In 'History Can Be Fun', Munro Leaf uses his signature whimsical style and stick-figure illustrations to make history engaging for young readers. The book spans from ancient Egypt to the United Nations, including English and U.S. history, making it a delightful and educational read.
In *Giants of Enterprise*, Richard S. Tedlow explores the lives and strategies of seven iconic business leaders: George Eastman, Thomas Watson, Henry Ford, Charles Revson, Robert N. Noyce, Andrew Carnegie, and Sam Walton. The book delves into their entrepreneurial journeys, innovations, and the lasting impact they had on their respective industries and the broader economy. Through detailed biographies and historical context, Tedlow illustrates how these visionaries shaped modern business practices.
This book explores the evolution of business leadership in the U.S. from World War II to the present, highlighting the role of charisma in modern leadership. It analyzes figures like Steve Jobs, Oprah Winfrey, and Elon Musk, who have used charisma to innovate and lead. The book also examines cases where charisma has been used to deceive, providing both inspiration and cautionary tales.
In 'Creative Selection,' Ken Kocienda offers a detailed look at Apple's software development process during his 15-year tenure at the company. The book focuses on the 'creative selection' process, a method of iterative development through continuous demos and feedback. Kocienda shares stories of his work on key products like the iPhone, iPad, and Safari web browser, and discusses the essential elements of innovation at Apple, including inspiration, collaboration, craft, diligence, decisiveness, taste, and empathy. The book provides insights into the working culture and decision-making processes under Steve Jobs' leadership.
This book is a personal narrative by Colonel Robert L. Scott Jr., recounting his early fascination with flying, his training and mishaps, and his extensive military career. It covers his experiences flying the U.S. Mail, surviving harsh weather conditions, and his combat missions in China and Burma. Scott's story highlights his persistence, determination, and courage, and includes vivid accounts of his time as a commander of the AVG (American Volunteer Group), also known as the Flying Tigers. The book is praised for its engaging storytelling and provides a unique perspective on the China Burma India Theater during World War II.
Richard Tedlow is the Class of 1949 Professor of Business Administration Emeritus at the Harvard Business School, where he spent three decades teaching business history. Richard left HBS in 2010 to join the faculty of the new Apple University and retired in 2018. Earlier this year, he published The Emergence of Charismatic Business Leadership, which is the subject of the show. Our conversation covers Richard's background and lessons learned teaching for four decades. We then turn to his latest tome, discussing the American history of business leaders without charisma, transitional period introducing charisma, and the modern era of superstar CEOs. Along the way, we discuss the definition, traits, downside, and future of charismatic business leadership. Learn More Subscribe: Apple | Spotify | Google Follow Ted on Twitter at @tseides or LinkedIn Subscribe to the mailing list Read the transcripts
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