Marc Morial is a former second-generation New Orleans mayor who
oversaw many improvements during his terms, including crime
reduction, police reform, and the passing of a significant bond
issue.
In May 2003, Morial was appointed president and CEO of the National
Urban League. Since that appointment, Morial's Empowerment Agenda
has worked to reenergize the League's diverse constituencies; to
build on the strength of its nearly one-hundred-year-old legacy;
and to increase its profile both locally and nationally.
'In The Gumbo Coalition, Marc doesn't treat diversity as just a
buzzword or a bothersome hurdle as many companies or leaders
begrudgingly do. Marc exalts in diversity (gumbo) as a source of
great strength, growth potential, and dynamic innovations--and as
an imperative for leaders to embrace and actively cultivate if they
want to achieve success.'
*Magic Johnson, NBA Hall of Famer and entrepreneur*
'As witness and participant to Marc Morial's gumbo skills over many
years his actions speak loudly alongside his words. The combination
wins the outcomes that are Marc's leadership hallmarks. To see him
in action is to see his embrace of the youngest, least certain to
the oldest, most experienced; to feel his strength building
momentum tempered by his compassion for all, including those with
differences; to witness his respect for each person in his presence
and their desire to be encouraged and emboldened by his deeds and
assurances. His story and leadership benefit us all.' - John
Hofmeister fmr CEO of Shell Oil
'Marc Morial is a star of strategy and execution. The Gumbo
Coalition, a deeply personal, easy read, brings alive the
generational wisdom that lives in the heart and soul of one of the
most admired leaders of our time. A winning recipe for achievement,
it illuminates behaviors that get in our way and demonstrates that
you never have to sacrifice your soul to succeed in building on any
front. This is a book that will help you thrive, save you time,
money and heartache. I wish I had it at the beginning my
career.'
*Susan L. Taylor, Editor-in-Chief Emerita, Essence Magazine, and
Founder and CEO National CARES Mentoring Movement, *
'The Gumbo Coalition is outstanding, and it's outstanding in ways I
didn't expect. The book is a fascinating political memoir, it's
also something more: a leadership manual, complete with checklists,
tips, and pitfalls to avoid. Marc writes about how to increase your
collective power by building consensus, how vital it is to
communicate your vision to your team at every step, and how
networking done right is about building purposeful and intentional
relationships for the common good. To my mind, that makes The Gumbo
Coalition essential reading for people across all
sectors--especially business leaders.'
*Sheryl Sandberg, Facebook COO and New York Times bestselling
author*
'When Marc talks about building coalitions to successfully meet
challenges, he's not only talking theory; he's sharing with readers
what he's practiced his entire life.'
*Tim Murphy, MasterCard General Counsel*
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