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Published by Advantage Books
Distributed by Simon & Schuster
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About The Book
Your organization is in crisis. Do you have the leadership tools to turn it around?
In From Tailspin to Tailwind, Buddy Teaster—President & CEO of Soles4Souls—shares how he led a near-failing nonprofit through a dramatic transformation into a thriving global social enterprise. His story isn’t just about one organization’s turnaround; it’s a blueprint for leaders in any sector who need to navigate turbulence, rebuild trust, and chart a sustainable path forward.
Inside, you’ll learn how to:
From Tailspin to Tailwind is perfect for:
Discover how Soles4Souls repurposed more than 107 million pairs of shoes and pieces of clothing into vehicles for economic empowerment, raising household incomes globally and reducing landfill waste. Through the lens of resilience and shared leadership, the book delves into the hard-earned lessons learned during a decade of reinvention, from tackling financial mismanagement to restoring public trust.
If you’re ready to stop reacting to crisis and start leading with clarity, From Tailspin to Tailwind will show you the way.
In From Tailspin to Tailwind, Buddy Teaster—President & CEO of Soles4Souls—shares how he led a near-failing nonprofit through a dramatic transformation into a thriving global social enterprise. His story isn’t just about one organization’s turnaround; it’s a blueprint for leaders in any sector who need to navigate turbulence, rebuild trust, and chart a sustainable path forward.
Inside, you’ll learn how to:
- Restore credibility and confidence after financial mismanagement or reputational setbacks
- Transform entrenched cultures with transparency and shared leadership
- Apply entrepreneurial thinking to unlock new sources of growth and impact
- Build resilience in your people and organization to withstand ongoing disruption
- Use crisis as a catalyst for clarity, alignment, and long-term success
From Tailspin to Tailwind is perfect for:
- Executives and entrepreneurs steering companies through chaos
- Changemakers who believe adversity can fuel innovation and growth
- Managers navigating change, crisis, or team realignment
- Nonprofit leaders seeking sustainable models and renewed trust
Discover how Soles4Souls repurposed more than 107 million pairs of shoes and pieces of clothing into vehicles for economic empowerment, raising household incomes globally and reducing landfill waste. Through the lens of resilience and shared leadership, the book delves into the hard-earned lessons learned during a decade of reinvention, from tackling financial mismanagement to restoring public trust.
If you’re ready to stop reacting to crisis and start leading with clarity, From Tailspin to Tailwind will show you the way.
Product Details
- Publisher: Advantage Books (May 13, 2025)
- Length: 200 pages
- ISBN13: 9798891881839
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