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In tough economic times, when careers are derailed and leaders are forced to rewrite their professional plans, this book enlightens and uplifts. Comebacks features an all-star cast of ten leaders who endured setbacks-for some a public fall in the midst of media scrutiny-then reassessed and moved ahead with new purpose. Based on revealing interviews, the book presents a behind-the-headlines glimpse into the lives of leaders; how they drew upon resources, both internal and external, to move on; and the lessons that helped them redefine success. About the Author Andrea Redmond is a well-regarded consultant who works with select clients including boards, CEOs, and private investors on executive recruiting, management assessment, and succession needs. Prior to that, she spent 20 years with a global executive recruiting firm. As an expert in CEO selection, she recruited CEOs for several Fortune 100 companies. She serves on the Board of Directors of Children's Memorial Hospital, Northwestern University Hospital, and the Robert H. Lurie Cancer Center. Patricia Crisafulli is an accomplished writer, ghost-writer and author who has written 17 books, including The House of Dimon, a leadership profile of JPMorgan Chase CEO Jamie Dimon. A former business journalist, Crisafulli was a correspondent and deputy equities editor in the Chicago bureau of Reuters America. Her articles have appeared in the New York Times, Chicago Tribune, Boston Globe, and other national newspapers. Table of Contents Introduction: When the Rug Gets Pulled. David Neeleman: When It's Time to Move On. David Pottruck: A Portrait in Candor. Patricia Dunn: Trial by Fire. Christopher Galvin: The Power of Resilience. Herbert Pug Winokur: After the Storm. Harry M. Jansen Kraemer, Jr.: Values-Based Leadership. Jacques Jac Nasser: New Life After a Long Career. Durk Jager: Peace of Mind and Walking Away. Jamie Dimon: The Ultimate Comeback. Dale Dawson: Pursuing a Life of Passion. Notes. Acknowledgments. About the Authors. Index.