Geeks and Geezers: How Era, Values and Defining Moments Shape Leaders

Bennis, Warren; Thomas, Robert J.

ISBN 10: 1578515823 / ISBN 13: 9781578515820

Published by Harvard Business School Press, 2002

About this Item

Researchers Warren Bennis and Robert Thomas conclude that leaders young and old so-called "geeks" and "geezers" have been profoundly affected both by the eras they grew up in and by "crucible" experiences. The result gives rise to a new leadership model with significant implications for associations. Top edge of dust jacket with some creases, near fine otherwise. First edition signed by Thomas. Size: 6½ - 9½".

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Bibliographic Details

• Title: Geeks and Geezers: How Era, Values and Defining Moments Shape Leaders
• Publisher: Harvard Business School Press
• Publication Date: 2002
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 1578515823
• ISBN 13: 9781578515820
• Binding: Hardcover
• Edition: 1st Edition
• Condition: Near Fine
• Dust Jacket Condition: Very Good
• Signed: Signed by Author(s)
• Book Type: book

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Synopsis

This work presents a model that predicts who is likely to become, and remain, a leader, and why. It is based on a cross generational study of two groups of leaders: geezers, whose experiences were shaped by the Great Depression and World War II, and geeks, the children of TV and computers.

About the Author

Warren Bennis is Professor and Founding Chairman of The Leadership Institute at the University of Southern California, and the author of over thirty visionary books on leadership.