Excellent thought provoking book
I am only part way through the book but just had to write a comment about how great it is. Mr Iacocca is right -- we should be mad and we should stand up and take action -- immediately. Another great book that really prompts each of us to become leaders and to stop following is Seth Godin's newest book, Tribes.
After reading "Where Have All the Leaders Gone" -- read "Tribes - We need YOU to lead us" and then start leading. For me, the only way to channel my anger/disappointment with our government/economy/etc....is to take action, to stand up and make things happen.
He's a funny guy
A lot of Bush bashing, a bit of automobile manufacturing history, some common sense, a dash of humor and some more Bush bashing for good measure. A very fast, fun read. Good, basic lessons for leadership.
He and his friends picked wrong
This is a waste of time. This guy had the power in his day to pick his replacement leaders. He and his friends picked wrong. So here we sit. For a real solution to our problems read this book on amazon:
Sustainable Development Possible with Creative System Engineering http://www.amazon.com/dp/ASIN/0615216307
Where Have All the Leaders Gone
A very easy to read book that is thought provoking and challenges us to look at elections in a new way!
A Late Awakening
I first picked this up at an airport, just to read the intro. I couldn't put it down. Iococca jumps out at you from the first page, with vigor never seen in his previous writings.
One quickly realizes that Mr. Iococca is dissatisfied with the direction and administration of the US government of the first eight years of the century. He minces no words on this tour de force. Iococca backs up his opinions with real-world experience, from discussing world affairs while pulling an all nighter with Fidel Castro, to rebuilding Chrysler on a $1-per-year salary. Indeed some may only fault the author's late return to the pen. But better late than never.
