Anyone who has worked for a large organization understands that all
bureaucracies demand to be fed. Some of these bureaucracies can
develop insatiable appetites, and when they do, the defining aspect
between success and failure is often good leadership. But what is
good leadership?Leaders are responsible for making sense of the
ambiguity that emerges from the complex relationships that define
organizations. They provide the frames to help us understand what
we see. But when meaning and purpose begin to fade from the
day-to-day taskers, special projects and reports, we are left to
wonder whether we are observing mere nonsense or something else we
just don t understand. How can we know?We must ask questions --
good questions.Any meaningful attempt to understand the
complexities of organizational life requires considerable
reflection upon one's own thinking. Through a collection of
stories, The 52nd Floor: Thinking Deeply About Leadership takes
readers on a reflective journey where they can discover for
themselves the right questions to ask to create a path to become a
better leader.Welcome to the 52nd Floor. Reviews(Five stars) A must
read for those who want a new approach to leadership.--Midwest Book
Review (July 8, 2009)Thinking Deeply About Leadership is a perfect
subtitle for this book. Why? Because as you read and get actively
involved with the process which Levy, Parco, and Blass have
created, you will think deeply about what leadership means to you.
This book on leadership is all about you and your leadership point
of view, not about the authors and their leadership point of view.
Wow What a learning opportunity.--Ken Blanchard, Legendary
Co-Author of The One Minute Manager & Leading at a Higher
LevelWhether in the locker room or the board room, on the field or
in the office, leaders constantly influence behavior. This book is
ideal for anyone who has ever wondered about what it means to lead.
Levy, Parco, and Blass, have given us much to think about - their
book is a winner --Coach Bobby Bowden, College Football Hall of
FameLeadership is certainly a subject that requires deep thinking
because it determines success or failure in every human endeavor.
The 52nd Floor is a non-traditional approach that provides the
reader with a unique glimpse into leadership. A must read for those
serious about developing as effective leaders.--Bill Looney,
General (ret.), U.S. Air Force, Author of Exceeding ExpectationsAn
absolutely fascinating look into leadership. Levy, Parco and Blass
have fully grasped the entire picture and spectrum of leadership
that has taken me a lifetime to discern. This book will make you
think .--Michael J.C. Roth, President Emeritus, USAA Investment
Management CompanyIt takes courage and imagination to write such a
book. I can only hope that more will follow. I like the way the
questions have been posed, how myths have been shattered, and the
emphasis on thinking deeply rather than repeating trivialities.
Very well done.--Amnon Rapoport, Ph.D., Distinguished Professor of
Management, University of California-RiversideBravo The authors
have written a brilliant and wholly unique leadership book The
inclusiveness and participatory nature of the book will inspire
anyone who is interested in management. Once you get started, you
won't be able to put it down --Robert N. Mishev, McKinsey &
Co.Finally, a leadership book that will actually improve one's
leadership The 52nd Floor sees leadership as a journey, a practice
what real people do in real time to create practical value right
now. Here is a natural and realistic practice that we can take to
make our leadership journeys successful.--James R. Barker, PhD.,
Editor, Management Communication Quarterly
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