Leadership: The Inner Side of Greatness, a Philosophy for Leaders

by Peter Koestenbaum

It has been more than a decade since the first edition of Peter Koestenbaum's landmark book "Leadership: The Inner Side of Greatness "was published. Since that time world events have caused a dramatic shift in how we think about our lives and our work. Now we grapple with the fundamental questions. How can we live a courageous life and manage anxiety? Is it possible to reach greater heights of ethics and responsibility?
Peter Koestenbaum, the preeminent business philosopher, has been a trusted mentor to business leaders worldwide. In this thoroughly revised edition of his classic book he shares his wisdom about the fundamental nature of leadership and shows what it takes to become an exceptional and passionate leader in today's complex world. At the very heart of the book is his Leadership Diamond model- a paradigm that challenges managers to transform their thinking and approach everything with fresh effectiveness in order to reap richer results and become great leaders.

Genres: Leadership, Nonfiction, Business

396 pages, ebook

First published June 1, 1991

Reviews

[David Berry · Rating 5 out of 5]

This book feels as relevant, if not more so, in our post-pandemic, politically fragmented world as it must have after 9/11. It is as powerful and practical a call to leadership greatness as I have read.

[Jorge · Rating 5 out of 5]

Superlative!

[John Hawkins · Rating 4 out of 5]

Peter Koestenbaum makes a lot of interesting points in this book, but I found it difficult to read at times. Structures upon structures. Yes, I was confronted with issues that called me out and that alone makes the reading successful. I already refer to the arts, great writings and philosophies for support. Koestenbaum has much to say and is insightful on how he says it. Since this edition was published in 2002 there is a lot of interest in 9/11. In 2008 the 9/11 represents so many different things than it did in 2002.

I found his message on anxiety to be nothing short of great.

[Sho]

good read

[Sandra · Rating 4 out of 5]

Transformational! I plan on rereading and referring to it many times.

[Vincent]

May have read in 2008 for class, Augsburg, need check.

[MADHUSUDAN VIJ · Rating 5 out of 5]

Very good book must read