Taboos of Leadership The 10 Secrets No One Will Tell You About Leaders and What They Really Think

"Leadership is a much-discussed but little-understood concept. Tony Smith calls on a lifetime of research and experience in the field to take the discussion in a refreshing new direction. By focusing on the importance of two-way communication and understanding, Tony delivers a deeper, richer picture of leadership and a road map for improving the performance of any organization." -Paul Tagliabue, commissioner, National Football League (retired) "By examining the role of leadership as a psychoanalyst would a troubled patient, Dr. Anthony Smith not only uncovers the root causes of rampant disorders in the postmodern corporate world, he also prescribes a series of groundbreaking changes that are at once brilliant and startling. Nothing is sacred in this book. Myths are exploded, taboos are broken, and the result is a revelation of common sense long barred from the boardroom." -Mark Shapiro, president and CEO, Six Flags, Inc. "Tony Smith is a keen observer who gets to the heart of leadership challenges and approaches. I especially appreciate that someone with his insight also has the courage to reveal the truth of leadership in this refreshing book." -George Bodenhiemer, president, ESPN and ABC Sports; co-chairman, Disney Media Networks "This may be the most realistic book on leadership to date." -Larry Probst III, CEO, Electronic Arts "Having worked with Tony for nearly 20 years, I can tell you that his research, teaching, and insights into leadership have had a remarkable impact on me and our leadership. It has been a pleasure working with him, and you will find it a pleasure reading this very rare and insightful book on this very important subject." -J. Mclean Stewart, senior director (retired), McKinsey and CompanySmith, Anthony F. is the author of 'Taboos of Leadership The 10 Secrets No One Will Tell You About Leaders and What They Really Think', published 2007 under ISBN 9780787995829 and ISBN 0787995827.