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Icons And Idiots: Straight Talk On Leadership
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When Bob Lutz Retired From General Motors In 2010, After An Unparalleled Fortysevenyear Career In The Auto Industry, He Was One Of The Most Respected Leaders In American Business. He Had Survived All Kinds Of Managers Over Those Decades: Tough And Timid, Analytical And Irrational, Charismatic And Antisocial, And Some Who Seemed To Shift Frequently Among All Those Traits. His Experiences Made Him An Expert On Leadership, Every Bit As Much As He Was An Expert On Cars And Trucks.Now Lutz Is Revealing The Leadersgood, Bad, And Uglywho Made The Strongest Impression On Him Throughout His Career. Icons And Idiots Is A Collection Of Shocking And Often Hilarious True Stories And The Lessons Lutz Drew From Them. From Enduring The Sadism Of A Marine Corps Drill Instructor, To Working With A Washedup Alcoholic, To Taking Over The Reins From A Convicted Felon, He Reflects On The Complexities Of Alltoohuman Leaders. No Textbook Or Business School Course Can Fully Capture Their Idiosyncrasies, Foibles And Weaknesses Which Can Make Or Break Companies In The Real World.Lutz Shows That We Can Learn Just As Much From The Most Stubborn, Stupid, And Corrupt Leaders As We Can From The Inspiring Geniuses. He Offers Fascinating Profiles Of Icons And Idiots Such As... Eberhard Von Kuenheim. The Famed Ceo Of Bmw Was An Aristocratcumstreet Fighter Who Ruled With Secrecy, Fear, And Deft Maneuvering. Harold A. Red Poling: A Ford Ceo And The Ultimate Bean Counter. If It Couldnt Be Quantified, He Didnt Want To Know About It. Lee Iacocca: The Legendary Chrysler Ceo Appeared To Be Brillant And Bold, But Was Often Vulnerable And Insecure Behind The Scenes. G. Richard Rick Wagoner: The Perfect Peacetime Ceo Whose Superior Intelligence Couldnt Save Gm From Steep Decline And A Government Bailout. As Lutz Writes:Well Examine Bosses Who Were Profane, Insensitive, Totally Politically Incorrect, And Who Appropriated Insignificant Items From Hotels Or The Company. Well Visit The Mind Of A Leader Who Did Little But Sit In His Office. Well Look At Another Boss Who Could Analyze A Highly Complex Profitandloss Statement Or A Balance Sheet At A Glance, Yet Who, At Times, Failed To Grasp The Simplest Financial Mechanismshow Things Actually Worked In Practice To Create The Numbers In The Real World.The Result Is A Powerful And Entertaining Guide For Any Aspiring Leader.
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Frequently Asked Questions
- Q: What is the main theme of 'Icons and Idiots: Straight Talk on Leadership'? A: The main theme of the book revolves around leadership insights drawn from Bob Lutz's extensive career in the auto industry, highlighting the lessons learned from both effective and ineffective leaders.
- Q: Who is the author of this book? A: The author of 'Icons and Idiots' is Bob Lutz, a former executive at General Motors with a notable career in the automotive industry.
- Q: What type of stories can I expect in this book? A: Readers can expect a mix of true stories that are often shocking and humorous, detailing Lutz's experiences with various leaders throughout his career.
- Q: How many pages does the book have? A: The book contains 240 pages.
- Q: What is the publication date of 'Icons and Idiots'? A: The book was published on September 30, 2014.
- Q: Is 'Icons and Idiots' suitable for aspiring leaders? A: Yes, the book serves as a powerful guide for aspiring leaders, providing insights into leadership styles and the complexities of managing people.
- Q: What format is the book available in? A: The book is available in paperback format.
- Q: Does the book cover any specific leaders? A: Yes, it includes profiles of notable leaders such as Eberhard von Kuenheim, Harold A. 'Red' Poling, and Lee Iacocca, among others.
- Q: What genre does this book belong to? A: The book falls under the genre of business and leadership.
- Q: Are there any lessons from leaders discussed in the book? A: Yes, the book discusses various lessons learned from both good and bad leaders, emphasizing that valuable insights can come from all types of leadership experiences.