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Business Leadership: A Jossey-Bass Reader

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I bought this book as the text for a business leadership class I'm taking in college, and it has proven quite useful in only the first month of class. It goes through all different types of leadership styles and guides the reader to gain the tools necessary to being a good leader. I don't have any books to really compare this to, since this is the first business related book I've read. I especially like that there are so many different authors (ie-this is a collection of essays from various authors), thus making it very interesting and not at all biased in one direction or another. I'd definitely suggest reading this one.

This book is inspirational and it provides the reader with specific examples of what leaders can do in every day's situations. I have been inspired by this book in becoming a better leader at my organization. A must read book if you are working in an organization in which Leadership is valued.

This book is very well-written and an easy read. I particularly like the fact that it is written by several contributing authors because it gives several perspectives on business leadership, but they all complement one another. Highly recommended for the rising business leader!

This is a very well written, informative resource for the person who wants to learn about business leadership. I highly recommend it. Good read.

The all-star cast alone should be enough to recommend the book - virtually every top thinker in the field is here (though aside from Bossidy, not a lot of first-hand accounts from CEOs). The chapters range from practical advice to thought-provoking theory, giving readers a solid overview. Leading and managing can be daunting tasks, so it's nice to have a resource which puts it all in one place. They've boiled each topic down to the essentials, so there's no fat even at 600+ pages. Overall, a (mostly) engaging read and a useful resource for any leader's bookshelf.

This is an excellent book for anyone interested in improving their understanding of leadership and for anyone seeking to embark on a journey of learning new ways of thinking, facing the challenges of change and becoming a more insightful and intuitive leader in business and personal affairs.

I have been wondering (and wandering) about the nature of leadership for 50 years - starting as a counselor in training in a Maine YMCA Camp when I was tapped for my "leadership ability". My what? Why me? Why must I live with a heavier responsiblity for the well-being of others than the untapped kids? They seemed to be having more fun. Fifty years later, mind creeking from wear and tear, I am still seeking answers. Joan Gallos brings us 40 fresh ways for sense-making about business leadership. Each chapter was a night's careful reading with lots of underlines and notes in the margin. Forty or so nights later, I have better questions, some answers and a freshly lubricated mind. What a compendium of talent! Business Leadership: A Jossey-Bass Reader (The Jossey-Bass Business and Management Reader Series)

I think the book content and material is good but I am having a complaint about the seller not the author.

Before purchasing the book from the seller ERICK45ar, the condition was described as Used-Very Good. When I started reading the book, I noticed all sorts of marks and scribbles in the book. There was one page i came across which had been completely scribbled as if a small kid had done it. I was very disappointed about the fact that the seller lied to me in regards to the condition of the book and did not disclose full details. The seller i purchased it from was ERICK45ar.