The Book of Hard Choices - Case Studies in Business Ethics & Dilemmas

“The stories in The Book of Hard Choices are more than case studies—they are intensely dramatic and personal, surprising and deeply moving. They implicitly challenge the reader to ask, “What would I have done?” This book should be required reading for any professional ethics course—and any professional.”

— Betty Sue Flowers, Ph.D., business consultant and Executive Director of the LBJ Presidential Library

“Do the lines between right and wrong blur when profit is on the line? Is there a place for honesty and integrity in today's competitive marketplace? In The Book of Hard Choices, two seasoned, highly successful business leaders provide invaluable reflections for anyone who aspires to a life and career of integrity and self-respect.  By examining a mind-stretching collection of real-world stories from outstanding leaders in many walks of life, Autry and Roy provide a hopeful and actionable map for navigating a path toward a new model of 21st century leadership."

—Ken Dychtwald, Ph.D., bestselling author of Age Wave, Age Power, The Power Years and Workforce Crisis, and Founder and CEO of Age Wave

“These real life stories steer right into the practice of making the difficult choices necessary for principled participation and leadership in the workplace. Thoughtful, helpful, and ultimately invigorating.”

—Walter Robb, Co-President, Whole Foods Market

“This is the first book I would send to anyone interested in how leadership is done and how tough choices are made in any enterprise.”

—Warren Bennis, Ph.D., Distinguished Professor of Management at the University of Southern California and author of On Becoming a Leader

“If you have ever aspired or even dreamt of changing the world for the better you've faced tough choices. Some are easy and some not. Some are in fact real tests of courage, ethics and integrity. The Book of Hard Choices shows you that your life challenge is not an isolated or solo event. There's inspiration and re-assurance out there and the stories in this book prove it. Go ahead, change your world! Do the right thing. Read this book and be re-assured. You're not alone.”

—Steve Demos, former CEO of White Wave, makers of Silk Soymilk

“The Book of Hard Choices, by James Autry and Peter Roy, evokes a worthy comparison to John F. Kennedy's classic book of fifty years ago, Profiles In Courage.   This is a compelling collection of stories of servant-leaders as they faced profound personal challenges in the workplace and elsewhere. The ‘Lessons to Remember’ at the end of each chapter ought to be posted on the front doors of businesses and organizations everywhere."

—Larry C. Spears, President & CEO, The Greenleaf Center; Editor, INSIGHTS ON LEADERSHIP

“Take a deep dive into the essence of leadership, making hard choices by truly looking within yourself to determine what your heart tells you. The Book of Hard Choices will prepare you for your next personal leadership challenge by giving you an inside look at complex moral decisions made by leaders like you.”

—John Elstrott, PhD, Tulane University Entrepreneurship Professor