The worlds of business and finance are utterly changed, and the need for trusted change-makers has never been greater. In this book, consultant Mike Thompson uncovers the core principlesbehind this special breed of leader-which he calls Organizational Champions-and shows how they and their companies thrive. By defining the essential character traits of champions, Thompson shows companies how to cultivate their own mavericks, enact change and promote productivity both vertically and horizontally, communicate across the board-and achieve bottomline results. Filled with brilliant behavioral insights and value-based initiatives, it's a proven way to turn top executives into true champions.