You Can't Predict a Hero: From War to Wall Street, Leading in Times of Crisis

by Joseph J. Grano Jr., Mark Levine

You Can't Predict a Hero: From War to Wall Street, Leading in Times of Crisis-Wiley-Joseph J. Grano-2010-EDN-1

240 pages, Paperback

First published January 1, 2009

Reviews

[Steve Scott · Rating 3 out of 5]

I disagree strongly with the reviewer that claimed this wasn’t a book on leadership. It has some outstanding leadership principles that can be applied at every level of society. I strongly recommend it for that reason.

I also agree with the review that said this was a tribute to a deservedly big ego. It is that. That dropped it a star.

Where I got bogged down was Grano’s financial and investment jargon, which left my head spinning. This is a problem I’ve had with nearly every financial planner and investment counselor I’ve ever met. They assume you know what they’re talking about. That dropped it another star.

A three star review from me doesn’t mean one shouldn’t read a book...but it might be advisable to get it at the library or used and at a lesser price.

[George Fisher · Rating 5 out of 5]

Excellent read with some great messages

[Scott Cutaneo · Rating 5 out of 5]

Great book

[Patricia · Rating 1 out of 5]

Read it b/c it was recommended to me as a good book about Leadership. I was disappointed that it was basically an autobiography and offered comment on the "current" times (2009)and what to do about the economic crisis. Sadly I found little to take away from this book to apply to my own life. The only good thing was it was a very quick read so now I can get on to another book.

[Theodore Kinni · Rating 3 out of 5]

A guy with a deservedly large ego offers some good leadership advice.