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Foreword by Robert Kraft.

Prologue The Globe is Shaking.

Why Go Global Now?

The Journey Ahead.

Part I Preparing for an Adventure.

Chapter 1 Today’s Interconnected Globe.

Back to the Future.

Bringing Down theWalls.

Five Factors That Shake the Multi-Polar World.

Key Points to Consider.

Chapter 2 Financial Realities.

Realities of Supply and Demand.

Realities of Increased Volatility and Inflation.

New Realities of Financial Reporting.

New Realities of the Global Enterprise.

Key Points to Consider.

Chapter 3 Four Types of Leaders.

Courageous Leadership in Action.

Courage Quotient.

Building Blocks of Courage.

Key Points to Consider.

Part II Connecting the World in Six Stops.

Chapter 4 Cultural Norms.

My Awakening.

Opportunity Is Now.

New Sources of Opportunity.

New Sources of Capital.

New Sources of Talent.

Guides to the Multi-Polar World.

Snapshot of the Future.

Key Points to Consider.

Chapter 5 Winning the Battle for Talent.

Today’sWorkforce.

The Global Generation.

Connecting and Engaging.

Intimate, Yet Isolated.

Inspiring a Cause.

Key Points to Consider.

Chapter 6 Women Working.

Untapped Resources.

EducatingWomen to Fuel Economic Growth.

Choices for Women Around theWorld.

Open the Doors to Opportunity.

Building Global Capabilities.

What Is Measured Happens.

Impact of Women Board Members and Executives.

Nurturing Future Global Leaders.

Key Points to Consider.

Chapter 7 Shareholder Interests.

What’s the Fuss about Globalization?

Overcoming New Tensions.

Role of State Capitalism.

Emerging Market Multinationals Go Global.

Institutional Funds.

Venturing Ahead.

Key Points to Consider.

Chapter 8 Entrepreneurs from A to Z.

Disaggregation Leads to Innovation.

Identifying New Opportunities.

Accessing Human Capital.

Breeding Entrepreneurs.

Bulldozing Barriers.

Urgent Need to Act.

Key Points to Consider.

Chapter 9 Values and Global Context.

Framework for Cultural Values.

Societal Values and Employer Brands.

Context of Values for Courageous Leadership.

Remaining True to Yourself.

Key Points to Consider.

Epilogue Continuing Your Journey to New Horizons.

Acknowledgments.

Notes.

Index.