Books

Gregg Vanourek is co-author of three influential books and numerous books chapters and national reports. Gregg’s books:

• LIFE Entrepreneurs: Ordinary People Creating Extraordinary Lives is a clarion call for living with purpose and passion. It tells the stories of people who have reinvented themselves and infused their life and work with passion and fulfillment. The book draws on interviews with 55 remarkable people. Co-author: Christopher Gergen, a dynamic social entrepreneur (and friend).

• Triple Crown Leadership: Building Excellent, Ethical, and Enduring Organizations champions a better brand of leadership. It draws upon our own experience, research, and interviews with leaders in 61 organizations in 11 countries. This book was a winner of the International Book Awards and has been called “the best book on leadership since Good to Great.” Co-author: Bob Vanourek (my father and a former corporate and turnaround CEO).

• Charter Schools in Action: Renewing Public Education is an authoritative explanation and appraisal of the charter public school phenomenon, based on site visits to 100 schools, interviews with hundreds of administrators, and surveys of thousands of students, parents, and teachers. Co-authors: Chester E. Finn, Jr. and Bruno V. Manno.

Testimonials for LIFE Entrepreneurs:

“This is one of the most inspiring and unique books I have come across in a long time. It addresses many of the most daunting dilemmas that modern workers face…. Their concept of ‘Life Entrepreneurship’ is a deep one.” -from the Foreword by Warren Bennis, best-selling author of On Becoming a Leader

“Highly effective people take a principled, integrated approach to life—inspired by vision and implemented with persistence. Gergen and Vanourek do a wonderful job bringing this philosophy to life through colorful storytelling and a well-conceived framework. Pick up this book and read it. It might change your life.” –Stephen R. Covey, best-selling author, The 7 Habits of Highly Effective People

“I highly recommend it.” –Howard Schultz, former Chairman and CEO, Starbucks

“Provocative reading for all those committed to creating a life of significance and meaning. Filled with helpful strategies and hopeful stories.” –Wendy Kopp, President and Founder, Teach for America

“A new approach to professional success and personal fulfillment… this book belongs on the nightstand of every thoughtful businessperson in America.” –Daniel Pink, best-selling author

“Gergen and Vanourek address the central issue of every emerging leader, ‘How can I design my life to be both fulfilling and significant?’… A must-read for all of us to use on our own journeys.” –Bill George, best-selling author, Authentic Leadership, former CEO, Medtronic

Testimonials for Triple Crown Leadership:

“A rare combination of deep insight and helpful research, and an important book. Relevant and timely. Smart and helpful guidance for leaders about today’s pressing problems.” –Stephen R. Covey and Stephen M. R. Covey, bestselling authors (from the Foreword)

“The Vanoureks have written the new leadership manifesto.” –Richard Leider, bestselling author of The Power of Purpose

“The best leadership book since Good to Great.” –Bob Whipple, CEO, Leadergrow, “The Trust Ambassador”

“This book makes a compelling case for the kind of leadership we so desperately need today. Triple crown leaders don’t take the easy way, they find the better way.” –Frances Hesselbein, Former CEO, Girl Scouts of the U.S.A., Presidential Medal of Freedom recipient

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