"...there are a fair few intriguing surprises to be found in these biographical essays..." The Scotsman

About the Author

Walter Isaacson lives in Washington, DC, where he is the president and CEO of the Aspen Institute. He is the author of acclaimed, best-selling biographies of Albert Einstein, Benjamin Franklin, and Henry Kissinger.

Reviews

"Incisive and shrewd, this eclectic collection offers rich food for thought for students of history and management alike." -- Booklist "Good bedside reading for history buffs." -- Kirkus Reviews "At a time when leadership is lacking, this memorable book culls examples from our past to reveal what makes a person stand above the rest." -- Publishers Weekly