Max depree has made himself known in the business world as the chairman and ceo of herman miller, inc. From todays perspective this is an older management book, the first of three that depree has written. In max depree s book, leadership jazz, the importance of both the leader and the follower are explored in great detail. This author happens to be successful businessman but applies his leadership experience and ideas to leaders in general. The essential elements of a great leader by max depree and a great selection of related books, art and collectibles available now at. However, my expectations may have been a bit too high. I gave it to a nephew who is an accomplished highschool band instructor. His books leadership is an art, leadership jazz, leading without power, called to serve, and dear zoe demonstrate this. Former ceo of herman miller and author of leadership is an art, leadership jazz and leading without power this quote, from max depree is among my favorite servant leadership quotes.
He was a great leader because he respected his followers and his followers respected him. The title of the book, leadership jazz, implies more than the book delivers in development of the metaphor. Leadership jazz by max depree 1st 1992 from canford. The title attracted me from the first glance, as it discuss leadership as a kind of art and that matches my personality as i have been always passionate about art and i believe that everything can be approached from artistic perspective. Max depree is chairman of the board of directors of herman miller, inc. Leadership is an art 1987 teaches you how to lead your employees in a kind, humane way. Leadership is an intangible quality that cannot be given by a ceo, learned in a book, or taught in a class. In max deprees book, the leadership lessons are like jazz musictimeless. Todays successful managers are attuned to the needs and ideas of their followers and even step aside at times to be followers themselves. Creating and nurturing the effective volunteer board. In his book, leadership jazz, depree focuses on the importance of connecting voice and touch for leaders.
A jazz band is an expression of servant leadership. The best leaders know that empathy and elegance are the keys to workplace success, not tough talk and harsh discipline. Former president bill clinton called it astonishing, and the late peter drucker advised, read this slowly. Leadership jazz may be small book but it is huge on content. I dont remember the last time i read a book where i wrote quote after quote down. See all books authored by max depree, including leadership is an art, and leadership jazz, and more on. Download for offline reading, highlight, bookmark or take notes while you read leadership jazz. Leadership jazz humphrey fellows at cronkite school of. As a result, they spark vitality and productivity from their work force. Hell be a better person and professional by scrimmaging with, and applying some of the many lessons that mr. The essential elements of a great leader ebook written by max depree.
Leadership in the workplace, says max depree, is like playing jazz. The book does deliver very good advice on leadership. Since it was first published to wide acclaim in 1992, the bestselling leadership jazz has firmly placed itself among the great business classics. Condition a near fine tight copy in a very fine bright dj seller. Max depree books list of books by author max depree thriftbooks. Executive summary leadership jazz is one of the most influential books i have ever read in my entire life. Depree, founder of herman miller office furniture company, he and his brother hugh depree assumed leadership of the company the early 1960s. Leadership jazz goodreads meet your next favorite book. Max succeeded his brother hugh as ceo in 1980 and served in that capacity to 1987, and he was a member. Leadership jazz ebook by max depree 9780307575654 rakuten. Depree, leadership jazz book summaries lifeandleadership. He succeeded his brother hugh as ceo in the mid1980s and served in that capacity to 1990. Read leadership jazz the essential elements of a great leader by max depree available from rakuten kobo.
As a result, they spark vitality and productivity from their. In max depree s book, the leadership lessons are like jazz musictimeless. Upon the recommendation of a respected leader, i picked up two books from max depree, leadership jazz and leadership is an art. Depree s father, the founder, built the company on a solid christian philosophy of valuing people and depree also genuinely cares about people. Herman miller has long been known as an outstanding company. Everyday low prices and free delivery on eligible orders. Buy leadership jazz book online at low prices in india. Leadership jazz september 5, 1993 edition open library. The author shares with business leaders an important lesson on how to. The leader of the band has the beautiful opportunity to draw the best out of other musicians.
Here, he gives a lesson on leadership as an art rather than a science. Now updated for first time in well over a decade, this powerful book reveals why today, more than ever, leadership is more an art than a science. Leadership jazz livros na amazon brasil 9780553470802. He is the author of the bestseller leadership jazz.
Leadership jazz is one of the most influential books i have ever read in my entire life. Leadership jazz is the book i have chosen recently to read about leadership. Buy leadership jazz book online at best prices in india on. Depree was elected by fortune magazine to the national business hall of fame. The book is littered with nuggets of wisdom and insight.
I read the book back in the 90s and thoroughly enjoyed it. Now updated for first time in well over a decade, this powerful book reveals why today, more than ever, leadership is more an art. I decided to read jazz first and i really enjoyed that book. This seller has earned a 2 of 5 stars rating from biblio customers. I would like to summarize his book in two categories. Leadership is an art is one of the best books i have ever read in my life on the. We have much to learn from jazz band leaders, for jazz, like leadership, combines the unpredictability of.
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