Gail Southwell new book release...
Lessons in Leadership, Laughter and Love brings together real-life accounts from those who helped shape a more collaborative and human-centered workplace within Ford Motor Company. Through moments of challenge, humor, and growth, each story reveals the power of leadership in action, followed by distilled lessons and reflections that invite deeper consideration.
Integrity in negotiation, clarity of purpose, and the rare ability to build bridges where others see division. These are the principles designed for leaders navigating organizational change. Engage with this experience to meaningfully elevate outcomes and strengthen long-term agreements.
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Table of Contents:
Dedication
Acknowledgments
Preface
Introduction
Chapter 1 -
• Lessons in Leadership
• Breath of Fresh Air
• A Diamond in the Rough
• Integrity, Loyalty and Occasional Hard Work
• Be a Bridge Builder
• Picking Pepper out of Fly Shit
• A Man of His Word
• Enter Into the Agreement They Want
• Do Your Homework
• Know When to Get Off the Horse
• Fair and Open-Minded
• Goals and Tactics
• Strong and Gentle
Chapter 2 -
• Lessons in Laughter
• Grandpa's Green Seersucker Suit
• Butts Are Butts, So Pucker Up!
• More Handles on a Garbage Can
• Parting of the Red Sea
• Blessed are the Peacemakers and our Rib Eater too!
• Show Them “The Beast”
• Get the Jaws of Life
• Call Them as You See ’Em
Chapter 3 -
• Lessons in Love
• Follow Your Dream
• Act with Humanity
Conclusion
The Contributors
Lessons in Leadership, Laughter and Love
By Gail Southwell
ISBN 978-1-0683131-5-8
Publisher : Centaury Press (January 25, 2025)
Language : English
Paperback : 200 pages
Soft Cover : Matte Finish
ISBN-13 : 978-1-0683131-5-8
Item Weight : 0.9 pounds
Dimensions : 12.9 x 19.8 cm
