WIndward Leadership is a field manual for leading durable change in today s political, neurotic, time-starved, and resource-poor, organizations. With clear and sometimes provocative language, Windward Leadership weaves together helpful analogies, metaphors, and good sense. Moving quickly from theory to pragmatic issues, Ruprecht shares key lessons, and provides concrete tools and methods for turning principle-centered leadership and team-oriented management into operational action. Ruprecht"s pragmatic approach remains unconstrained by today s conventional thought. A manifesto for change from the middle out, Ruprecht s message is designed to open leaders minds and steer them away from the dysfunctional habits, assumptions, and tendencies that are prevalent in today s typical organizations. Whatever the prevailing winds and political seas in which you sail, whatever kind of organization yours may be, no matter where your organization may be in the hierarchy, no matter how big the organization you lead may be, Windward Leadership will help you make that corner of the planet, which you have the good fortune to lead, a better place. "Jim has written a crisp and entertaining book on leadership and leading organizational change. Told through the lens of Jim s own experience, the book is a collection of time tested theories and practical methods explained with terrific quotes, entertaining stories, and theoretical frameworks generated from the world s best leaders, business thinkers, and historical figures." Dave Marver, President & Chief Executive Officer, Cardiac Science Corporation "Here is a leader who has been in the trenches and shares what works and what doesn t. As evidenced by his history of successful leadership roles in an impressive variety of companies, spanning the full range of economic conditions, Ruprecht s approach to getting things done is honest and straightforward. He knows that a leader is not there to replicate the status quo even when they may be the very person who gave the quo its status. Windward Leadership is food for the thoughtful leader, written with great style about making things better for the organization and all stakeholders by how one leads and serves." Dr. Bowen White, M.D. Physician, teacher, consultant, speaker, clown, and author of Why Normal Isn t Healthy: How to Find Heart, Meaning, Passion & Humor on the Road Most Traveled "What other books on leadership promise, Ruprecht actually delivers an insightful, strategic yet pragmatic approach for changing your organization to create competitive advantage. A truly compelling read!" Michael A. Boylan Founder & Chief Executive Officer, Accelerant International, LLC, author of: The Power to Get in; TEETH, Does Your Value Proposition Have Any; and Accelerants. "Drawn from his years of hands-on experience, Windward Leadership brings Ruprecht s pragmatic approach to leadership of business and technologies. He is experienced with a broad range of businesses from new ventures and startups through Fortune 100s. He is an inspiring leader, has assisted in business turn-arounds, and has successfully nurtured organiza