The Leadership Genius of George W. Bush: 10 Commonsense Lessons from the Commander in Chief - Hardcover

Thompson, Carolyn B.; Ware, Jim

Hardcover

ISBN 10: 0471420069 ISBN 13: 9780471420064

Publisher: John Wiley & Sons, 2003

Synopsis

This book presents the practical principles of a proven leader. In "The Leadership Genius of George W. Bush", authors Carolyn Thompson and Jim Ware highlight the management strategies of the first President with an MBA and discuss how he has used them to operate within the most powerful office in the land. By studying Bush in action, Ware and Thompson have identified 10 principles that have made Bush a great manager and leader. To the surprise of many, George W. Bush has managed the office of President effectively while leading the United States through one of the most challenging periods in its history. "The Leadership Genius of George W. Bush" reveals the special skills that have made Bush such a strong leader and provides all managers with easy to implement steps they can follow to become more effective at their jobs. Carolyn B. Thompson (Chicago, IL) is President of Training Systems, Inc., a customized performance improvement and HR consulting company dedicated to helping small and medium sized organizations enhance their ability to recruit, inspire, train, and retain the quality leaders they need at every level. James W. Ware, MBA, CFA (Chicago, IL), is a Principal of Focus Consulting Group, Inc. The firm works with leaders to build sustainable success through their expertise in leadership, culture, and change management.

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Review:

"More in-depth than others like The Rumsfeld Way, it charts Bush's 10 common-sense leadership lessons..." -- U.S. News & World Report, January 20, 2003

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Praise for The LEADERSHIP GENIUS of GEORGE W. BUSH

"Finally, a fun-to-read book about George W. Bush that details the secrets to his success!"
?Ken Blanchard, coauthor, The One Minute Manager?

"Political journalists love graduate student intelligence, the ability to make clever allusions in seminars, and in 1999?2000 they hassled George W. Bush for not having it. They didn?t realize what this book succinctly displays: that the President has something far more important?CEO intelligence, the ability to ask tough questions, garner essential information, and make discerning decisions. Such intelligence can be fostered and honed, and this book shows how."
?Dr. Marvin Olasky, Professor of Journalism, The University of Texas at Austin, and Editor in Chief, World magazine

"Put aside politics and read this book right away for its true wisdom and concrete advice about leadership. The authors have done a brilliant job explaining the leadership style that makes this President so effective. Any leader can learn from the philosophy, strategy, and tactics in this book."
?Bruce Tulgan, founder of RainmakerThinking, Inc., author, Winning the Talent Wars

"Thompson and Ware make a compelling case that this President who ?loves to be underestimated? has a highly effective approach to leadership that is humane, direct, and at times, truly transformational. Many in business today could benefit from reading this book."
?David M. Abshire, President, Center for the Study of the Presidency

"Carolyn Thompson and James Ware have it right . . . leadership is about what one is, not just what one does. About character, not just charisma . . . about credibility, not just credentials. This timely account of The Leadership Genius of George W. Bush will truly encourage and inspire readers."
?Commissioner Robert A. Watson, Retired National Commander, The Salvation Army, U.S.A.

About this edition

• Publisher: John Wiley & Sons
• Publication date: 2003
• ISBN 10: 0471420069
• ISBN 13: 9780471420064
• Binding: Hardcover
• Number of pages: 316