An original book about ten high level executives and general directors who, after a spectacular professional ascension, suffer resounding setbacks due to unfavorable circumstances or bad decisions. From one night to the next they lost everything that they had worked for. Nonetheless, they remained unbeaten and they all have transformed these disasters into even greater successes. When they were once again on their feet, they taught how to lead through failure and setbacks. The stories and the practical advice from those who returned from the abyss after falling from their pedestal will be of great use for any leader, but there are also important and profound lessons for anybody. Among the personalities whose experiences are related are Christopher Galvin (Motorola), Jacques Nasser (Ford Motor Company), Durk Jager (Procter and Gamble), and Patricia Dunn (Hewlett Packard Corporation).