Leadership, Rudy Giuliani
7/10/03
Notes:
Morning meeting is the cornerstone of the day
Cookies on NY’s Day
Look to have a clear decisive, victory early in an endeavor
Statistical accountability, why has this changed, what is working for one are of the city should probably be applied elsewhere
When transforming, get on board, or quit.
Disclose bad new quickly
Don’t decide just to end discomfort with indecision.
Altruism – unselfish interest in the welfare of others
“A leader must stick to decision even when unpopular, but be self confident enough to solicit opinions and change his mind without worrying he will appear weak.
Manage results and Expectations
Select your position, then make a case, not the other way around
People doing nothing encourage others to do the same
Allow subordinates to make decisions such that they do so in the best interests of the enterprise even if it goes against a supporter.
Judge MacMahen – Be able to communicate, explain, and simplify
Loyalty, the moral minister, be loyal
The optimism of leadership is essential once the leader gives up, everyone gives up.
Create an organizational structure and a way of subverting it
“Highest and best use” break a higher level person off for a special task. Managers will fight over reallocation but what is best for the company first. Say that and mean it. Show the manager you appreciate his way of finding a way to get by without a valued member of his group.
Stay on your level, CoS for Pres talks to the CoS Treasury, not the Secretary of Treasury.
As a chief of staff, make sure people have access to the boss, make double sure when you don’t agree with them.
My thoughts:
Great book by Giuliani
Keep reading this one. He uses his many experiences as an attorney, prosecutor, and mayor to share his many principals. Perhaps most notable is his commitment to integrity. He does what is right for the people, not himself. Further notable is his relentless preparation for everything then staying calm in all situations.
