Trailblazers

“Leading an organization isn’t about perfection; it’s about determination, drive, relentless improvement, insatiable curiosity, and learning from mistakes. In Trailblazers, Roger Crockett captures the authentic reality of top CEOs—their ambitions, their quiet anxieties, and the grit required to overcome fierce opposition.”—Greg Brown, chairman & CEO, Motorola Solutions

“Trailblazers sheds light on a disturbing truth—the talents of too many Black professionals go unrecognized. By chronicling the journeys of five seminal leaders, Crockett gives those following in their footsteps valuable insight on how to pursue their dreams and the rest of us the will to support them in fulfilling their potential.”—Linda A. Hill, faculty chair, Leadership Initiative, Harvard Business School

“What does it take to overcome inequality, shatter prejudice, and succeed at the highest levels of business? Roger O. Crockett takes readers behind the boardroom doors to tell the stories of some of the groundbreaking Black business executives who redefined Fortune 500 success. With rigorous research, intensive interviews, and deft writing, Trailblazers serves as a vital work of history and an indispensable guide for the next generation of ambitious outsiders determined to become our leaders.”—Jonathan Eig, Pulitzer Prize winning author of King: A Life