Leadership Is Common Sense

By Herman Cain

Book Overview

Destined to become a classic, this unique book by Herman Cain, CEO and co-owner of Godfather's Pizza, demystifies the leadership process and shows readers how to develop effective leadership skills. In Leadership is Common Sense , Herman Cain forges, with infectious enthusiasm, an "American Dream" story of his extraordinary rise from humble beginnings to his days climbing the corporate ladder at Pillsbury, Burger King and finally Godfather's Pizza--where he led the management buyout of the company and miraculously turned it from financial decline. In addition to an in-depth analysis of the transformation of Godfather's Pizza, Cain critiques the leadership styles of a wide range of past and present leaders, from civil rights activists to U.S. Presidents to corporate entrepreneurs to personal heroes. Herman Cain discusses his "Three Plus Three" leadership... Three Critical Qualities a Leader Must Possess Ability to recognize that people must motivate themselves. Ability to take risks and make the tough decisions. Ability to block out the unnecessary and concentrate on the necessary. Three Critical Things a Leader Must Do Remove barriers which prevent people from being self-motivated. Lead people to achieve the desired results. Inspire passion within people to perform better than expected. "Herman Cain's book focuses on what's needed most in our society today...leadership. It is a book of real substance, with a compelling, yet common sense view of what real leadership requires." --David R. Whitwarm, Chairman of the Board and CEO of Whirlpool Corporation. "Herman Cain is a force of nature. His inspiring story will lift your heart and motivate you to achieve your own dream." --Al Ries, best-selling author of Focus and co-author of Marketing Warfare . "A fascinating book from a man whose actions epitomize the real meaning of leadership." --Noeman E. Brinker, Brinker International, co-author of On the Brink: The Life and Leadership of Norman Brinker. "The latest and the best book written on leadership. Herman Cain is the man to write it He did and I applaud it " --Robert H. Schuller, The Crystal Cathedral, author of Possibility Thinking .

• Format: Hardcover
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0471287962
• ISBN13: 9780471287964
• Release Date: October 1996
• Publisher: Wiley
• Length: 232 Pages
• Weight: 1.05 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.9" x 6.3" x 9.3"

Customer Reviews

Incredible - Hits the Nail on the Head

I first saw Herman Cain as a keynote speaker at a project management professional seminar. His speach blew me away. Since then I've been a huge fan. I purchased this book and it, like his speech, as outstanding. A great read from and about a great man, with great advice about leadership.

More Empty Phrase-making from Jack Kemp???

Not only did our anonymous reviewer forget the 80's economic boom, he apparently forgot to read the book. Hint: Jack Kemp didn't write it...

Previous Reviews

In reading the reviews of this book, I see that some people are writing reviews without reading the book. In fact, the do not even know who wrote the book. They are just more interested in downgrading a person and their ideas.

Heartwarming story and inspiring

I read this book after seeing the author talk about the book on several talk shows earlier this year. Mr. Cain is the epitome of the American rise to success story. His life story is one of hard work coupled with the burning desire to succeed. The obstacles he has faced will ring familiar to many. He has also included the "three plus three" leadership guide that drives his life and that has inspired me in my life. If you want more out of life, inspiration to move on and change, or if you want to improve your leadership skills read this book