Passion and Ice: Leading Through Values

By Stephen F. Stefano

This book, however, is simply about values in leadership. Those values transcend my career at GlaxoSmithKline and extend back to experiences from my childhood, some of which I describe here as having... This description may be from another edition of this product.

• Format: Hardcover
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1597150509
• ISBN13: 9781597150507
• Release Date: March 2008
• Publisher: Chapel Hill Press, Inc.
• Length: 216 Pages

Customer Reviews

Passion and Ice: What Business School Should Teach

When I first picked up Stephen Stefano's "Passion and Ice", I thought it was just another biography about what drives some of the most successful executives in America. Boy, was I wrong. I couldn't put it down; it was anything but "another" autobiography. Stefano's book is so relevant today in an age where "trickle down" economics and pure self-interest are now being questioned like never before. Instead, Stefano methodically and honestly illustrates through his own life experiences that being driven by values rather than the naked pursuit of profits will, in the end, lead to greater profits. It is a story that every business school in America should have on their required reading lists. Nicely done, Stephen.

Testament to Leading through Values

This was a very quick read that clearly demonstrated the elegant simplicity and effectiveness of leading through values. The personal stories shared with the reader were compelling and offered testimony to how the values of passion, integrity, courage and empathy have been harnessed, and used, by the author to answer some of the most difficult dilemmas that leaders, managers, spouses and parents face. A must read.

Great read!

Hi Steve -- I really enjoyed your book! I felt like you were in the room reading it to me. Your personality and your energy came right out of the pages. The examples of the different leaders you have worked with were excellent. You could really envision what you were talking about and what made some better leaders than others. Of course your ICE concept is dead on and something I personally connect with extremely well. I absolutely believe in Integrity, Courage and Empathy and have always strived to be a leader with these qualities. Bottom line, Steve ... you nailed it! You must be SO proud! --Anne

Excellent tips on management

I read this book while traveling. It is an easy quick read and holds the reader's attention. The principles are substantiated by real life examples and not only is applicable to business, but to everyday life. If more managers took the author's advice, both employees and managers would have more success.

Oustanding practical tips for leading in business and life

Dear Steve, Over the weekend I read your book "Passion and Ice". I found it irresistible to the end, only putting it down for brief interruptions. Having known you over the last 8 years and listening to you speak, many of the stories were familiar. Your Passion and leadership are inspirational and a model for us all. I know that your stories and examples will touch everyone who reads it. The relationship you describe with your Dad is heartfelt and brings back many memories for me of my Dad. While my Dad and yours never knew each other on earth I know they would have liked each others principles and zest for life. What great examples for young men ! In closing let me say that this is simply the best, most practical book I have read in years (and I read many). Your lessons taught reach far beyond leading in business but, more importantly, are great examples of how to lead a better life. I intend to reflect on the ICE principles in my days moving forward and hope to apply them to every aspect of life. I will encourage others to read and do the same.