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Models of Leadership. October 10, 2000. Final Exam Book List (choose one):. Churchill : A life, by Martin Gilbert. Personal History , by Katherine Graham. Mandela: The Authorized Biography , by Anthony Sampson. Long Walk to Freedom: The Autobiography of Nelson Mandela , by Nelson Mandela.
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Models of Leadership October 10, 2000
Final Exam Book List (choose one): • Churchill: A life, by Martin Gilbert. • Personal History, by Katherine Graham. • Mandela: The Authorized Biography, by Anthony Sampson. • Long Walk to Freedom: The Autobiography of Nelson Mandela, by Nelson Mandela. • Ronald Reagan: An American Life, by Ronald Reagan. • The Downing Street Years, by Margaret Thatcher. • The Path to Power, by Margaret Thatcher. • Truman, by David McCullough.
Agenda • Harvey Golub: discussion • Carol Cho, Pamela Watson: The Importanceof Being Elitist. • Phillipe de Montebello: discussion • Heather Crain, Marc Filion: The Perceptionist • Derek Henwood: Steve Jobs’ Apple Gets Way Cooler • Steve Jobs: discussion
The Importance of Being Elitist • De Montebello’s leadership strengths and weaknesses • Defining moments that shaped his personality and his career • Director and President: an effective leadership structure?
The Importance of Being Elitist • The person is the organization, or, leading by example? • Entertainment vs. new media: will de Montebello see the opportunity? • Planning for succession
The Perceptionist • “..his “reality-distortion field” – an uncanny ability, through enthusiasm, charisma, and intimidation, to make people see what he wants them to see.” • Leadership capabilities: Amelio vs. Jobs
The Perceptionist • Can a “strong” leader lead any organization? • When should Jobs make his graceful exit? • Recently Apple’s stock fell 50% on an earnings disappointment—any meaning?