In Their Time: The Greatest Business Leaders Of The Twentieth Century
Anthony J. Mayo , Nitin Nohria
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AvailableWhat will you learn from this book
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Leadership Styles: Analyzing different leadership styles exhibited by influential figures and understanding their effectiveness in various contexts.
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Innovative Thinking: Highlighting the innovative thinking and strategies employed by these leaders to drive change and achieve success.
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Strategic Vision: Exploring the visionary approaches of these leaders in shaping their industries or companies.
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Risk-Taking: Examining the risk-taking attitudes of influential leaders and how calculated risks contributed to their success.
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Adaptability: Assessing how these leaders adapted to changing market landscapes, technological advancements, or economic shifts.
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Impact on Culture: Understanding how these leaders influenced corporate culture and values within their organizations.
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Legacy and Influence: Evaluating the lasting impact and influence these leaders had on their respective industries and beyond.
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Challenges Faced: Examining the challenges and obstacles these leaders encountered and how they navigated them.
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Ethical Leadership: Assessing the ethical considerations and moral compasses exhibited by these leaders in their decision-making.
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Leadership Lessons: Extracting valuable leadership lessons and principles from the experiences and successes of these influential figures.
| Language | English |
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| ISBN-10 | 1591393450 |
| ISBN-13 | 9781591393450 |
| No of pages | 480 |
| Font Size | Medium |
| Book Publisher | Harvard Business Review Press |
| Published Date | 01 Oct 2005 |
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Great business leaders possess more than celebrated traits like charisma and an appetite for risk. They have "contextual intelligence"a profound ability to understand the Zeitgeist of their times and harness it to create successful organizations. Based on a comprehensive Harvard Business School Leadership Initiative study, Anthony J. Mayo and Nitin Nohria present a fascinating collection of stories of the 20th century's greatest leaders, from unsung heroes to legends like Sam Walton and Bill Gates.
The book identifies three distinct paths these individuals followed to greatness: entrepreneurial innovation, savvy management, and transformational leadership. Through engaging stories of leaders in each category, the authors show how, by "reading" the context they operated in and embracing the opportunities their times presented, these individuals created, grew, or revitalized outstanding American enterprises. A canon of leadership success from the last century, In Their Time reveals insights for contemporary leaders hoping to build lasting legacies.