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Where Have All the Leaders Gone? Paperback – April 15, 2008

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The late, legendary auto executive Lee Iacocca has posed a question for every American: Where have all the leaders gone?

The most widely recognized business executive of all time asked the tough questions that America's leaders must address:

• What is each of us giving back to our country?
• Do we truly love democracy?
• Are we too fat and satisfied for our own good?
• Why is America addicted to oil?
• Do we really care about our children's futures?
• Who will save the middle class?

A self-made man who many Americans once wished would run for president, Iacocca saved the Chrysler Corporation from financial ruin, masterminded the creation of the minivan, and oversaw the renovation of Ellis Island. Iacocca believed that leaders are made in times of crisis—such as today. He knew more leaders than almost anyone else—among them nine U.S. presidents, many heads of state, and the CEOs of the nation's top corporations—and is uniquely suited to share his wisdom, knowledge, and wit about the leadership of America.

Author of the gigantic number one bestsellers Iacocca: An Autobiography and Talking Straight, Lee Iacocca famously didn't mince words and in this, his last book, offers his no-nonsense, straight-up assessments of many of the most well-known American politicians of the era.

Confessing that he has "flunked retirement," Iacocca calls on citizens of all ages to vote, get involved, and choose our leaders carefully. Along the way, he shares stories about the prominent people he's met and known, including the time he smoked cigars with Fidel Castro, what Bob Hope told him about how to live a long life, what Lady Sarah Ferguson said to him as they danced, why Bill Clinton woke him up in Italy, what Robert McNamara taught him about success, how Frank Sinatra sang for him personally, and whom Pope John Paul II asked him to pray for. We learn what he discussed with Warren Buffett, DaimlerChrysler CEO Dieter Zetsche, Ronald Reagan, Senator John Kerry, Congressman John Murtha, Prince Charles and Camilla, former Saudi ambassador Prince Bandar, rapper Snoop Dogg, financier Kirk Kerkorian, Ted Turner, Bob Dole, and many more.

Knowing that the times are urgent, the iconic leader shares his lessons learned and issues a call to action to summon Americans back to their roots of hard work, common sense, integrity, generosity, and optimism.

Where have all the leaders gone?

Lee Iacocca has the answer.

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About the Author

Lee Iacocca (1924-2019) was the former president of Ford Motor Company and Chrysler Corporation and a bestselling author.

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Publisher : Scribner; Reprint edition (April 15, 2008)
Language : English
Paperback : 288 pages
ISBN-10 : 1416532498
ISBN-13 : 978-1416532491
Item Weight : 9.3 ounces
Dimensions : 5.5 x 0.8 x 8.44 inches

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Spencer Palmer

It is great to have such a straight shooter today

Reviewed in the United States on September 11, 2016

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Thank you, Lee Iacocca for this book. It is great to have such a straight shooter today. People pick up this book and get a glimpse at not just a phenomenal businessman, Iacocca did in fact bring Chrysler back from bankruptcy to being an automotive giant, but also a great man. I am not going to give all of the book away to readers. I liked the reason Lee Iacocca never followed people's advice, and possibly became Senator Iacocca. That story will make the reader laugh. The best part of the book is when Mr. Iacocca talks about leaders and mentors; why it is important for kids to have leaders, and even more interesting who makes for the best mentors and leaders for kids. A telling message Lee Iacocca gives is the idea of happiness, and how even a very wealthy man like Lee Iacocca will tell you money is not the ticket to happiness. He would know. Buy this book and get a glimpse at a true American legend.

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Floridaman

More politics than leadership.

Reviewed in the United States on September 14, 2019

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I was hoping to enjoy this book and it covers some good points, but no matter what topic he leads into he quickly turns it in to a way to bash former President George W. Busch. It really takes away from the overall book and takes the book from one on leadership and turns it in to just another political perspective book.

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M. M.

Easily dated

Reviewed in the United States on July 23, 2020

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Lee Iaoccoa rarely had misses in his lifetime, this is one of them. It is too time sensitive to remain universally reverent beyond the timeline in which this books was written. Rather than make it about qualities for leadership that are aspirational to ensure change, it is a lot of pointing out well known faults. Still worth a read if nothing from a historical perspective of how a blood red republican thinks.

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Gene L. Warner

Answer: They've gone into hiding!

Reviewed in the United States on October 18, 2007

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For the past several years, I have been wringing my hands about the growing dearth of leadership in our nation. I suspect this arises as education snobbery pushes common sense aside in favor of intellectualism. When I learned that Lee Iacocca, one of our greatest contemporary leaders, was similarly concerned and had authored a book on the subject, I was eager to read it. I was confident that he would have some good ideas and would offer some sound advice.

Discouragingly, I was wrong.

Where have all the leaders gone? I wonder if the author chose the title, since the book does not give us a direct answer. On the chance that was because he could not figure it out, here is my answer: They have gone into hiding, Lee, just like you!

According to his memoirs, as documented here, Lee Iacocca had at least three opportunities to serve his country in government and in positions as high as President. His reasons for passing on those solicitations were the same as usually uttered by other very capable people; they are not confident about their ability to participate effectively in the degradingly duplicitous and disingenuous management system that we currently call "politics." That, of course, has left leadership positions open to those who are comfortable in that paradigm. Hence today's situation.

As an alternative, he recommends that we all get more conscientious about voting, and evaluate candidates much more critically before going to the polls. Gee; thank's Lee. We never thought of that!

I'm sorry, but we're tired of rolling up our sleeves and donning our thinking caps to evaluate - as Jerry Brown cleverly put it over ten years ago - "the evil of two lessers." Since people of your caliber choose to excuse themselves, our role defaults to bottom-fishing. Carp, mud puppies and other scavengers; all junk fish with no fight in them, and never worthy of our table. Not worth fishing for! Why bother?

The last sentence in the book is, "Won't you join me?" My first take on that was surprise: 'join you in what?' However, on second thought, I guess my answer is, "Yes." We are all doing the same thing as you. We are bitching and complaining, but keeping far enough away from the mud-wrestling pit that we will not get splattered.

Harry Truman was a lot like Lee Iacocca in many ways - common, practical, decisive, responsible and plain talking. Wonder where we would be today had he felt the same way and let things default to lesser men.

The above notwithstanding, I give Lee's book high marks.

First, because the author is Lee Iacocca, a staunch, real life American icon - someone with a story every youngster should know about. Second, because there is so much more in the book that in conversations with family and friends, no matter what the topic, I currently find myself mentioning what Iacocca had to say. I guess that means I think what he had to say on those things is worth knowing about.

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Hemi

Nowhere near condition quality listed

Reviewed in the United States on October 7, 2020

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While the dust jacket was in good condition this book is far from collectible condition. Inside the front cover was a not written to the original owner by their dad, which was fine. However, throughout the book are sections highlighted and multiple notes written by the original owner, arguing their political views and at points covering the author’s writings. This was a gift for a friend, and I chose the collectible quality for that reason, only to find I can’t in good conscious give this book as a gift.

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No leaders

Reviewed in the United States on January 23, 2020

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Parents have to start correcting their children. We need more discipline and they need to be more considerate of the needs of children.

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Stranger in a Strange Land

Where Have all the Leaders Gone

Reviewed in the United Kingdom on April 10, 2011

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As a young child growing up in Detroit, the "Big Three" auto companies, and the
manufacturing strength of that city held a fascination for me, and demonstrated
manufacturing "prowess" to be imitated and envied throughout the world.

Working my way through MSU / WMU universities, with one summer at
"Hamtramck Assembly" / Dodge Main as a UAW member ("closed shop"),
I experienced, a "not negotiable, you will strike" situation (1973), all
experiences that opened my eyes to the industry.

Additional insight comes from reading Iacocca's 2007 book in 2011,
following interim quantum changes in America (2008 elections) in the administration
(all three "branches"), continued massive government (over) expenditures, the failure
and bail out of the GM / UAW business model, the failure and bail out of the
Chrysler / UAW business model, and our country's current /growing military
endeavors (with NATO and the UN as partners) in three Muslim countries (soon
to be 4 Muslim countries, adding the Ivory Coast), and continued Middle East
upheavals, revolutions, and turmoil.

An update of Iacocca's 2007 book, for these massive changes in America, would be
most welcome!

MDH
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Harvey T.

Copmpelling, no nonsense book

Reviewed in the United Kingdom on February 8, 2014

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This should be compulsory reading for all politicians, who should then be tested on it, before they can stand for election

Isaac Mukandatsama

Inspiring

Reviewed in the United Kingdom on October 21, 2020

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Very powerful

Tobias

Wo sind die Leiter hin - aus amerikanischer Sicht

Reviewed in Germany on May 26, 2014

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Ich hatte "Iacocca - eine amerikanische Karriere" gelesen (deutsch) und wollte gern wieder einmal ein englisches Buch lesen. Es bot sich für mcih als Nachfolgewerk an. Es enthält zum großen Teil eine Abrechnung mit amerikanischen Politikern. Es ist daher einseitig amerikanisch ausgerichtet. Was beide Bücher auszeichnet: Er ist ein Mann, der sein Leben lang mit Menschen kommunizierte. Mit Freunden und Gegnern. Im Geschäftsleben, Privatleben und in der Politik, mit der er als Präsident zweier großer Unternehmen mehrfach Kontakt hatte.
Zwischen den Zeilen entdeckt man Weisheiten, die sich im persönlichen Leben, in Vereinen, Kirchen, Betrieben jeglicher Größe und in politischen Ämtern umsetzen lassen. Im Grunde beschreibt er uralte Wahrheiten, die sich nie geändert haben. Deshalb ist das Buch wertvoll zu lesen.
4 Sterne, weil der Inhalt einseitig amerikanisch geprägt ist. Als Lehrbuch ist es daher nicht 1:1 auf deutsche und europäische Denkweise umsetzbar. Wer die Welt (positiv) verändern will, sollte solche Lebensbilder lesen und das Gute daraus nachahmen.

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Rene G

A great read

Reviewed in Canada on December 10, 2018

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Very inspirational. If you read Lee Iacocca’s first book, you’ll enjoy this one just as much. Definitely a good read.

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