Moby-Dick for CEOs: Leadership, Obsession, and Navigating Stormy Markets

Dive into Moby-Dick for CEOs, where Prince Penman transforms Herman Melville’s epic into a thrilling guide for today’s business leaders. Forget chasing the elusive White Whale of market dominance—true success lies in navigating the stormy seas of modern commerce with courage, wisdom, and adaptability. This book is your compass for steering through corporate tempests, blending timeless storytelling with battle-tested leadership strategies.

Discover how to avoid Ahab’s obsessive traps, harnessing Carol Dweck’s growth mindset and Jim Collins’ Level 5 leadership to build resilient, antifragile organizations. Learn from real-world captains—CEOs who’ve weathered economic typhoons, disruptive technologies, and stakeholder mutinies—to craft a legacy that endures beyond fleeting victories. From fostering psychological safety to mastering strategic pivots, Penman’s vivid narratives and practical insights illuminate the art of continuous navigation in volatile markets.

Whether you’re an entrepreneur charting a startup’s course or a seasoned executive facing uncharted waters, this book equips you to lead with purpose, empower your crew, and redefine success. Grab your harpoon (metaphorically, please) and sail into a transformative journey that merges literary depth with business acumen.

Perfect for fans of Good to Great and Start with Why, this is your guide to thriving in the relentless churn of business.