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Published May 18th 2004 by Crown Business (first published February 1st 1987)

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Jan 03, 2012Amanda rated it it was ok

This book came to me highly recommended and I really wanted to like it. A leadership book based on treating people like people? Sounds good.
Unfortunately, I found the meandering writing style frustrating and barely made it half way through. I would have preferred a clearer structure and more cleanly delineated concepts. Each chapter bled into another, circling around the same points. Really, it all does boil down to 'be nice to other people' but really, who needs a book to tell you that?

Aug 13, 2011Omar Halabieh rated it really liked it

I recently finished reading Leadership is an Art by Max De Pree. As Max best puts it: 'This book is about the art of leadership: liberating people to do what is required of them in the most effective and humane way possible. It is not a book of facts or history. Though I like to tell stories, the book is not filled with anecdotes. Since it deals more with ideas and beliefs and relationships, it has to do with the 'why' of institutional and corporate life rather than the 'how'..Those results, how...more

Oct 17, 2017Tom Schulte rated it really liked it · review of another edition

A concise and well-supported treatise of leading in ways that empower employees (broad profit sharing to encourage a sense of ownership) and leading with humility, as a first-servant in the corporation. Much may seem like adages here, but there is much wisdom distilled from years in leadership at Zeeland, Michigan's Herman Miller.

Dozens upon dozens of quotable insights in the first 2/3 of this book.
A short, insightful and enjoyable read for anyone in a leadership capacity.

Feb 10, 2013Kristin rated it did not like it

This book was mentioned by my pastor in a sermon. The author, former CEO of Hermann Miller, Max De Pree, describes it as a series of essays. Specifically as a 'compendium of ideas about organizational leadership'. Indeed, it is a book of ideas and not practices, as he claims.
Although I agree with many of his statements, the book's structure seemed random, without a clear direction. At times, the leadership related terminology used was not familiar (e.g roving leaders, giants) and seemed to be of...more

Jun 24, 2010Ensiform rated it liked it · review of another edition

The author, former CEO and chairman of the board of directors at furniture maker Herman Miller, shares his viewpoint on leadership. It’s an idealistic account of what companies can be when leaders are open and understanding. One of his main ideas is that leaders owe a great deal to the companies they lead: they need to provide a statement of values, space for employees to grow, a vision for present and future, momentum (“a debt to the future”), and effectiveness, among other things.
De Pree defin...more

Aug 29, 2016David rated it liked it

I'm not really a huge fan of leadership books, I'm more of a history/theology nerd, but I know reading books like this can be helpful from time to time. This book is brief, to the point and filled with lots of great insights. DePree was the CEO of a large company and has a lot of wisdom to share. Further, he is a Christian which is either a bonus for you or maybe a negative, depending what you think of Christianity. This is not a 'Christian' book though as the ideas can apply in any leadership c...more

I think Max has some great concepts, but they get lost in the confusing writing style. I think taken together, his ideas illustrate the values of a successful leader, but my fear is because of his incoherent writing style, people read this like a horoscope - they find the things that validate their own leadership style but skim over the rest of the very important characteristics of great leadership (partially because the concepts aren't clearly laid out).

Dec 23, 2012Stacie rated it it was amazing

Shelves: business, favorites, design, leadership, innovation, non-fiction

This is one of the most powerful books on leadership I've ever read. Written like a personal manifesto, former Herman Miller CEO Max De Pree talks about leadership in terms of intimacy, elegance, joy and grace. He talks about how at great organizations, it's not about what you do but who you want to become. The book is filled with many 'aha' moments, and I know this will be one I'll go back to over and over again for years to come.

As the author said, it's less of a book and more of a collection of thoughts. Overall it was an easy listen. I can appreciate the focus on the idea of a leaders job being to support and build their team. This means talking to them, and putting them in positions to be successful.
It's pretty short overall (maybe like 4 hours or something) so not a big commitment. Good ROI.

Leadership is an art is a masterpiece. Max the Pree, the CEO and son of furniture company Herman Miller, shares the learnings of leading a fast growing company, dealing with crisis, and becoming an inclusive corporation in the late 80s. Long after the book has been published the furniture company is being one of the most respected companies in the world.
Time magazines reviewed this book as a valuable lesson in grace, style, and the elements of success. I could not agree more. It’s one of those b...more

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Jan 20, 2018Jessica Fitzsimmons rated it it was amazing

I read this book as a requirement for a class. This is not a book I would have read on my own. I'll start by saying that the book was a very easy read. The author used vocabulary that I could understand and stories that really engaged me in the reading. I did not think that a book on leadership could have sucked me in the way it did. I paid attention to every word.
As for the content itself, the author did an excellent job of expressing leadership as an art which has to be learned and crafted ove...more

I was about to pass this book along to a colleague after telling her that it was the best book on leadership I'd ever read, but I found I couldn't part with it before rereading it.
Turns out, while it is still the best book on leadership I've read, and I wish every leader ... .political, business, school ... would read it and apply the ethical and spiritual values it contains to their work ... it is more about business than I remembered and less about education applications ... which I must have...more

The book Leadership is an Art by Max Depree is a book that you can learn from. The book talks about the meaning of leadership in the authors own words. He talks about the experiences that he has had with this company that you get introduced to in the book. The author also introduces characters that have helped him in his journey. By the end of his journey, he knows the answer to his question?
I really liked the book and thought that the book had some good points. I like how the author gives reall...more

Mar 21, 2019Reid Mccormick rated it really liked it

Upon the recommendation of a respected leader, I picked up two books from Max DePree, Leadership Jazz and Leadership is an Art. I decided to read Jazz first and I really enjoyed that book. It made me excited for Art. However, my expectations may have been a bit too high.
Leadership is an Art is a fine book on leadership. The message is authentic and great, but in the end, the book was rather forgettable. Nothing stood out to me. Perhaps if I read this book first and Jazz second, I would be writi...more

Jun 28, 2017Caro rated it really liked it

These is my first book that I read related to my job. Was giving to me by one of the high managers in the company.
I really apreciatte the gesture and I must admit that at the beginning I was afraid that I will not like it that it will only include motivational quotes the true is that it teach me a lot. It can be short but is full of lessons, it tell stories and provide perspective. I now think that everybody that wants to be a manager can start by getting ideas from this book.

There are some good points and concepts presented in this book; however, there were times that the writing was flowery rather than insightful. DePree has a tendency to drift his writing into the philosophical and poetic. The useful or insightful sections of the book specifically addressed the practical application of the leadership philosophy employed at Herman Miller.

Mar 18, 2019Matthew Rosser rated it it was amazing · review of another edition

Shelves: leadership-work

From what I have read, this is refreshing leadership book. This book is not a giant collection of quotes, but antidotes from his own experience. He seemed to genuinely care about people and practice servant leadership. Short, well written, and will be valuable to return to in the future.

Out of all the books on leadership, this is one of the better ones. It is not a step by step instruction manual. It is an engaging exploration of the philosophy of leadership. Anyone who is interesting in a management position, or is in such a position, should find this book worth reading.

Nov 01, 2017Matt Diephouse rated it did not like it

This book was a mess. It lacks any overall structure or direction, leaving each page disconnected. Hidden inside are some good ideas about recognizing the humanity in people and treating them as whole persons. But I'm sure there are better books to read.

May 25, 2018Dagny rated it really liked it

The beauty and grace of employees is cherished in this book.

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Good book, just not for me. It's a little wordy, but has really good principles.

Mar 08, 2017Shannon Coughlin rated it really liked it

May 14, 2019Allen Mccormick rated it it was amazing

read during MBA, a great story, I quote from it every now and then

Oct 17, 2016innae rated it liked it

Had some good ideas and things to remember...still really glad I'm not a supervisor anymore (but I seem to still be a bit of a leader)

Aug 19, 2013Timothy Darling rated it Leadership Is An Art Pdf Free Download

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Shelves: leadership, spiritual-food, pastoral-arts, textbooks, doctoral-reading, motivation

Depree gives ample evidence to support his title, presenting leadership as he does with intangibles like character, service, the valuation of the worker, and the need of the leader to trust his people. His dedication to the concepts of servant leadership and to the Scanlon Principles. After looking up the Scanlon Principles, I found that they predate some of the material circulating in Servant Leadership circles (coming out of the Depression) and yet articulating some of the same ideals. I found...more

If you're in a leadership position, this is a must read. The book is short, flows smoothly, and presents the fundamental aspects of what it means to be a great leader. I really liked the style in which the book was written. The tone is calm, poetic and full of wisdom.
Max De Pree, was the former CEO and chairman of Herman Miller. He is also an author of a few books on leadership. De Pree joined his Herman Miller (his father's company) in 1947.
Herman Miller is a furniture (home and office) manufa...more

Aug 08, 2012JoAnn rated it really liked it · review of another edition

Max DePree is the son of D.J. DePree, who was the founder of the furniture maker company, Herman Miller. Herman Miller has been widely recognized as a “brilliantly-managed” organization, dedicated to producing exquisitely-designed and crafted furniture. Max DePree wrote this book to share the ideas, beliefs and principles that have guided him and his father in their business dealings, but that have wide applicability to just about any group activity.
Throughout the book, DePree uses analogies and...more

De Pree admits that he is repetitive, defending this style as a way to present connections between his many leadership principles. The reader is able to walk away from a first read with a firm grasp on many of these principles--a plus, to be sure. Still, I found myself often zoning out in passages or skimming because he revisits core concepts so frequently.
Leadership is an Art inarguably offers insight on corporate leadership and leadership in a community, reminding us that leadership is inheren...more

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Max DePree is an American writer. A son of D.J. DePree, founder of Herman Miller office furniture company, he and his brother Hugh DePree assumed leadership of the company the early 1960s. He succeeded his brother Hugh as CEO in the mid-1980s and served in that capacity to 1990. His book Leadership is an Art has sold more than 800,000 copies. In 1992, DePree was inducted into Junior Achievement's...more

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The author of the book:Max Depree
Format files: PDF, EPUB
The size of the: 335 KB
Language: English
ISBN-13: 9780385512466
Edition: The Doubleday Religious Publishing Group
Date of issue: 5/18/2004

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