Leadership Sopranos Style : How to Become a More Effective Boss
Author: Deborrah Himsel
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ISBN: 079318150X
Publisher: Dearborn Trade Publishing (01 December, 2003)
Sales Rank: 1,421
Average Customer Rating: 4.28 out of 5
Customer Reviews
Rating: 5 out of 5
Innovative and Fun!
This is one of the most entertaining - and insightful - management books I've read in a long time. I've always been a devotee of the show and as a result of this book, I don't think I'll ever watch it the same way again. Without excusing Tony's amoral behavior, Ms. Himsel manages to make an extremely compelling argument for his effectiveness as a business leader. Unlike what you might think, beyond the gimmick, there is a lot of useful and thoughtful advice here, supplemented by the author's own considerable experience first as a Director of Strategy and Training and Pfizer and currently as the VP of Organizational Development at Avon Products, Inc. This level of credibility on the part of the author is truly what sets this Sopranos management book above the competition. I recommend this for leaders at all levels of an organization as I look forward to another season of the Sopranos on HBO. I'll definitely be taking notes on Tony's leadership style.
Rating: 5 out of 5
Laying The Cards on the Table
What a useful book! Ms. Himsel is not your mother's "Avon Lady"! She uses foul-mouthed Tony Soprano to illustrate the hard lessons of true leadership. As a long-time fan of the show---and a long-time business executive--I reveled in her witty integration of the two. I especially appreciated the 'Ten Tough Choices' chapter, where Ms. Himsel (who is a pretty high flying executive at Avon herself) details some of Tony's tough decisions and then analyzes them to reveal what can be learned from his style and substance. What a read! Buy and use this book to improve YOUR leadership!
Rating: 5 out of 5
Analytical , witty, and useful.
I've been impressed by Himsel's analysis (as part of the panel of experts on management) of Trump's performance in USA Today, so bought her book. It is even more impressive! Just as she has told it 'like it is' to Trump, the book is helping me be more direct and honest with those at work--at all levels. This really is a NEW set of principles for leadership in today's world. Himsel has researched and documented her topic well, but still uses her sharp wit very effectively to convey her points. Fun and useful! Similar Products
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