Synopses & Reviews
The most widely recognized business executive of all time asks the tough questions that America's leaders must address:
What is each of us giving back to our country?Do we truly love democracy?
Are we too fat and satisfied for our own good?
Why is America addicted to oil?
Do we really care about our children's futures?
Who will save the middle class?
Lee Iacocca believes that leaders are made in times of crisis -- such as today. He has known more leaders than almost anybody else -- including nine U.S. presidents, many heads of state, CEOs of the nation's top corporations, celebrities, and even a pope -- and is uniquely suited to share his wisdom, knowledge, and wit about the leadership of America. Lee Iacocca does not mince words, and in Where Have All the Leaders Gone? he offers his no-nonsense, straight-up assessments of the American politicians most likely to run for president in 2008. He also shares his lessons learned, and issues a call to action to summon Americans back to their roots of hard work, common sense, integrity, generosity, and optimism.
Where have all the leaders gone? Lee Iacocca has the answer.
About the Author
Lee Iacocca is the former president of Ford Motor Company and Chrysler Corporation and a bestselling author. He spends his time traveling, giving speeches, and supporting the Iacocca Foundation, which funds research for a cure for diabetes.
Table of Contents
CONTENTS
Acknowledgments ix
PART 1: WHERE HAVE ALL THE LEADERS GONE? 1
I Had enough? 3
II People and priorities: It's that simple 15
III Can you show me where it's working? 25
IV Aren't we supposed to be the good guys? 33
V How much do we love democracy? 39
PART 2: WHERE HAVE ALL OUR FRIENDS GONE? 57
VI Will the real leader of the free world please stand up? 59
VII Meet the coalition of the UNwilling 75
VIII What will we do for oil? 89
IX Free trade must be fair trade 101
X Don't fence me in...or out 111
PART 3: IS CAPITALISM LETTING US DOWN? 125
XI Where does all the money go? 127
XII Will we ever trust corporate America again? 137
XIII Chrysler's lesson: Resist the urge to merge 151
XIV Can anyone around here run a car company? 165
XV Who will save the middle class? 185
XVI The blame game is killing us 195
PART 4: CAN AMERICA BE GREAT AGAIN? 203
XVII Are we too fat and satisfied for our own good? 205
XVIII Bring back brain power 215
XIX Three men who taught me to lead 223
XX Get off the golf course and DO something 237
XXI 2008: A call to action 257
Index 265