Leadership Sopranos Style: How to Become a More Effective Boss

by Deborrah Himsel

Conflicting loyalties. Terminations. A changing culture. New competitive threats. These phrases describe the challenges facing many of today's most successful businesses. They also describe the... This description may be from another edition of this product.

• Format: Hardcover
• Language: English
• ISBN: 079318150X
• ISBN13: 9780793181506
• Release Date: January 2004
• Publisher: Dearborn Trade
• Length: 189 Pages
• Weight: 1.00 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.7" x 6.8" x 8.7"

Customer Reviews

Be cautioned--this could change your life!

How many books can change your life? This one could. As I read it, I saw myself interacting with those 'on the job' and looked at how I could change and improve those interactions. Ms. Himsel gives down-to-earth factual ways to put the positive things Tony does into action. She doesn't pull punches in 'gimme it to my face'. What a great concept.The quizes and case examples are helpful. However, the whole is greater than the parts. What a gift!I looked her up on the Internet and found that she is 'the real deal'. She's been doing this for awhile and it shows. I feel as if I've had her whole leadership development training. What a deal!

Well crafted and informative!

I thought this was a great book! It was well written, structured to facilitate understanding, and chocked with ways to apply what I learned along the way. As a fledgling manager, I know I have a lot to learn. However, I was pleasantly surprised to see how easy it was to apply the principles Ms. Himsel set forth. It was also good to know that she had used them successfully with her people. Much more real than theory. Thanks much!

A New Twist on Leadership

Leadership Sopranos Style is an insightful, entertaining and provocative book. It provides real-life examples (although based on a fictional character) of how we can strive to become more effective leaders. My greatest learning is that direct and honest feedback will generate greater results for me, my direct reports and my company in the long term. I think one of the greatest challenges in today's organizations is communications (or lack thereof) and Ms. Himsel's techniques and very practical examples will support me in working more effectively with my teams. Thank you for providing new insights on this age-old topic of leadership. It has certainly opened my mind.

Innovative and Fun!

This is one of the most entertaining - and insightful - management books I've read in a long time. I've always been a devotee of the show and as a result of this book, I don't think I'll ever watch it the same way again. Without excusing Tony's amoral behavior, Ms. Himsel manages to make an extremely compelling argument for his effectiveness as a business leader. Unlike what you might think, beyond the gimmick, there is a lot of useful and thoughtful advice here, supplemented by the author's own considerable experience first as a Director of Strategy and Training and Pfizer and currently as the VP of Organizational Development at Avon Products, Inc. This level of credibility on the part of the author is truly what sets this Sopranos management book above the competition. I recommend this for leaders at all levels of an organization as I look forward to another season of the Sopranos on HBO. I'll definitely be taking notes on Tony's leadership style.

Don't Fuhgetabout This Book

Ms. Himsel has finally written a business book that can be ENJOYED! She has taken a rather boring subject(business)and wrapped it around with an exciting premise. This book is a MUST for anyone who is working today. Who doesn't want to become a better leader? Every leadership point is made very clear with great humor and wit. I especially liked the Charisma and Give it to my face chapters. After reading it I felt I am ready to lead my own business crew! Take my advice and get this book before everyone hears about it. Soon this book will be harder to find than Jimmy Hoffa! Thank you Ms. Himsel for writing a great book!