratton, Professor of Management Practice, London Business School, Founder of the Hot Spots Movement)
“WillBe is an appetizing and attractive read for busy people. It’s easy-to-read, wise, and practical with some great quotes, situations, self assessments, and commitment/action plans. It is a gem, and a welcome addition to our Resource Library.” (Reader)
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