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- Michael OvitzConfirmed readingOvitz confirms reading Sidney Harman's book when Senra names it. This establishes reading, not a recommendation. His edition is unknown.Source
Summary
Sidney Harman draws on his career in the audio equipment business to set out a view of leadership built around people, responsibility and curiosity. His account describes Harman International and the kind of workplace he wanted to create, including education for employees and room for people to develop their abilities.
Harman uses music as a way to explain management. A small group can listen, respond and make something together without waiting for every move to come from a single authority. He connects that approach to a leader's duty to create conditions in which new ideas can emerge. The book combines a business career account with practical arguments about how leaders treat employees and exercise authority.
Why read it Our view
Use Harman's account to examine how much your team depends on your instructions. Look at who can suggest ideas, take responsibility and learn skills, and where your own habits limit that work.