Cultural Transformations

“Essential for practicing professionals and academics, Cultural Transformations is saturated with insights and findings on organizational leadership that you can apply immediately. Mattone and Vaidya show why some organizational cultures are able to generate long-term sustainability and how you can implement proven turnaround strategies today!”

– Marshall Goldsmith, executive coach and best-selling author of Triggers

“Cultural Transformations is a powerful inquiry into the nature of leadership and the increasing role that culture plays in today's business world. Not only is it inspiring to hear from such a distinguished group of CEOs, but authors John Mattone and Nick Vaidya show us how to implement the type of change and evolution they're talking about.”

– Deborah DiSanzo, general manager, IBM Watson Health

“Every year new books are published that offer promising solutions to the business challenges that are present in today's complicated global market. What makes this book special is both the high-caliber inquiry that John Mattone (with Nick Vaidya) bring to the table and the talented and diverse group of CEOs he interviews in pursuit of a deeper understanding of the importance and power of a strong corporate culture, as well as the leadership dynamics required to see it thrive.

I recommend this book to anyone looking for inspiration and creative thought stimulation to bring their company to the next level.”

– Bill Logue, former president and CEO of FedEx Freight

“By mining the expert opinions of many successful CEOs and entrepreneurs, John Mattone and Nick Vaidya distill the essential practices for successful leadership derived from their journeys through failure and success. This book is a tale of hard work and dedication. It is a call to action, a reminder to bow our heads and give deference to the expertise of the team. It is a plea for resilience and an invitation to stay strong and positive through hardships. By reading these pages you will feel the humility of leaders who dispel the mythical figure of the ‘super CEO’ in favor of a humble builder of teams, one who is aware of the constant and ever-changing business environment and who relies on the wisdom of co-workers. The practical habits described in this book will give you a foundation to become an effective leader. ”

– Fabio Polenti, MD, chief medical operations officer of The Cleveland Clinic Florida

“I wish that all our leaders – in business and in politics – would read Cultural Transformations. It contains invaluable insights from 14 diverse leaders who have each built successful companies and thriving cultures within their organizations. If our leaders digested even a fraction of their wisdom and experience, the world would be a better place.”

– Joseph Mancuso, founder of CEO Clubs and author of 27 best-selling business books

“Cultural Transformations is a must-read for leaders of companies of any size and industry. John Mattone and Nick Vaidya are progressive, bold, and inspiring in their modern and ‘think differently’ approach to leadership. They provide constructive and immediate executional steps that any company can use as they navigate the ever-changing, competitive global marketplace. Enriched by actual conversations with successful CEOs from various industries who share both their professional and personal journeys, this book on leadership is valid, real and transforming.”

– Ruthie Davis, founder, president, and designer of luxury shoe brand Ruthie Davis

“In Cultural Transformations John Mattone and Nick Vaidya treat readers to something very rare – a peek inside the minds of 14 CEOs who have successfully led their organizations through major change initiatives. The authors sit you down in a front row seat and give you an unobstructed view of how senior leaders think about and respond to the challenges of the modern workplace. And drawing on their own experience, John and Nick organize the lessons learned from these masters of culture and leadership into a six-step process that will enable you to design and implement your own cultural transformation. This is a timely book that will stand the test of time.”

– Jim Kouzes, coauthor of The Leadership Challenge and Dean's Executive Fellow of Leadership, Leavey School of Business, Santa Clara University

“Cultural Transformations gets at the underlying roots of organizational malaise and lackluster leadership, two of the biggest issues facing companies today. Mattone and Vaidya describe the mindsets required for effective leaders and cultures to thrive in an environment of constant change. Better yet, the CEO interviews provide pragmatic examples and real-world advice, which are much more relatable than theoretical models. This book is a must-read for anyone embarking on a change program.”

– Karen Phelan, author of the international bestseller I'm Sorry I Broke Your Company

“Today's leader faces an array of complex challenges not even dreamed about by his or her predecessors.