Artists, craftsmen, and technocrats: The dreams, realities and illusions of leadership [Paperback]

Patricia C Pitcher (Author)

Product Details

• Paperback: 264 pages
• Publisher: Stoddart; 2nd pbk. ed., rev. and expanded edition (1997)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0773758542
• ISBN-13: 978-0773758544
• Product Dimensions: 8.9 x 6.1 x 0.9 inches
• Shipping Weight: 13.6 ounces
• Average Customer Review: 5.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (2 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #2,566,897 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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2 of 3 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars This book saved my life!, April 19, 2003

By A Customer

This review is from: Artists, Craftsmen and Technocrats: The Dreams, Relaties and Illusions of Leadership (Hardcover)

I read this book while working for a prototypical (as described in the book) technocrat, and was going crazy trying to cope with him. I could not understand why I had such a hard time working for him until I read this book, and finally gained an insight into his personality.
In all the companies I've worked in (I'm a consultant), I've found the lessons from this book have rung true, and have provided a true barometer of who to trust and who not to trust, and where a company is likely headed.

I also think this book helps debunk the myth that anyone can be a great leader if they read enough books and take the "right" motivational courses.

1 of 2 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars This book saved my life!, April 19, 2003

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This review is from: Artists, Craftsmen and Technocrats: The Dreams, Relaties and Illusions of Leadership (Hardcover)

I read this book while working for a prototypical (as described in the book) technocrat, and was going crazy trying to cope with him. I could not understand why I had such a hard time working for him until I read this book, and finally gained an insight into his personality.
In all the companies I've worked in (I'm a consultant), I've found the lessons from this book have rung true, and have provided a true barometer of who to trust and who not to trust, and where a company is likely headed.

I also think this book helps debunk the myth that anyone can be a great leader if they read enough books and take the "right" motivational courses.