The Leadership Moment [Import] [Unbound]

Mike Useem (Author)

Product Details

• Unbound
• Publisher: Times Books (September 2000)
• ISBN-10: 0812990587
• ISBN-13: 978-0812990584
• Shipping Weight: 1.1 pounds
• Average Customer Review: 4.5 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (22 customer reviews)

More About the Author

Michael Useem is the William and Jacalyn Egan Professor of Management and director of the Center for Leadership and Change Management at the Wharton School. He holds a PhD from Harvard University, and his research has focused on leadership, decision making, governance, and corporate change. He has presented leadership development programs in India, China, and elsewhere, and with Harbir Singh and Jitendra Singh has offered an annual program on corporate governance in Mumbai.

Customer Reviews

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13 of 14 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars 9 impactful stories that teach you how to be ready to lead, June 11, 1999

By A Customer

This review is from: The Leadership Moment: 9 True Stories of Triumph & Disaster & Their Lessons for US All (Hardcover)

This book by Michael Useem was the first book I tackled in my MBA class on current managegemt theory. It fullfilled my need to research leadership, and captivated my subconscious mind as well. Everyday that has since passed has presented many opportunities for recall from one of the nine impactful stories on leadership.

This book teaches one how to be prepared to be a leader when the opportunity presents itself. The subject of vision, a necessary tool for individual and corporate leadership, is so completely incorporated in the first story of Roy Vagelos and Merck that the reader will never find the topic of vision as a pie-in-the-sky theoretical corporate gimmick without deep-seated attachment to core values again.

6 of 6 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Takes us to the source of inspiration., September 2, 1999

By A Customer

This review is from: The Leadership Moment: 9 True Stories of Triumph & Disaster & Their Lessons for US All (Hardcover)

Without which there is no real leadership. I thoroughly enjoyed Useem's studies, often cheering along with these leaders. It was so wonderful to observe a professor who understand that there is so much more than mere technique. Thanks!

5 of 5 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars I only can only hope there will be a sequel !, January 13, 2001

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This review is from: The Leadership Moment: Nine True Stories of Triumph and Disaster and Their Lessons for Us All (Paperback)

Useem distills lessons for the reader from the 9 events described in his book. Some of his example case studies have heroic elements to them, yet he focuses on the basis of the decision making process of the principal - rather than only the net effect. Thus, providing the reader with tangible leadership tools to help steer any group, team or organization to their goals.

A good read for any manager, coach or leader.