The Art of the Possible: Create an Organization With No Limitations. Daniel M. Jacobs

      © Copyright 2009 by Daniel M. Jacobs. All rights reserved.

      No part of this book may be reproduced in any form or by any electronic or mechanical means including information storage and retrieval systems, without permission in writing from the author. The only exception is by a reviewer, who may quote short excerpts in a review.

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      ISBN-13: 978-1-4566-0546-9

      Library of Congress Control Number: 2010921052

      TOPIC:

      An integrated leadership and management guide to success. Specific steps that can be taken to improve performance in any organization. Focus is on the positive and the possible using seven practical and proven best practices. Combines best practices in leadership techniques and management processes.

      STYLE/APPROACH:

      Seven Best Practices, a chapter for each, detailed with real-world examples and success stories. Each chapter contains guidelines and checklists, with a self-assessment tool for each best practice. The objective is to move the reader to action.

      TARGET AUDIENCE:

      Today’s developing young leader. Mid-level to Sr. Management personnel in large and small businesses, professional and civic organizations, government agencies, non-profits, and entrepreneurs – men and women – who aspire to leadership positions.

      ADVANCE PRAISE:

      “Dan Jacobs’ profound understanding of leadership and management - how the two differ and how each can best be applied in conjunction with the other - has produced literally billions of dollars in success for his clients. The Art of the Possible charts that path to success for all who are willing to work hard enough to follow it.” -- Jed Babbin, former Deputy Undersecretary of Defense and Editor, Human Events.

      “This is not just another business book. This is a must read for anyone interested in building and improving an organization or managing a project to success. Dan Jacobs understands people and what motivates them to succeed. He also understands better than anyone I know how to bring people and processes together.” -- Michael Dallas, Chief Operating Officer, Thomas Jefferson National Accelerator Facility

      “What I like most about The Art of the Possible: Create an Organization with No Limitations is that it is so very practical. Seven steps to help you be more successful—not buzzwords or “flavors-of-the-month” but seven proven best practices, each fully explained with examples, guidelines, and checklists and personal action plan scorecards. It’s easy to read, clearly written, well illustrated, and concise. And, it’s the kind of book that you return to again and again, the kind of book that you really use to solve real problems and achieve real and lasting success. With The Art of the Possible, Dan has put into words what he has taught to thousands—with amazing results.” -- Randal Wotring, President, URS Federal Services

      “Dan Jacobs’ The Art of the Possible: Create an Organization with No Limitations does more than just combine proven best practices in leadership techniques and management processes. He quickly charts a relentless course for success using a step-by-step, straight-forward, no-nonsense approach for the creation of an organization with no limits. He offers clear, powerful guidelines, checklists and self-assessment tools to help any leader succeed - especially in high stakes environments where just being good is not good enough!” -- Frank J. Anderson, Jr., President, Defense Acquisition University

      “Dan’s book provides a cogent set of building blocks for becoming an effective leader. If you master his Art of the Possible, your desired outcome for any action or activity you pursue will not only be possible, but probable.” -- Brent Armstrong, EVP, Performance Results Corporation

      “The Art of the Possible: Create an Organization with No Limitations provides the reader a proven primer for success. This isn’t your ordinary business tome; it is a profound statement of what is necessary to build and sustain a world class organization. Read it, follow it – it works” -- Edward V. Garlich, Jr., Founder/Managing Director, Washington Research Group

      “Dan Jacobs’ book is a treasure trove of insights, concepts and ideas that every aspiring manager should come to understand, appreciate and practice. The book is laced with lessons and experiences articulated by a remarkable array of corporate, government, sport leaders and even philosophers. The only possible weakness of this terrific text is that the reader cannot enjoy seeing and hearing Dan’s persuasive, personable and powerful presentation of the fundamental and essential insights and suggestions presented in this book. It is a “must read.”-- Timothy J. Waters, Esq., Partner, McDermott Will & Emery