Rules of Thumb by Alan Webber

Rules of Thumb by Alan Webber

"Alan Webber's wise words give guidance and hope in a world gone upside down. Incisive and practical, timely and timeless, he is a mentor of the highest order."

--Jim Collins, New York Times bestselling author of Good to Great

In Rules of Thumb, Alan Webber--co-founder of Fast Company and one of the most important thought leaders of the last two decades--provides 52 rules of thumb, one for each week of the year, to help leaders stay productive and inspired even in the most turbulent times.

Alan M. Webber is the cofounding editor of Fast Company, and was the editorial director and managing editor of the Harvard Business Review. He's worked in federal, state, and local government, writing speeches and focusing on innovative policy initiatives. He's married to Frances Diemoz, an architect and furniture maker; his son and daughter, Adam and Amanda, are his two favorite children in the world.