JOE MacINNIS is a physician, scientist, author and motivational speaker who led the teams that made the first science dives at the North Pole and built the world's first polar undersea station. He was among the first to dive to the Titanic and has worked with the US Navy, the Canadian government, the Russian Academy of Sciences and NASA. He has given keynote presentations on leadership to IBM, Microsoft, GE, National Geographic and the US Naval Academy. The author of 10 books, his research has earned him 6 honorary degrees and his nation's highest honour, the Order of Canada.
"This is a fast-paced, lyrical blueprint of leadership from a man
who's been inside the fire. If you're young or young at heart and
want to save the world, you'll want to read this book."
—Robert F. Kennedy, Jr., President, Waterkeeper Alliance
"Whether under fire or underwater, leadership is like a
muscle. In this action-packed account from the front lines of
exploration and armed conflict, Joe MacInnis shows us how it works
and how to exercise it."
—James Cameron, Academy Award-winning director of Titanic and
Avatar
“Dr. Joe MacInnis personifies the marrow of true leadership: when
he believes in you . . . you believe in yourself. Here is an
invaluable guide on how to exercise command and achieve
results—from the depth of the high Arctic to the summits of the
office towers piercing the urban skies.”
—Peter C. Newman, bestselling author
“Dr. Joe MacInnis brings a unique perspective to the subject of
leadership. He’s lived inside its fire with men and women who
perform dangerous, meaningful tasks on behalf of science or their
country. This is an insider’s view of a critically important area
of human performance.”
—Col. Bill Bentley, Director, Canadian Forces Leadership
Institute
“Decades ago I dove under the ice at the North Pole with Dr. Joe
and witnessed his unique style of leadership. In this riveting and
informative book he takes you from the abyssal ocean to the moon
and back—and reveals essential leadership qualities from the likes
of Pierre Trudeau, Kathy Sullivan, James Cameron and Buzz
Aldrin.”
—Gilbert M. Grosvenor, fourth president of the National Geographic
Society
“From the first science dives at the North Pole to the exploration
of RMS Titanic at the bottom of the Atlantic Ocean, few humans have
had Joe MacInnis’s range of high-risk experiences. His insights,
tested in the fire of real-life challenges, are invaluable to every
aspiring leader.”
—David Peterson, twentieth premier of Ontario
“A highly personal look at that special breed, from president John
F. Kennedy to filmmaker James Cameron to journalist Walter
Cronkite, who live by the code of leadership. This is an inspired
read.”
—Sven-Olof Lindblad, CEO, Lindblad Expeditions
“Dr. Joe MacInnis is a leader among leaders, a man who’s
participated in events that have shaped history above and below the
sea. In these lyrical pages, he shares frontline insights on the
structure and dynamics of leadership.”
—Sylvia A. Earle, Explorer-in-Residence, National Geographic
Society
“In this masterful account of the complex essence of true
leadership, Joe MacInnis introduces us to some of the remarkable
people he has met and worked with during his extraordinary life.
Through their words and deeds he shows how real leadership—not the
kind trumpeted by Hollywood action flicks or business
bestsellers—is a subtle alchemy of bravery, mental agility,
integrity and interpersonal genius. His stories will give you
goosebumps—and lessons in leadership you’ll never forget.”
—Thomas Homer-Dixon, professor and author of The Upside of Down
“The poet laureate of the deep ocean has captured the essence of
leadership in lethal environments. Here are compelling stories
about its essential traits and the pathways to achieve them. Five
stars!”
—Scott Carpenter, Mercury 7 astronaut
“A celebrated Canadian explorer has written a book about the
straight, stark reality of influencing others while pushing the
limits of human performance. Here are important messages to help
each of us on our lifelong leadership journey.”
—Dave Williams, shuttle astronaut STS-90 and STS-118
“A riveting and inspiring book. Joe MacInnis offers compelling
insights into the attributes of great leaders and practical steps
to help you become a better leader and, coincidentally, a better
person.”
—David Naylor, President, University of Toronto
“Part biography, part instruction manual, this is a unique
introduction to a vital subject. A must-read book!”
—Lt. Gen. Hal Moore (USA Ret’d.), author of We Were Soldiers Once
and Young
“For my entire life, I’ve been lucky enough to have Dr. Joe for a
thoughtful counsellor, wise teacher, inspiring mentor and dear
friend. If you want to become the leader your community and the
world so desperately needs, this book is for you.”
—Justin Trudeau, Member of Parliament, District of Papineau
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