Doug Conant: The Blueprint

Doug Conant tells his story and offers advice for leading in turbulent times in his new book The Blueprint: 6 Practical Steps to Life Your Leadership to New Heights.

Halfway through his first career in marketing, Doug was fired without warning and with barely an explanation. Blindsided, he felt hopeless and stuck. He wondered: how had he not seen it coming? Yet this catastrophe turned out to be the best thing that ever happened to him. For the first time in his life, Doug began to consider what might be holding him back from realizing his potential, fulfilling his dreams, and making a bigger impact on the world.

Embarking on a journey of reflection, study, practice, and improvement, Doug forged a path to revolutionize his leadership and transform his career trajectory—ultimately ascending to the C-suite, CEO, and chairman ranks at three iconic Fortune 500 companies, occupying leadership positions on countless corporate and nonprofit boards, and founding his own boutique firm, ConantLeadership.