Sidney Finkelstein was an influential arts critic whose work delved deeply into socialist realism and its application across various art forms. His analyses explored the interconnectedness of art, culture, and society, emphasizing how social and political forces shape artistic expression. Through his writings, Finkelstein sought to demystify art, making it more accessible to a broader audience. His critical approach offered a unique perspective on the evolution of modern art and its societal relevance.
Finkelstein's work offers a unique perspective on the intersection of music and national identity, exploring historical spans often overlooked by contemporary music writers. He navigates the complexities of compiling a comprehensive music history amid an abundance of scholarly research and detail, making this a valuable resource for those interested in the evolution of music across time and its cultural implications.
This book attempts to tackle a problem which has been left unsolved ever since the beginning of jazz history. It is to place jazz as part of world music.
The companion workbook to Dartmouth professor Sydney Finkelstein's acclaimed Superbosses: How Exceptional Leaders Master the Flow of Talent. Superbosses explained how industry legends like football coach Bill Walsh, television executive Lorne Michaels, restaurateur Alice Waters, and fashion pioneer Ralph Lauren find, nurture, and lead employees. Now, The Superbosses Playbook shows readers how to apply the tactics of these "superbosses" in their own organizations. The Superbosses Playbook features assessments, case studies, and exercises designed to help anyone recruit talent, lead performance, inspire teams, and even part with great people like a true superboss. For instance, Finkelstein includes assessments of your superboss score and templates for interviewing and evaluating new hires. This workbook will help you learn and apply the secrets of iconic business leaders.
"Superbosses exist in nearly every industry, from the glamorous to the mundane. They are defined by consistent success in their fields and their approach to finding, nurturing and developing talent. If you study the top fifty leaders in any field, as many as one-third will have once worked for a superboss. After ten years of research and more than two hundred interviews with superbosses including technology CEO Larry Ellison and fashion pioneer Ralph Lauren, Finkelstein explores this previously unidentified phenomenon - and shows how each of us can emulate their best tactics to create our own powerful networks of extraordinary talent."
In "Why Smart Executives Fail," Sydney Finkelstein explores the common causes of corporate breakdowns through extensive research. He analyzes high-profile failures, revealing how intelligent leaders often make critical mistakes and exacerbate issues. This insightful book offers practical guidance on avoiding and addressing business failures.
One astonishing finding: businesses that seemed to have nothing in common turned out to have failed for exactly the same reasons. Even the excuses that failed managers offered turned out to be the same in case after case."--BOOK JACKET.
A thorough, in-depth treatment of strategic leadership that highlights knowledge creation and practical insight. The authors have been at the forefront of research and writing in this field; this book represents a compilation and creative extension of their own and others research on top executives. This brief one-color text is appropriate for MBA strategy courses or as a supplement to various upper-division managerial texts. Strategic Leadership is part of the Wests Strategic Management Series edited by Michael A. Hitt, R. Duane Ireland, and Robert E. Hoskisson, authors of Strategic Competitiveness and Globalization, 2nd.