[Wednesday Wisdom] : Forged In Crisis by Nancy Koehn

Forged in Crisis is a book full of insights on leadership during times of crisis. Focusing on the achievements of 5 world leaders, including that of the legendary Abraham Lincoln, author Nancy Koehn talks about the true spirit of leadership and the lessons we should draw from history in her book. Though these leaders are from different fields, a common thread that binds them together is their experience of overcoming seemingly insurmountable obstacles. By retracing their childhood and determining the shaping forces in these individuals' lives, Koehn provides readers a peek into the circumstances that made molded these individuals into great leaders.

Koehn's insightful commentary on the lives and achievements of these leaders is extremely useful to help readers identify the various lessons they can learn by embodying these individuals. Well-researched and well-written, Forged in Crisis proves to be a worthwhile read for all those who want to learn how to navigate through troubled waters and steer their ship to safety in times of crisis.