“A wonderfully entertaining book about leaders from very different professions and walks of life. David Rubenstein’s dialogues with individuals as different as Jeff Bezos and Yo-Yo Ma skillfully evoke their personal life stories and the qualities that led to their success. Above all, Rubenstein discerns the attributes of leadership they all have in common. How To Lead is an exceptionally instructive and inspirational book.” —Robert M. Gates, former U.S. Secretary of Defense, author of the #1 New York Times Bestseller Duty
“Leadership is not a science but an art, and the wonderful David Rubenstein has convened a Louvre-like gathering of masters in the engaging and illuminating How to Lead. From statecraft to sports, this is an invaluable book about the things that matter most.” —Jon Meacham, New York Times bestselling author of The Soul of America
"In these fast-moving, often tumultuous times, wise and effective leadership is critical. David Rubenstein’s How To Lead provides a compelling view into how legendary leaders are made. This is required reading for today's leaders looking to up their game—and future leaders looking to enter the arena." —Sheryl Sandberg, COO of Facebook and founder of LeanIn.Org and OptionB.Org
“David Rubenstein is an expert on leadership. Reading this invaluable trove of advice from the greatest leaders of our time is like sitting in an armchair and listening to the masters reveal their secrets.” —Walter Isaacson, #1 New York Times Bestselling author of Leonardo da Vinci and Steve Jobs