[.ca] Leadership (Version française) (ISBN 2283019230)

Don't confuse leadership with management:
First off, don't get me wrong this is an interesting book. From the man who helped a city recover from a dreadful event; he is an inspiration. Also, Giuliani is a fantastic *manager*, who was able to get the city of New York running better than it had for years. My main criticism is the title, and the derivations of some of the anecdotes. From my reading, Giuliani doesn't clearly understand the difference between *leadership* and *management*. Sure, he has a great technique for aiding communication, for setting KPIs and ensuring they are met. But these are management tasks, not leadership. My greatest disappointment with this book was hoping to find some of his ideas and insights into that much harder topic of leadership but all I got were some great ideas on how to manage a city (a city that has a population greater than my entire country...). So, buyer beware! This is an interesting book and gives you some insight into the man (even if you need to read between the political lines) but don't expect a book on Leadership!

It's truly inspirational, read it today!:
Leadership by Rudolph W. Giuliani is an excellent collection of the former mayor's most valuable principles for success. This book is great for anyone who is already a leader or aspiring to be one and has useful advice that can be applied to any line of work. Giuliani was praised for how well he handled the September 11 tragedy and after reading this book, I understand why. He has been well prepared throughout his entire life to take on difficult situations and work his way through them with tremendous success. What I liked most about this book are the real life examples he used to illustrate the principles by which he lives. He would first discuss the premise behind a certain tactic he uses to be an effective leader and then gives three or four examples of how this tactic has been beneficial for him in his everyday life. There are many parallels to sports, specifically the Yankees, which was interesting to me since I am a big baseball fan. But more importantly the detail that man remembers about situations ranging from his childhood to that tragic day in US history is simply amazing. I was thoroughly impressed at the amount of detail he included in the book regarding his feelings on 9/11 and the aftermath as well as more personal issues such as his battle with cancer. There really can be a public figure that presents himself perfectly to the public. As a college student, I can't think of a better book to have read at this point in my life. I feel I have learned some very positive principles regarding the correct way to lead people. I guarantee that anyone who reads this book will feel the same way when they're done. I have always had a respect for former mayor Giuliani, but this book provided new insight into what a skilled man he really is. It's an inspiring story and you should be sure to order a copy today!

I Laughed. I Cried. I Marvelled.:
I listened to all of the ten audio cassette tapes. The presentation was both instructive and entertaining. The narration was great. I resonated with the message such that I laughed, cried, and marvelled through the many precepts and stories given. I got moist around the eyes while vicariously experiencing the beauty of courage, conviction, and of successfully overcoming great obstacles in the path to great accomplishment. The accomplishments of Mayor Giuliani's administration in NYC were many. Within the stories were principles related to the importance of hiring excellent people, management by morning meetings, management by metrics, being at the scene of problems. For lawyers, the book includes more than a few great insights. Primary among the many great stories is the Mayor's references to September 11, 2001. This occupies all of chapter 1 but the stories continue throughout. One of the early delights in the book is the story of overcoming the "squeegee men" panhandlers in New York City. Chapter headings related to "Be Prepared", "Loyalty" and "Stand Up To Bullies" deliver what they promise. I marvelled that the loyalty stories related primarily to loyalty down to the people who work for you. The story about Rudy's fight with prostate cancer was remarkable for the example that it gave of great diligence in gathering information and making a careful decision. The book, as read, is clear and concise. Every word seems to count. In my experience, Rudy began to earn his reputation long before he was Mayor when we worked to obtain convictions and strong sentences against organized crime bosses. The precepts and examples are admirable. It's Rudy's own account, but it is clear that Mr. Giuliani has given great diligence to his work while showing great insight, great commitment to principle, great courage.

Hail to the Chief:
All I can say is, READ THIS BOOK. You will truly understand leadership, and all of the responsibilities and/or qualities that go with the territory. After reading this masterpiece you will understand that Mr. Guiliani is going places. Can any one say, "hail to the chief?"

A Must Read!:
Can a textbook be delightfully written? This one is. Authors Richard L. Hughes, Robert C. Ginnett, and Gordon J. Curphy explore every aspect of leadership and smoothly weave research conclusions into the narrative. Examples abound, from Colin Powell to Walt Disney. The authors are all psychologists who specialize in leadership issues. They have written conversationally and intelligently, using plenty of sidebar material (even famous cartoons) to bring their reporting to life. We recommend this classic (now in its third edition) to everyone interested in leadership.