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More praise for How We Lead Matters

“By turns humorous and heartfelt, this candid collection of snapshots by Marilyn
offers valuable insights for anyone running a business or running a household.”
—JAMES DIMON, CHAIRMAN & CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER, JPMORGAN CHASE & CO.
“Whether through the words of a famous poet or her own, Marilyn’s stories are pow-
erful life lessons that will benefit any and all. Her accomplishments and personal
reflections are an inspiration.”
—BRENDA C. BARNES, CHAIRMAN AND CEO, SARA LEE CORPORATION
“My friend Tom Tewell says there are two ‘most important days’ in your life: the day
you are born, and the day you understand why. Marilyn Carlson Nelson’s life is a trib-
ute to the ‘why.’”
—BONNIE MCELVEEN-HUNTER, CHAIRMAN OF THE AMERICAN RED CROSS
“A poignant, heartfelt lesson on being a leader, and doing it with humanity and com-
passion. Marilyn brings forward the dilemmas many of us have or will face and with
humility gives us her path on overcoming our own human foibles. It is brilliant, warm,
and caring—a must read.”
—ALAN G. HASSENFELD, CHAIRMAN, HASBRO
“With this one inspiring book, Marilyn has done more than ‘level’ the field for
women. She guides us to higher ground, with her own extraordinary accomplishments
modeling the change we as women want to see and to be as leaders.”
—PAT MITCHELL, PRESIDENT & CEO, THE PALEY CENTER FOR MEDIA

“How We Lead Matters is a warm but clarion call for strong corporate leadership built
on trust, discipline, transparency and commitment.”
—CHARLES MOORE, EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR,
COMMITTEE ENCOURAGING CORPORATE PHILANTHROPY
“Marilyn’s reflections on leadership are as thought provoking and practical as they are
timeless. This book matters to all who have carried the responsiblity of leadership and
anyone who aspires to attain it.”
—TAMI LONGABERGER, CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER AND
PRESIDENT OF THE LONGABERGER COMPANY
“Marilyn offers an insightful and candid account of the experiences she gained and
the decisions she made both in her dining room and in the board room.”
—JAY S. FISHMAN, CHAIRMAN AND CEO, THE TRAVELERS COMPANIES, INC.