{"product_id":"balance-beyond-binary-9798262307685","title":"Balance: Beyond Binary","description":"Leadership isn't black or white. It's a balance. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eIn a world that demands certainty, the best leaders are those who can hold tension-between confidence and humility, reason and emotion, action and reflection. They don't chase simplistic answers. They navigate complexity with clarity. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eIn Balance: Beyond Binary, maritime CEO Bj rn H jgaard delivers a bold and timely manifesto for modern leadership. Drawing from a career that spans stormy seas and high-stakes boardrooms, H jgaard shares hard-won insights into what it really takes to lead with integrity, nuance, and purpose in an uncertain world. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eThis is not a book of formulas. It's a book of lived experience-deeply personal yet broadly relevant. Through gripping stories, sharp philosophical reflections, and candid admissions of failure and growth, H jgaard invites readers into the real work of leadership: the constant balancing act between opposing forces. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eInside, you'll explore: \u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWhy confidence without humility is dangerous-and how to cultivate both\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHow to act decisively without becoming impulsive\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWhat it means to lead with principle, even when the pressure to perform is overwhelming\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHow presence, pain, and paradox shape character\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWhy good leadership is less about answers and more about framing better questions\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003eWritten in a crisp, accessible voice, Balance: Beyond Binary is not just for CEOs. It's for anyone who finds themselves in a position of influence-team leaders, founders, professionals in transition-who understands that real leadership starts with self-awareness and ends with impact. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eWhether you're: \u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ean experienced executive looking to sharpen your edge without losing your soul\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ea rising leader facing complexity for the first time\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eor a thoughtful reader curious about what leadership looks like behind the curtain...\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003eThis book is your compass. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eIt doesn't promise easy answers-but it will challenge your assumptions, sharpen your instincts, and strengthen your resolve to lead with clarity, consistency, and courage. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eBj rn H jgaard is a global maritime leader and CEO with decades of experience navigating both ocean storms and boardroom crises. A former ship captain and current head of one of the world's largest ship management companies, he brings a rare perspective on leadership, responsibility, and the discipline of balance. He began his career as a deck officer with A.P. Moller-Maersk, served as CEO of Univan Ship Management, and later led the merger that formed Anglo-Eastern Univan Group. Known for his principled yet pragmatic leadership style, Bj rn has championed innovation, crew welfare, and sustainability across a fleet of over 700 ships and thousands of seafarers worldwide. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eRaised in Denmark and based in Hong Kong, he combines Scandinavian clarity with global business acumen. His writing blends the rigor of experience with the humility of reflection-drawing on everything from ancient philosophy to modern boardroom dynamics. Beyond shipping, he is a speaker, mentor, and advocate for ethical leadership in complex systems.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eAuthor:\u003c\/b\u003e Bjørn Højgaard\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublisher:\u003c\/b\u003e Independently Published\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublished:\u003c\/b\u003e 09\/12\/2025\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePages:\u003c\/b\u003e 244\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eBinding Type:\u003c\/b\u003e Paperback\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eWeight:\u003c\/b\u003e 0.54lbs\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eSize:\u003c\/b\u003e 8.00h x 5.00w x 0.51d\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eISBN:\u003c\/b\u003e 9798262307685\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003ci\u003eThis title is not returnable\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cbr\u003e","brand":"booksdeli.com","offers":[{"title":"Bj\u0026#195;\u0026#184;rn H\u0026#195;\u0026#184;jgaard \/ Paperback \/ English","offer_id":47733827272861,"sku":"9798262307685","price":37.47,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0619\/5648\/9373\/files\/img_1fd73b0a-30d3-4590-9387-4208d381f23e.jpg?v=1773736529","url":"https:\/\/booksdeli.com\/products\/balance-beyond-binary-9798262307685","provider":"booksdeli.com","version":"1.0","type":"link"}