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    Leadership Is an Art
    Leadership Is an Art
    Leadership Is an Art
    Audiobook2 hours

    Leadership Is an Art

    Written by Max Depree

    Narrated by Joseph Campanella

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    As president and CEO of Herman Miller, Inc.—a firm which ranked high in Fortune magazine's surveys of the most admired, best managed companies to work for in America—Max DePree nurtured a culture of open communication and inclusion. In Leadership Is an Art, DePree expounds on his innovative style of business stewardship, one that contributed to the remarkable success of his firm and other respected American companies. DePree emphasizes a humanistic approach, which encourages relationship-building and idea-sharing at all levels of the organization. In a unique take for a business guide, he also stresses the importance of corporate responsibility and the power of generosity.
    LanguageEnglish
    PublisherPhoenix Books, Inc.
    Release dateFeb 1, 2008
    ISBN9781597779128
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