THE LEADERSHIP GENIUS OF GEORGE W.BUSH

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Publish Date: 2006-09-01
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PublisherComments: The practical principles of a proven leader
In The Leadership Genius of George W. Bush, authors Carolyn Thompson and Jim Ware highlight the management strategies of the first President with an MBA and discuss how he has used them to operate within the most powerful office in the land. By studying Bush in action, Ware and Thompson have identified ten principles that have made him a great manager and leader. The principles include: overcoming setbacks (as Bush did during his nomination bid); managing in crisis (as Bush calmly did during September 11); setting the vision and hiring the best and brightest to execute it. In understanding Bush's unique talents as a leader, readers will learn how to implement his techniques as well as glean applicable strategies for effective management. To the surprise of many, George W. Bush has managed the office of President effectively while leading the U.S. through one of the greatest crises in history. The Leadership Genius of George W. Bush reveals the special skills that have made Bush such a strong leader and provides ordinary managers with real lessons of how they too can become more effective at their jobs. Carolyn B. Thompson (Chicago, IL), is President of Training Systems, Inc., a customized performance improvement and HR consulting company dedicated to helping small- and medium-sized organizations enhance their ability to recruit, inspire, and retain quality leaders they need at whatever level. James W. Ware, MBA, CFA (Chicago, IL), is Managing Director of the Focus Consulting Group, Inc. The firm works with leaders to develop mission and value statements that are the foundation of sustainable growth. He is a Chartered Financial Analyst, certified mentor, and graduate of the University of Chicago Business School.
Synopsis: The practical principles of a proven leader
In The Leadership Genius of George W. Bush, authors Carolyn Thompson and Jim Ware highlight the management strategies of the first President with an MBA and discuss how he has used them to operate within the most powerful office in the land. By studying Bush in action, Ware and Thompson have identified ten principles that have made Bush a great manager and leader. To the surprise of many, George W. Bush has managed the office of President effectively while leading the United States through one of the most challenging periods in its history. The Leadership Genius of George W. Bush reveals the special skills that have made Bush such a strong leader and provides all managers with easy-to-implement steps they can follow to become more effective at their jobs. Carolyn B. Thompson (Chicago, IL) is President of Training Systems, Inc., a customized performance improvement and HR consulting company dedicated to helping small and medium-sized organizations enhance their ability to recruit, inspire, train, and retain the quality leaders they need at whatever level. James W. Ware, MBA, CFA (Chicago, IL), is a Principal of Focus Consulting Group, Inc. The firm works with leaders to build sustainable success through their expertise in leadership, culture, and change management.
Synopsis: Praise for The LEADERSHIP GENIUS of GEORGE W. BUSH
"Finally, a fun-to-read book about George W. Bush that details the secrets to his success!" – Ken Blanchard, coauthor, The One Minute Manager?
"Political journalists love graduate student intelligence, the ability to make clever allusions in seminars, and in 1999—2000, they hassled George W. Bush for not having it. They didn’t realize what this book succinctly displays: that the President has something far more important – CEO intelligence, the ability to ask tough questions, garner essential information, and make discerning decisions. Such intelligence can be fostered and honed, and this book shows how." – Dr. Marvin Olasky, Professor of Journalism, The University of Texas at Austin, and Editor-in-Chief, World magazine
"Put aside politics and read this book right away for its true wisdom and concrete advice about leadership. The authors have done a brilliant job explaining the leadership style that makes this President so effective. Any leader can learn from the philosophy, strategy, and tactics in this book." – Bruce Tulgan, founder of Rainmaker Thinking, Inc., and author, Winning the Talent Wars
"Thompson and Ware make a compelling case that this President who ‘loves to be underestimated’ has a highly effective approach to leadership that is humane, direct, and at times, truly transformational. Many in business today could benefit from reading this book." – David M. Abshire, President, Center for the Study of the Presidency
Book Dimension
Height (mm): 219
Width (mm): 167