Leadership by Rudolph W. Giuliani Summary and Reviews
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Book Reviews of Leadership
Book Review: Half way through
Summary: 3 Stars
I am about half way through this book, i do like it hpwever it is very repetative and somewhat confusing with all the names he mentions it's hard to remember what happened in the chapter before once you get to the next chapter.Book Review: Interesting read
Summary: 4 Stars
Thought Giuliani gave some good points to being a leader and also how to deal with problems in an effective way. Even though I'm not a republican I found it fascinating to read about the culture and the way he does his business.Book Review: Overrated
Summary: 2 Stars
I am reading this book for a New York and National Politics class, so I must admit that I wouldn't otherwise to be drawn to a book by Rudy Giulliani.
The chapters about 9/11 are well-thought, and pointed. The reader can tell that the author wrote from the heart and painstakingly reviewed them as to make sure they were "just right." However, these chapters make the rest of the book look sloppy and self-congratulatory.
There are large problems in his arguments. For example: it is frustrating when one refers to government as a business: citizens are not customers.
Additionally, the author is bad at avoiding issues he doesn't want to talk about, namely his affair, and avoids many liberal issues he represented during his administration, including abortion. Additionally, he can't mention support of Democrats, even though he supported quite a few, if they aren't a Kennedy, unless it is accompanied with "how tough such decisions were."
For a more objective book on Guliani as mayor, with note of his many acheivements, accompanied by some negatives, I would try "The Prince of the City: Giuliani, New York and the Genius of American Life" by Fred Siegel.
Book Review: Solid Advice
Summary: 4 Stars
Giuliani's book offers sound and practical advice for the leader under fire. Much of the book deals with real life situations where Giuliani has used his leadership skills to work through a crisis. In my book Leadership Matters...The CEO Survival Manual: WHAT IT TAKES TO REACH THE C-SUITE AND STAY THERE I spend a decent amount of time on crisis management as well. Anyone in a position of leadership should develop skills that will help them avoid a crisis and astutely manage risk, but so often the metal of a leader is tested in their handling of the crisis itself.Book Review: This Guy Will Sure Make an Interesting President
Summary: 4 Stars
Bottom Line: Here's the great story of New York City's Turnaround from the guy who rightly gets the bulk of the credit.
What You Will Learn: Rudy Guiliani is a nonstop dynamo who seemingly tamed what was once known as the ungovernable city by the force of his giant personality, ceaseless will, and bottomless energy. After reading the book you will have no doubt that "America's Mayor" will work 20 hours a day in the country's interest if elected President. He is someone with a strong backbone and a fighting spirit. A tough man for tough times.
Parting Shot: A good tale, well written, from a man who may one day have soon have a great influence over all of us.