The Definitive Drucker by Elizabeth Hass Edersheim
Peter Drucker: "Elizabeth, would you be interested in interviewing me? And maybe, perhaps, write a book about my involvement in the creation of modern management?"
Elizabeth Hass Edersheim: "I don't know Peter, let me think about it."
This is true. Elizabeth tells us this story in the book's introduction. I nearly lost my mind! Apparently Elizabeth had commitments.
Dave Rothacker to Dave's boss: "Peter Drucker called and asked me to interview and write a book about him. I quit."
For a few moments I formulated a not too pleasant opinion of Mrs. E. And then I thought, Peter asked her, not Jim Collins or any of the other multitude of writers who have had the great fortune to cross his path. And then I thought, do I trust Peter's judgment? Think about that for a minute, do you trust Peter Drucker's judgment? Case closed. I read on.
I just finished chapter one this morning and practically ran to my computer. There is a distinct feeling that courses through my soul when reading Drucker, different from any other author. Well, different that is, until this morning. I felt it this morning while reading Elizabeth's words. Electricity was in the air surrounding my reading chair. There is no doubt of Peter's presence in Elizabeth's work.
I'll continue to read and offer more thoughts on this book. But I have to ask you, what greater endorsement do you need to buy this book than that of Peter Drucker himself?
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