Lead Like Ike

Using a forced metaphor, a corporate communications specialist and history buff presents a case for learning effective leadership and business principles from General Dwight "Ike" Eisenhower's role in the Allied invasion of Nazi-occupied Europe. Former broadcast journalist Mort Crim has a stilted, monotonous tone that sounds somewhat old-fashioned. He provides neither emotional variation nor vocal characterizations of the principals. Military history enthusiasts will likely enjoy the highly detailed compilation of military machinations and perspectives, despite the limited audio production values. While Eisenhower was undeniably an extraordinary leader, the business lesson parallel falls flat. W.A.G. (c) AudioFile 2010, Portland, Maine