Not for the Faint of Heart: Lessons in Courage, Power, and Persistence by Wendy

Description: FREE SHIPPING UK WIDE Not for the Faint of Heart by Wendy R. Sherman Distinguished diplomat Ambassador Wendy Sherman brings readers inside the negotiating room to show how to put diplomatic values like courage, power, and persistence to work in their own lives. FORMAT Paperback LANGUAGE English CONDITION Brand New Publisher Description Few people have sat across from the Iranians and the North Koreans at the negotiating table. Wendy Sherman has done both. During her time as the lead US negotiator of the historic Iran nuclear deal and throughout her distinguished career, Wendy Sherman has amassed tremendous expertise in the most pressing foreign policy issues of our time. Throughout her life-from growing up in civil-rights-era Baltimore, to stints as a social worker, campaign manager, and business owner, to advising multiple presidents-she has relied on values that have shaped her approach to work and leadership: authenticity, effective use of power and persistence, acceptance of change, and commitment to the team.Not for the Faint of Heart takes readers inside the world of international diplomacy and into the mind of one of our most effective negotiators-often the only woman in the room. She shows why good work in her field is so hard to do, and how we can learn to apply core skills of diplomacy to the challenges in our own lives. Author Biography Wendy R. Sherman is Senior Counsellor at Albright Stonebridge Group and former Under Secretary of State for Political Affairs. In January 2019, Ambassador Sherman will join Harvard Kennedy School as a professor of the practice in public leadership and director of the Schools Center for Public Leadership. She serves on the boards of the International Crisis Group and the Atlantic Council, and is a member of the Council on Foreign Relations and the Aspen Strategy Group. Ambassador Sherman led the U.S. negotiating team that reached agreement on a Joint Comprehensive Plan of Action between the P5+1, the European Union, and Iran for which, among other diplomatic accomplishments, she was awarded the National Security Medal by President Barack Obama. Prior to her service at the Department of State, she was Vice Chair and founding partner of the Albright Stonebridge Group, Counselor of the Department of State under Secretary Madeleine Albright and Special Advisor to President Clinton and Policy Coordinator on North Korea, and Assistant Secretary for Legislative Affairs under Secretary Warren Christopher. Early in her career, she managed Senator Barbara Mikulskis successful campaign for the U.S Senate and served as Director of EMILYS list. She served on the Presidents Intelligence Advisory Board, was Chair of the Board of Directors of Oxfam America and served on the U.S. Department of Defenses Defense Policy Board and Congressional Commission on the Prevention of Weapons of Mass Destruction, Proliferation and Terrorism. Review "A powerful, deeply personal, and absorbing book written by one of Americas smartest and most dedicated diplomats. This tale of courage and persistence will inspire readers of all backgrounds, while giving them unparalleled insights into some of the most critical issues of our time."--Madeleine K. Albright, 64th U.S. Secretary of State "A riveting read. Shermans candid stories about the way women relate to success, failure, and persistence is a balm for every reader who has been one of a few, or the only woman at the table. This book is a must for anyone who wants to understand what modern, winning talent looks like, and how it can bring two sides together in a world where that is becoming more and more difficult." --Claire Shipman, journalist and coauthor of The Confidence Code "Compelling... [Sherman] offers a vivid reminder that diplomacy is about hard work, persistence and the accumulation of experience... Future decision-makers can give themselves a huge head start simply by reading this book...the definitive account of the nuclear negotiation with Iran."--Jason Rezaian, Washington Post"Sherman shares stories of her time in the State Department negotiating the most sensitive issues of our time, bringing readers inside the world of international diplomacy and into the mind of one of our most effective diplomatic negotiators. Sherman also shares personal stories that show how our private experiences affect our professional lives, offering advice for forging common ground, and understanding the nature and use of power to help us reach our own goals... Very much worth reading."--Bustle"This is an indispensable insiders account of Americas negotiations with Iran and North Korea and a timely reminder of the importance of diplomacy. Sherman and her colleagues struggles to make peace underscore how recently expertise and careful strategy were tangible realities of foreign policy, rather than lost arts. This book is also the personal saga of a woman navigating a generation of change in American politics. At an inflection point in our national conversations about diplomacy and gender, this book is illuminating on both fronts." --Ronan Farrow, contributing writer, New Yorker, and author of War on Peace "Wendy doesnt just write about the value of courage, power, and persistence, she lives it. Shes an example that a strong negotiator can also be a humane mentor. Her work helped prevent a war and a stop a nuclear arms race. As someone who has been privileged to be Wendys teammate and even more grateful to remain her friend, I know every reader will learn much from her story but even more from her example." --John Kerry, 68th U.S. Secretary of State and author of Every Day Is Extra "Wendy Sherman draws on childhood lessons of equal justice forged during the civil rights era to pioneering experiences navigating a professional world dominated by men to illustrate invaluable negotiating skills for women in all aspects of life. Interwoven with revelations about the historic Iran negotiations, hers is a compelling narrative, never needed more than today." --Andrea Mitchell, chief foreign affairs correspondent, NBC News anchor, MSNBC Sharp and genuine, the book is as much a testament to [Ambassador Shermans] accomplishments as it is a call to find common ground...[and] do good in an increasingly polarized world. Insightful reading."--Kirkus Reviews Long Description Few people have sat across from the Iranians and the North Koreans at the negotiating table. Wendy Sherman has done both. During her time as the lead US negotiator of the historic Iran nuclear deal and throughout her distinguished career, Wendy Sherman has amassed tremendous expertise in the most pressing foreign policy issues of our time. Throughout her life-from growing up in civil-rights-era Baltimore, to stints as a social worker, campaign manager, and business owner, to advising multiple presidents-she has relied on values that have shaped her approach to work and leadership: authenticity, effective use of power and persistence, acceptance of change, and commitment to the team. Not for the Faint of Heart takes readers inside the world of international diplomacy and into the mind of one of our most effective negotiators-often the only woman in the room. She shows why good work in her field is so hard to do, and how we can learn to apply core skills of diplomacy to the challenges in our own lives. Review Quote "Wendy doesnt just write about the value of courage, power, and persistence, she lives it. Shes an example that a strong negotiator can also be a humane mentor. Her work helped prevent a war and a stop a nuclear arms race. As someone who has been privileged to be Wendys teammate and even more grateful to remain her friend, I know every reader will learn much from her story but even more from her example."-- John Kerry , 68th U.S. Secretary of State and author of Every Day Is Extra Promotional "Headline" Distinguished diplomat Ambassador Wendy Sherman brings readers inside the negotiating room to show how to put diplomatic values like courage, power, and persistence to work in their own lives. Details ISBN1568588143 Author Wendy R. Sherman Pages 256 Year 2020 ISBN-10 1568588143 ISBN-13 9781568588148 Format Paperback Imprint PublicAffairs,U.S. Subtitle Lessons in Courage, Power, and Persistence Place of Publication New York Country of Publication United States DEWEY 327.73055 Short Title Not for the Faint of Heart Language English Publisher PublicAffairs,U.S. Publication Date 2020-07-09 US Release Date 2020-07-09 UK Release Date 2020-07-09 Audience General NZ Release Date 2020-09-07 AU Release Date 2020-09-07 We've got this At The Nile, if you're looking for it, we've got it. With fast shipping, low prices, friendly service and well over a million items - you're bound to find what you want, at a price you'll love! 30 DAY RETURN POLICY No questions asked, 30 day returns! FREE DELIVERY No matter where you are in the UK, delivery is free. SECURE PAYMENT Peace of mind by paying through PayPal and eBay Buyer Protection TheNile_Item_ID:136457762;

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