ENDORSEMENTS
"In the post-crisis world, values and culture are paramount to corporate leadership. Kraemer’s book provides leaders with the tools to develop their talent and fit inside a social context. His focus on self-reflection, balance, true self-confidence, and genuine humility ring true to me and are practiced inside GE. This is a new world. Values count.…Get with it!"
—Jeff Immelt, Chairman and CEO, General Electric Company

"A worthy read for any aspiring leader. Kraemer leverages his unique collection of world-class experiences to bring the leadership journey to life in a compelling and practical fashion."
—Douglas R. Conant, President and CEO, Campbell Soup Company

"Values-based leadership has never been more important, and for anyone wanting to be a better leader, every page of Kraemer’s book offers practical advice."
—Greg Case, President and CEO, Aon Corporation

"Kraemer’s engaging book takes you into the heart of genuine leadership: the practices and habits that enable leaders to be reflective, self-aware and genuinely humble. Like learning from a superb mentor, Kraemer shares his deep experience and inner secrets of what it takes to lead a great organization."
—Bill George, Professor, Harvard Business School; former Chair and CEO, Medtronic; and best-selling author, True North and Seven Lessons for Leading in Crisis.

"There’s a difference between doing things right—and doing the right thing. This is the essence of values-based leadership, which Kraemer captures in this lively and highly readable book. A must read for traveling the road ahead."
—Gary Burnison, CEO, Korn/Ferry International

"In an increasingly fast-paced and turbulent world, leadership based on character and values will be essential for impact and success. This book provides a wonderfully clear and practical view of what values-based leadership means and how it can be applied in our everyday life."
—Dominic Barton, Global Managing Director, McKinsey & Company

"A true understanding of the principles of values-based leadership is critical for both current and aspiring leaders. Having known Harry as a student, leader and colleague at Kellogg for more than 30 years, I know he clearly embodies these principles. From Values to Action includes important managerial insights from his experiences as a CEO, an executive partner in private equity, and a board member.
—Donald Jacobs, Dean Emeritus, Northwestern University Kellogg Graduate School of Management

"In an environment of unprecedented skepticism and low opinions of business and leadership values in general, Harry Kraemer has hit the nail on the head. He effectively integrates leadership values and results with a roadmap to achieve both. Not surprising, Kraemer’s class on values-based leadership has become one of the most popular at the Kellogg School of Management. This book is a must read for current and aspiring leaders."
—Mike Zafirovski, Former CEO of Nortel and former COO of Motorola

"A practical guide to leadership based on Kraemer’s experiences as a highly respected and effective CEO."
—Gregg Steinhafel, Chairman, President and CEO, Target Corp.

"From Values to Action is a genuine reflection of what Harry Kraemer lives on a daily basis. He is a true values-based leader from whom we all can learn a great deal."
—Louis Simpson, President and CEO, GEICO

"From Values to Action speaks to the heart and soul of leadership. For all of his achievements as a business leader, Kraemer’s true focus has remained his devotion to family, friends and community, proving the point that personal and professional achievement are not mutually exclusive—indeed they are inextricably linked. A quick and captivating read that I will no doubt revisit for years to come."
—Kelly J. Grier, Managing Partner, Chicago Office, Ernst & Young LLP

"Kraemer’s realistic and pragmatic approach, combined with his passion for values-based leadership, offers great insights. From Values to Action is especially valuable for young MBAs beginning their leadership journey. They will find in Harry Kraemer a generous, thoughtful guide."
—Dipak Jain, Dean INSEAD

"Through the dual lens of CEO and executive partner in private equity, Kraemer offers a compelling case that value-rooted executives are best equipped to thrive personally and deliver exceptional business results."
—Robert W. Lane, Retired Chairman and CEO, Deere & Company