Leading Through Uncertainty
How Umpqua Bank Emerged from the Great Recession Better and Stronger than Ever
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From the CEO of Umpqua Bank, the essential leadershippractices that allowed the West Coast's largest independentcommunity bank to emerge from the economic crisis even strongerthan before
In this follow-up to the successful Leading for Growth,Umpqua Bank CEO Ray Davis shares the tactics and strategies that have allowed Umpqua to grow and succeed in the toughesteconomic environment. The results are clear: despite years ofeconomic uncertainty, Umpqua has continued its upwardtrajectory--expanding from five locations in 1994 to more than200 today. Davis's approach can help leaders recalibratetheir approaches, no matter what the industry or market upheavalthey face.
In Leading Through Uncertainty, Davis shares a conciseset of smart, actionable leadership practices that leaders can useto navigate their businesses and teams through difficult times.These include focusing on honesty and transparency, motivating andinspiring employees, building an outstanding corporate reputation,paying attention to details, and more. By showing leaders how tomaintain a clear value proposition and strong leadership,Leading Through Uncertainty will help any company secure alasting foothold in any economy.
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Raymond P. Davis
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"Ray and his colleagues have remained true to theirvalues, their belief system, their distinctive point of view aboutwhat their company could be and the role it could play in theircustomers' lives. In a book filled with powerful insights,pragmatic takeaways, and colorful stories, this to me isRay's ultimate lesson, and one that applies in good times andtough times."
--From the Foreword by William C. Taylor
"I've always believed that great leaders know whento stay the course, adjust, and reinvent. Ray Davis articulatesthis and much more in Leading Through Uncertainty, helpingleaders understand the importance of outlining a vision andstrategy. Ray's smart and practical thoughts on leadershipprovide great insight, and leaders at all levels will benefit fromreading this book."
--John Chambers, chairman and CEO, Cisco
"Ray Davis understands the complexities of leadingeffectively regardless of the economic environment. The advice inLeading Through Uncertainty is excellent and will improveboth your leadership skills and results."
-- Tim Boyle, president and CEO, ColumbiaSportswear
"Ray Davis's Leading Through Uncertainty isthoughtful, insightful, and--perhaps mostimportantly--fundamentally practical. For those who want tomake a difference in their organization, this is amust-read."
--Diana Oreck, vice president, Ritz-CarltonLeadership Center
"Not many companies can say they've emerged from theeconomic environment of the past few years stronger than they werebefore it began. Ray Davis can. In Leading ThroughUncertainty, he shares the real-world insight and businesspractices that today's leaders need to navigate theuncertainty and opportunity of the 21st centuryeconomy."
--Gary Hamel, author, What Matters Now
"Ray Davis is that rare combination: a visionary with thestraightforward voice of a pragmatist. He understands thattoday's companies must be flexible, transparent, andcustomer-centric--and Leading Through Uncertaintyprovides a clear roadmap for anyone in a leadership position on howto get there."
--Ed Herlihy, partner, Wachtell Lipton
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