From the Back Cover One of the most captivating heroes o f the last decade and the author o f the New York Times bestseller Highest Duty explores the nature o f leadership with some of America's best and brightestAt a time of political polarization and economic turmoil, we yearn for superior leadership. Few have demonstrated this trait better than Captain "Sully" Sullenberger. In this follow-up to his bestselling memoir, Sullenberger engages nearly a dozen distinguished Americans to explore the nature of leadership: what it means, what it takes, and how it can be fostered and developed in all of our lives. Sullenberger talks to men and women from many diverse fields, all of whom embody, in the truest sense, moral courage and leadership by personal example.Among those included are: Tony La Russa, the legendary baseball manager; Gene Kranz, the NASA flight director during the historic Gemini and Apollo programs; Michelle Rhee, founder of the New Teacher Project; former governor of Michigan Jennifer Granholm; Jim Sinegal, co-founder and CEO of Costco; Lieutenant Colonel Representative Tammy Duckworth, former assistant secretary with the Department of Veterans Affairs; Bill Bratton, former NYPD commissioner and LAPD chief; and former secretary of labor Robert Reich. Read more About the Author Chesley B. "Sully" Sullenberger, III has been dedicated to the pursuit of safety for his entire adult life. While he is best known for serving as Captain during what has been called the "Miracle on the Hudson," Sullenberger is a speaker, aviation safety expert, and accident investigator, serves as the CBS News Aviation and Safety Expert, and is the founder and chief executive officer of Safety Reliability Methods, Inc., a company dedicated to management, safety, performance, and reliability consulting. He lives with his family in the San Francisco Bay Area. Read more
M**E
Just because someone is successful does not mean they are intellectual or possess wisdom.
The stories of other people who have made a difference by how they lived their lives and the ethics, values and morals that propelled them through life is well presented. This is a book every young person should read to help them find their direction. Business and Life is NOT a grab all you can get and forget the damage to others your greed takes. This book contains many excellent life lessons that demonstrate how to set a plumb line for how to live a life of responsibility, integrity and value. I found the political statements offensive, mainly because the values of the ethically challenged liberal mind-set is counter to my experiences.CAUTION: My advice is to enjoy the fruit but spit out the seeds. In other words - have a discerning mind while reading this book.
P**S
A leadership manual
I continue to give these as gifts with high hopes we can all lead and follow in the manner of greatness exemplified in the lives of these individuals.
J**R
Outstanding leadership book!
This book is fantastic! I have read numerous leadership books; many of which are text book type and boring. This book was engaging and kept me reading! I loved the story telling and the fantastic quotes! It was the first time I ever used the highlight feature on my Kindle and I must have used it 50 times! Great read - highly recommended for individual read or even a team-read type book. It also was great insight on politics in this country.
J**Z
A great read!
A totally engrossing book, thanks to Sully's way of communicating. It is as though he is speaking directly to you.
R**C
This is a good book, but I have to say
This is a good book, but I have to say, for very serious readers. The thoughts here about leadership are significant.If you want to be a leader in the modern world, you need to read and understand this book.
S**Z
Excellent!
I found this book to be excellent! In addition to the stories and views of the people interviewed that serve as the foundation for the book, Mr. Sullenberger has added his own thoughts and views on various subjects, which also gave me a better idea and understanding of who Sully is.
H**E
till it became an exceptional life thanks to a bunch of really stupid Canada geese
A "common man" who did something totally uncommon in less than 3 minutes! This is a gentle, humble self-told tale of an "everyman" sort of life...till it became an exceptional life thanks to a bunch of really stupid Canada geese. If I could have a second father or brother, I'd pick Sully for sure!
F**G
A MUST read for anyone!
As a pilot and a business man this book has a lot to offer about focus, leadership and operating at peak efficiency in an emergency.
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