Weber, Jim
Running with Purpose: How Brooks Outpaced Goliath Competitors to Lead the Pack
- ISBN 13:
- 9781400231683
- author:
- Weber, Jim
- format:
- Hardback
- publisher:
- HarperCollins Leadership
- language:
- English
- Publication Year:
- 2022
- Pages:
- 304
- Dimensions:
- 23.6 x 16 x 2 centimetres (0.38
- Genre:
- Business, Leadership, Biography,
- Condition:
- New
- Availability:
- Item usually sent within 4 working days
Description
Discover how Brooks Running Company CEO Jim Weber transformed a struggling business into a billion-dollar brand in the global running market. In "Running with Purpose", Weber shares his leadership memoir, offering insights and takeaways for current and aspiring leaders, entrepreneurs, and runners worldwide. Weber's journey began with a seventh-grade dream to run a successful company that delivered something people passionately valued. He devised a bold strategy to turn Brooks around, focusing on customer obsession, building trust, competing with heart, and having fun along the way. With Berkshire Hathaway's support, Brooks' business surged, becoming a leading brand in the athletic, fitness, and outdoor categories. This book provides a clear look at Brooks' unique brand positioning, six leadership lessons learned by Weber, and how they are applied to develop staff into authentic leaders.