“Dr. Cohen relinquished his role as president several years ago. Even in the final months of his life, he remained engaged and active, not ready to retire. His final book, ‘Be All You Can Be and Get Ready for the Future,’ is a testament to his enduring contribution.
Minglo Shao, Co-founder of CIAM
“Bill’s monthly letter always contributed thoughts that were practical and served as reminders to management artisans.”
Len Kwiatkowski, Chairman, Board of Trustees, CIAM
“In addition to his record of service, Bill Cohen was a mentor, interpreting the teachings of Peter Drucker by sharing anecdotes that guided his subordinates and students while instilling the values of integrity, courage and resilience.”
Ron Fogleman, General, USAF. Retired 15th Chief of Staff
This book is a collection of management essays written by Dr. William A. Cohen, Major General, USAF (Ret.), in the final years of his life. Drawing on his military background, professional experience, and education under Peter F. Drucker at Claremont Graduate School, Dr. Cohen provides practical insights into leadership and management.
目錄
Foreword by Minglo Shao
Foreword by Len Kwiatkowski
Tribute to A Friend and Mentor by Ron Fogleman
Introduction
Research
What Everybody Knows Is Usually Wrong (February 2022)
How Drucker, Einstein, and Freud Did Analytical Research (June 2022)
Doing Research Like Drucker and Einstein (September 2023)
Peter Drucker’s Most Frequent Comment (November 2023)
Decision Making
Quantitative Data Is Not the Primary Factor in Decision Making
Make Your Mind Faster Than a Speeding Bullet (September 2021)
Drucker’s Gold: Management as a Liberal Art for Optimal Decision Making (October 2021)
Drucker’s Fundamental Business Decision (January 2023)
Practice of Management
Lessons From Those in Uniform (July 2022)
How Drucker Can Make You a More Effective Manager (August 2022)
How to Handle Risk (November 2022)
Pricing for the Highest Profitability Can Cost You a Bundle (February 2023)
How to Apply Management as a Liberal Art (July 2023)
Drucker’s Way of Turning Failure into Success (March 2024)
Teacher and Consultant
The Drucker Difference (November 2021)
Drucker in the Classroom (December 2021)
Peter Drucker’s Strange Discovery (May 2022)
Strategy
Creating the Future (March 2023)
Developing Strategies Based on Drucker (April 2023)
Leadership
Drucker and Personal Integrity (January 2022)
Drucker on Battlefield Leadership in Civilian Occupations (October 2022)
You can Become a Recognized Leader in your Organization (Maybe Even Today)! (May 2023)
How to Lead Change (October 2023) 193
Drucker on Integrity, Ethics, Honor, and Doing the Right Thing (February 2024)
Achievement/Lifelong Learning
There Is No Barrier You Cannot Overcome (March 2022)
How to Negotiate Anything (April 2022)
Drucker’s Way to Success Revealed (September 2022)
Action Outweighs Reaction (December 2022)
If You Don’t Know, Ask Your Brain (August 2023)
With Heart You Can Lift a 1,000 Pound Cow or Defeat 61 Enemy Planes in Combat Even if Blind in One Eye (October/November 2023)
作者介紹
作者簡介
William A. Cohen
William A. Cohen, Ph.D., was a widely respected authority on leadership and business strategy, and a retired Major General in the U.S. Air Force Reserve. During his career, he lectured and taught seminars to numerous academic and military institutions, as well as corporations, including Boeing, The Cheesecake Factory, the Industrial College of the Armed Forces and the Air War College, among many others. He also authored many books, including A Class with Drucker: The Lost Lessons of the World's Greatest Management Teacher, The New Art of the Leader, and The Wisdom of the Generals.
