Exploding Turkeys and Spare Trousers: Adventures in global business

TALES FROM THE 'INDIANA JONES OF CULTURAL ADVENTURES'... From New York to Beijing, Paris to Juba, Moscow to Mexico City, Ken Pasternak's distinguished career as a banker, management consultant, executive educator, author and keynote speaker has provided a wealth of experience with people and organizations internationally. In this book he shares some of the most memorable stories from his wide-ranging travels and his many encounters with different cultures, and draws out truths that still apply today in both life and business. 'Inspiring!... Stories that pack profound insights... A great read for the fundamentals of business.' MARSHALL GOLDSMITH New York Times #1 bestselling author of Triggers, Mojo, and What Got You Here Won't Get You There. A former Director at the European Bank for Reconstruction and Development and Vice President at Citibank, Ken's unique background combines experience in executive development, management consulting, institution building and corporate banking. He is the co-author of Managing Your Strengths and Performance at the Limit, Business Lessons from Formula 1 Motor Racing.