Take the Lull By the Horns!: Closing the Leadership Gap [Paperback]

Lee Meadows (Author)

Book Description

Publication Date: November 30, 2006

Sam Brown thought it was just another day like any of the other days he'd had of late. Most of what was happening inside his place of work had little to do with him and everything to do with external events. Sam Brown represents the global employee fighting to stay ahead while trying to stay afloat. He knew he was in the midst of tremendous change and for once, sought solace, in his evening MBA course. He just wanted time to breathe and relax away from the job. He would get his wish, but not in the way he hoped.Take the Lull by the Horns! is a modern day story that is taking place in the business sector and captures the true issues being confronted by thousands of managers across a spectrum of industries. When things are, seemingly, out of control, the tendency is to grab on, hunker down and hold on for dear life. However, in a global business environment, hunkering down means that the organization and its leaders missed the lull that preceded the competitive storm. It is the facts within the fable that make Take the Lull by the Horns such a wonderful addition to the business mind. It will serve as a reminder to thousands that the real answers for many business issues are swirling around us all the time. This book dares us to look within before we look beyond.

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About the Author

Lee E. Meadows, Ph.D is a Professor of Management at Walsh College, an independent business college located in Troy Michigan. He has dedicated his professional time to working, teaching and consulting with organizations on a variety of management issues. He is a sought after speaker on 'Organizational Change', 'Diversity', and 'Leadership in the 21st century'. He writes a monthly business column for the Oakland Business Review and the Ann Arbor Business Review. He is also a guest columnist for the Michigan Front Page and is a 'Career Tips' commentator for the Detroit News. He is also the author of the Detroit-based mystery series, 'Silent Conspiracy' and 'Silent Suspicion' featuring private investigator Lincoln Keller. He is married to Dr. Phyllis Meadows and they have a son, Garrison, currently in middle school. Visit his website at http://www.leemeadows.biz

Product Details

• Paperback: 108 pages
• Publisher: AuthorHouse (November 30, 2006)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 1425979327
• ISBN-13: 978-1425979324
• Product Dimensions: 9 x 6 x 0.3 inches
• Shipping Weight: 5.6 ounces (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 4.7 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (3 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #2,311,298 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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5.0 out of 5 stars Get it Now!, March 12, 2007

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Charles Jay "Charles J" (Troy, Mich) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Take the Lull By the Horns!: Closing the Leadership Gap (Paperback)

Take the Lull By the Horns is, by far, the best short leadership fable to hit the business world. Lee Meadows has done a wonderful job of focusing organizations on looking inward for the talent that is waiting to be unleashed. I found his lead character to be someone with whom we can all relate. I like the idea of revisiting his workday to discover all the missed leadership opportunities. This book goes where the others leave off. I especially like the idea that he uses people to illustrate his points and not mice, penguins etc... People are far more interesting and this book tells a compelling story. Anyone who truly aspires to leadership should have this book in their library.

4.0 out of 5 stars Take The Lull by the Horns- worth-while reading, December 27, 2006

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Dawn G. (Ann Arbor, Michigan) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Take the Lull By the Horns!: Closing the Leadership Gap (Paperback)

This book is a quick and easy read which is somewhat reminiscent of The One Minute Manager. The management philosophy is solid. I liked the summaries of the key points that are done after each senario. The style is somewhat elementary but amusing.

5.0 out of 5 stars Take the Lull By the Horns!: Closing the Leadership Gap, December 15, 2006

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Kristoffer L. Tobbe "K. Tobbe" (Michigan) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Take the Lull By the Horns!: Closing the Leadership Gap (Paperback)

I would highly recommend this book to anyone who feels that they have hit a "lull" in their career or organizationally. The book reveals a short story the allows the reader to rethink the missed opportunities within their days, and reminds us that we should be more observant to the daily opportunities that are presented to us constantly. From the perspective of someone in an organization on the cusp of organizational changes where the "lull" is the norm I will unquestionable be more observant to those situations as they arise.