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Where Have All the Leaders Gone? Hardcover – Bargain Price, April 17, 2007

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Legendary auto executive Lee Iacocca has a question for every American: Where have all the leaders gone?

The most widely recognized business executive of all time asks 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. Since then he has created the Iacocca Institute for leadership at Lehigh University and the Iacocca Foundation, which funds research for a cure for diabetes. Lee Iacocca believes that leaders are made in times of crisis -- such as today. He has known 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 doesn't mince words and offers his no-nonsense, straight-up assessments of the American politicians most likely to run for president in 2008, including Hillary Clinton, Barack Obama, John McCain, Rudy Giuliani, Joe Biden, Bill Richardson, Mitt Romney, and John Edwards.

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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Customers find the book insightful and interesting, with good sense and wisdom. They describe it as a quick read that provides an easy-to-understand definition of leadership. Readers appreciate the author's candor, honesty, and realistic perspective. The book is described as a reality check with humor and irony. However, opinions differ on the politics, with some finding them eye-opening and insightful, while others feel they are not well-received.

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60 customers mention "Thought provoking"55 positive5 negative

Customers find the book insightful and interesting. They say the author has a good understanding of the subject matter. The book is an easy read that brings to light some interesting ideas and is inspirational.

"I found this book an eye opener as well as an easy read. The points made by Mr. Iacocca revealed that we have lost our edge...." Read more

"...that all contenders should possess courage, character, conviction, competence, communication skill, common sense, curiosity, charisma and be able to..." Read more

"...However, I feel that Lee Iacoca is a very intelligent man who led Chrysler out of the throes of bankruptcy; so knows what he's talking about...." Read more

"...His unsourced reminiscences from the past 50 years are interesting and quotable. These narratives make the book readable and recommendable." Read more

51 customers mention "Readability"51 positive0 negative

Customers find the book easy to read and engaging. They describe it as a quick, thought-provoking read with humor. The author's personal style is appreciated and well-stated. Readers say the book is informative and easy to follow.

"I found this book an eye opener as well as an easy read. The points made by Mr. Iacocca revealed that we have lost our edge...." Read more

"...meanders through these all topics with his usual charming and down to earth style...." Read more

"This book should be a "must read" by every member of Congress, every Cabinet officer and the President (now and in the future), every Govenor and..." Read more

"...not the best literature I have ever read, but it is a clear, well stated statement of Mr, Iacocca's thoughts about the state of our country and it's..." Read more

25 customers mention "Leadership"20 positive5 negative

Customers find the book provides a definition of great leadership from one of the greatest leaders of all time. It helps them improve their own leadership skills with an easy-to-understand definition of leadership characteristics. The book is a must-read for anyone interested in leadership or choosing leaders. They appreciate that Lee Iacocca shows that great leaders make mistakes, but they admire his attitude and success.

"...comes through right from the start of this book is passion, passion for leadership, for intolerance in the lack of it, and the passion in the belief..." Read more

"...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..." Read more

"...Iacocca provides an easy to understand definition of leadership characteristics and then applies to to what is happening today in government and..." Read more

"...There are no good leaders in America today compared to years ago. He drives home this point with several relevant examples...." Read more

8 customers mention "Authenticity"8 positive0 negative

Customers appreciate the author's candor and honest perspective on what makes a good leader. They find the book an excellent source for a reality check on what's going on in America. The author is described as an objective observer who has no fear of the truth.

"...I was impressed with the quality of his thoughts and his candor." Read more

"...He doesn't mince words and he's direct, honest and wise as he sums up his assessment of the present Administration with four little words: "Throw..." Read more

"mr iacocca is an realistick observer, too bad he cant be more active in a leadership role , this book is an must read for anyone in the USA thats..." Read more

"...He knows how to tell it like it it and has no fear of the truth. Read this book. You will love it." Read more

7 customers mention "Pacing"7 positive0 negative

Customers find the book's pacing good. They describe the author as an honest, direct American icon. The style is blunt and direct, with a hard-hitting view of the problems faced by the nation.

"...but he speaks of his father's disposition, wisdom, and patriotism with reverence...." Read more

"...First, because the author is Lee Iacocca, a staunch, real life American icon - someone with a story every youngster should know about...." Read more

"...how we have strayed from the principles which made this the greatest nation on earth and charts a path by which we can begin to regain those..." Read more

"...He makes sense and is a true American." Read more

6 customers mention "Humor"6 positive0 negative

Customers enjoy the book's humor. They say it's good for a laugh every few paragraphs and is laced with humor, irony, insight, advice, and wisdom.

"...It is good for a laugh every few paragraphs. I found his diolog with Fidel Castro entertaining to say the least." Read more

"...The book is very interesting and an easy read. He has a lot of humor and is not afraid to use it. I highly recommend this book. It's a winner." Read more

"...Good information, good advice and a couple of laughs along the way." Read more

"...The book is laced with humor, irony, insight, advice, and judicious warnings only an elder American of his caliber and experience can offer." Read more

17 customers mention "Politics"9 positive8 negative

Customers have different views on the book's politics. Some find it insightful and helpful for understanding current and past administrations. They say it challenges them to look at elections in a new way and is especially poignant during an election year. Others feel it's too focused on politics and fails to rise above partisan commentary.

"...It is a very good book to help me refresh and get the finer points on our politicians...." Read more

"...Unfortunately, it fails to rise above partisan political commentary and give us something we can all unite behind...." Read more

"A wonderful book, one that everyone should read. Especially poignant in an election year and will definitely help you make better choices when..." Read more

"...Its a book of ranting by an old liberal. I used to respect the guy, and even knew his cousin in Bethlehem...." Read more

8 customers mention "Dated content"5 positive3 negative

Customers have mixed opinions about the book's dated content. Some find it timeless and classic, while others feel it's somewhat outdated and not worth much in the 21st century.

"...Don't agree with all he says(who would?) but this book is a keeper...." Read more

"More outdated than expected!" Read more

"Easily dated..." Read more

"Timeless book..." Read more

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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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  • john
    5.0 out of 5 stars awesome,thank you
    Reviewed in the United States on September 30, 2024
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  • Seachranaiche
    5.0 out of 5 stars Talking Straight
    Reviewed in the United States on May 14, 2007
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    It is always refreshing when a public figure tells it like it is. We are so accustomed to being test-marketed, polled, sound-bited, obfuscated, and outright lied to that anyone who will speak to us like adults gets our attention. Lido has been telling it to us straight since the early 1980s--would that enough of us had remembered his words during the following decades, his concerns about "free" trade, education, health care, greed and the political process. Pretty much all of the bad things he wrote about way back when have come to pass. Of course, politicians know that once you get in office (and even the process of getting to that office), talking straight becomes a romantic idea that can leave one un-elected at the next round. This is, unfortunately, the way the world really works; but this doesn't preclude our elected officials and public figures from leading by example.

    And Lee Iacocca has led by example.

    For those who have paid attention, there is not much that is new in "Where Have All The Leaders Gone?" But the book does work as a salve for the very bruised patriots of this nation, for the people who have been fighting since January 20, 1981 to push these insane ideologues back away from the middle so that America can be governed with liberty and justice again. It has been a lonely fight, but if someone like Lee Iacocca agrees with you, the fight may yet be winnable. There is hope.

    Lee is p****d off, but he remains optimistic: man, that's the American Way. Still, though, I also picked up on a little sadness between the lines. He supported George Bush in 2000, regrets it terrifically, and perhaps leaked a little of his omniscience toward the more natural state of one who makes mistakes from time to time--sometimes (in the case of 2000) really BIG mistakes. But he's in his eighties now, and although he says he is in good health and plans to live to a hundred, there is, as he writes, much more behind than ahead. I hope we don't lose Lee Iacocca any time soon because we will surely need his straight talk again twenty years hence.
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  • Deborah J. Savage
    5.0 out of 5 stars Where have they gone?????
    Reviewed in the United States on June 1, 2007
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    I found this book an eye opener as well as an easy read. The points made by Mr. Iacocca revealed that we have lost our edge. He is well versed and his suggestions made sense.

    America needs more leaders who will stand up for what is right - who will look at the various and challenging information of decision making and think "outside the box".

    We need to get back to our roots when it comes to decision making. We need to take back our country with strong leaders who have the C's Mr. Iacocca points out.

    This book was an extremely easy read - and provides much to think about and discuss with others.
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  • Edwin C. Pauzer
    4.0 out of 5 stars A Modern Day Version of Common Sense
    Reviewed in the United States on September 27, 2009
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    One thing that comes through right from the start of this book is passion, passion for leadership, for intolerance in the lack of it, and the passion in the belief that our country can and should inspire greatness.

    Lee Iacocca, retired auto wunderkind is an American success story. He introduced several successful car models and rescued one company from the brink of bankruptcy. A son of immigrant Italian parents, who settled in Pennsylvania, he is not only proud of his upbringing, but he speaks of his father's disposition, wisdom, and patriotism with reverence.

    A fierce political independent he has told off Democrat strategist, James Carville, rails against the poor leadership of George W. Bush, (this was written in 2007) and heaps scorn on CEO's that have dragged companies they were supposed to save, into the ground, just before they were taken away in handcuffs or whisked off to the golf course with a golden parachute in tow. He blames these people for having a lack of integrity, and he blames the American people for an abundance of apathy accusing, them of a lack of patriotism for the indiscretions they have turned a blind eye toward, their indifference to the failed policies of government, and the inertia and waste he sees in a wide range of projects. Hence, the title, "Where Have All the Leaders Gone?"

    For Mr. Iacocca, many of our 2007 aspiring leaders have lacked leadership because they lacked one or more of the nine "C's." When looking for new leaders, he insists that all contenders should possess courage, character, conviction, competence, communication skill, common sense, curiosity, charisma and be able to handle crises. He looked at the wide field of presidential candidates at the time, and examined them for the "C's." I was equally impressed the three ways in which he divided life: learning, earning and returning. The last was a reminder to me as I stand several short years away from retirement, that there is more than a golf game and afternoon naps. There is an obligation to share my time, industry and intellect with someone who might gain from it.

    I admired the philosophy that Mr. Iacocca was espousing in this book. He seems like the man I would enjoy having a drink or cigar with, being able to just sit back and listen to him for the wisdom and the entertainment he would provide. Throughout his frustration with policies and people he sees as devastating to this country, cynicism never takes over his thoughts. He is a remarkably positive and optimistic person.

    If you would like a real modern day version of "Common Sense," this might be the story you are looking for. It is not intensely deep, but thoughtworthy. Buy it. Take the lead.
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  • Hughie Elliott
    5.0 out of 5 stars For all managers
    Reviewed in Canada on January 16, 2024
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    Every manager should read this book - well written and easy to understand. He puts it all out there in easy to understand terminology
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  • Carolina
    5.0 out of 5 stars Llego en buenas condiciones
    Reviewed in Mexico on December 19, 2022
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  • Tobias
    4.0 out of 5 stars 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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  • Stranger in a Strange Land
    5.0 out of 5 stars 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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