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Driven to Lead: Good, Bad, and Misguided Leadership (J-B Warren Bennis Series)

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This book is nothing short of a revelation for all those concerned with the current state of affairs be it in business, politics, or the environment. Not that "Driven to lead" offers any concrete hints at what to do specifically to prevent environmental destruction or social inequities, but rather that it provides something far more important: a rigorous concept of human nature, which informs us in many insightful ways how to build societal institutions that ensure human flourishing in a sustainable manner.

This book owes its genius not necessarily to the novelty of the presented facts, but rather the coherent presentation of these facts within a concise theory, that is comprehensible to all. The book is highly informative, eminently readable and of urgent need.

"Driven to Lead" renders greatly needed service, in that it questions assumptions that have long dominated social sciences, and especially notions of leadership. The theory presented provides a crucial stepping stone in our endeavor to understand ourselves better, to build and lead the best organizations possible, and to understand how we can deal successfully with the current environmental and societal crises.

A true masterpiece, as Warren Bennis calls it. Indeed.

Brilliant book, disciplined, well cadenced, drawing on and integrating disparate disciplines. Lifts the reader to a level above the confusion and opinion around leadership, provides an integrating framework. Best read of the last 12 months. You may not agree with everything but few would find nothing new and rewarding in the book. I bought the Kindle edition first but bought the hard copy soon after.

David Austin, Assoc Professor Entrepreneurship, Melbourne Business School, Australia