Drucker on Leadership (ePub)

Although Peter Drucker, "The Father of Modern
Management," died in 2005, his timeless teachings are studied
and practiced by forward-thinking managers worldwide. His lessons
and wisdom on the topic of leadership--the central element of
management--are in constant demand, yet he wrote little under
that actual subject heading.

In Drucker on Leadership, William A. Cohen explores
Drucker's lost leadership lessons--why they are missing,
what they are, why they are important, and how to apply them. As
Cohen explains, Drucker was ambivalent about leadership for much of
his career, making it clear that leadership was not by itself
"good or desirable." While Drucker struggled with the
concept of leadership, he was well aware that it had a critical
impact on the accomplishment of all projects and human endeavors.
There is no book from Drucker specifically dedicated to leadership,
but a wealth of information about leadership can be found scattered
throughout his 40 books and hundreds of articles. Drucker's
teachings about leadership have saved many corporations from
failure and helped guide others to outstanding success.

Many of the leadership concepts revealed in this book will
surprise and perhaps shock Drucker's followers. For example,
who would have thought that Peter Drucker taught that
"leadership is a marketing job" or that "the best
leadership lessons for business or any nonprofit organization come
from the military"?

Written for anyone who values the insights of the man whose name
is synonymous with excellence in management, Drucker on
Leadership offers a deeper understanding of what makes an
extraordinary leader.