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Description for The Book of Leadership Wisdom Hardcover. An anthology of 50 essays and speeches on the topic of leadership, this book offers insights from some of the most successful leaders throughout history. Andrew Carnegie, Al Dunlap, Bill Gates, and Jack Welch are among the many leaders whose thoughts, ideas, and strategies grace the pages of this book. Editor(s): Krass, Peter. Num Pages: 512 pages, black & white illustrations. BIC Classification: KJMV2. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 241 x 162 x 39. Weight in Grams: 972.
Praise for The Book of Leadership Wisdom

"For anyone who seeks to understand the nature of effective leadership, in all its many dimensions, this volume will prove invaluable." -Bob Wright President and Chief Executive Officer, NBC

Pearls from The Book of Leadership Wisdom

"You must capture and keep the heart of the original and supremely able man before his brain can do its best." -Andrew Carnegie

"There's an old proverb that says: 'If you are planning for one year, plant rice. If you are planning for 10 years, ... Read moreplant trees. If you are planning for 100 years, plant people.' To that I would add . . . plant them, but don't forget to move them around every seven to ten years. New eyes give rise to new ideas and opportunities." -Michael Eisner

"You must realize that it is more than money that the men want, it is a sense of ownership." -William Cooper Procter

"You can manage inventory, you can manage things, but you must lead people if you want to tap their full potential." -Ross Perot

T. Coleman du Pont, Andrew Carnegie, J. Paul Getty, A. Montgomery Ward, Thomas J. Watson, Jr., Akio Morita, Jack Welch, David Packard, Ray Kroc, Bill Gates . . . they are among the most respected and influential business leaders of all time. Possessing a rare combination of business genius and true grit, these captains of industry have created unprecedented wealth for their companies and themselves, pioneered revolutionary new industries, and, in some cases, directly shaped the destinies of entire nations. Now, The Book of Leadership Wisdom affords you an unprecedented opportunity to hear, in their own words, what these immortals have had to say on the topic of leadership.

The Book of Leadership Wisdom brings together the essays and speeches of more than 50 business legends, past and present. Never before have the writings of such a large and diverse group of legendary business leaders been collected between the covers of a book. From leading change to dealing with adversity, creating vision to inspiring employees, the writings contained in this book span the whole range of essential leadership issues. For instance, you'll hear from Harold Geneen on the difference between leading and commanding, Daniel Guggenheim and William Cooper Procter on the advantages of a democratic workplace, Katherine Graham on the importance of credibility, Jack Welch and Ross Perot on leading in adversity, Ray Kroc on self-appraisal, and Ben Cohen and Jerry Greenfield on value-based leadership, to name just a few.

For easy reference, the 52 essays contained in The Book of Leadership Wisdom are organized into eight categories covering leadership qualities, dealing with adversity, visions of progress, labor relations, company culture, habits and idiosyncrasies, motivating employees, and leading change. Each essay is preceded by a brief introduction that places it in historical perspective and offers interesting and insightful information about its author's life and career. And throughout each essay, passages have been highlighted that call attention to each contributor's most pithy, profound, or quirky ideas.

Offering timeless wisdom from the most successful business leaders ever, The Book of Leadership Wisdom is must reading for managers at every level, from the junior executive cubicle to the presidential suite. Show Less

Product Details

Format

Hardback

Publication date

1998

Publisher

John Wiley and Sons Ltd United States

Number of pages

512

Condition

New

Number of Pages

512

Place of Publication

New York, United States

ISBN

9780471294559

SKU

V9780471294559

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Ref

99-1

About Krass

PETER KRASS is a freelance writer and editor living in Connecticut. He contributes regularly to Investor's Business Daily. His other books include The Book of Business Wisdom: Classic Writings by the Legends of Commerce and Industry, also available from Wiley.

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