In Their Time

[INTRODUCTION]

This book is about leadership in context—not leadership that emerges solely from the qualities of the human character, but leadership that springs forth from an appreciation and understanding of one’s situation in the world. Economic, social, and political conditions change over time, and these changes require distinct leadership styles and approaches for success. Would Walt Disney be a success in today’s hypermedia environment? What about Henry Ford—would his steadfast and uncompromising focus on productivity through mass production resonate with today’s automobile industry? It is hard to even imagine that someone as recently heralded as Jack Welch could lead today in the manner and approach that gave him and his company such ...