BOOK OF LEADERSHIP WISDOW -CLASSIC WRITINGS BY

A collection of essays and speeches on leadership by some of the most influential leaders of all time.David Packard, Ross Perot, Bill Gates, and Jack Welch are among the 50 inspiring leaders whose thoughts, ideas, and strategies grace the pages of this book. Filled with insights on all kinds of leadership issues, the book discusses such topics as necessary leadership qualities, creating and implementing ideals and visions, leading change, dealing with adversity, motivating and inspiring employees, and the habits and idiosyncrasies of successful leaders. The book also highlights especially inspirational quotes and useful advice from these leaders. Krass introduces each selection with interesting and relevant background information on each leader.Brings together the best ideas from a broad cross-section of great business leaders throughout history, from 1887 to 1997. Features each leader's ideas in their own words. Focuses on the topic of successful leadership qualities, appealing both to anyone who is a leader and anyone aspiring to be one.Peter Krass (Wilton, CT) is a regular contributor on 'Leaders & Success' in Investor's Business Daily. His most recent book is The Book of Business Wisdom (Wiley).