Comebacks: Powerful Lessons from Leaders Who Endured Setbacks and Recaptured Success on Their Terms

Introduction: When the Rug Gets Pulled vii

1. David Neeleman: When It’s Time to Move On 1

2. David Pottruck: A Portrait in Candor 23

3. Patricia Dunn: Trial by Fire 45

4. Christopher Galvin: The Power of Resilience 67

5. Herbert ‘‘Pug’’ Winokur: After the Storm 89

6. Harry M. Jansen Kraemer, Jr.: Values-Based Leadership 113

7. Jacques ‘‘Jac’’ Nasser: New Life After a Long Career 133

8. Durk Jager: Peace of Mind and Walking Away 155

9. Jamie Dimon: The Ultimate Comeback 175

10. Dale Dawson: Pursuing a Life of Passion 197

Notes 217

Acknowledgments 229

About the Authors 231

Index 233