Rudolph W. Giuliani is the denitive American leader. His management and decision-making skills have proven to be outstanding through his two terms as mayor of New York City and his years as U.S. Attorney at the Justice Department. And on September 11, 2001, Giuliani emerged as Americas steadiest hand, leading the city and the nation through the worst domestic disaster in our history.In Leadership, Giuliani gives readers a minute-by-minute account of his actions and decisions in the aftermath of the disaster and shares the principles of leadership that proved so reliable and effective during the most testing of times.Whether dealing with a catastrophe, or with the many problems large and small that afict a great city on a daily basis; whether addressing New Yorks $40 billion budget or issues of infrastructure; whether handling complicated human issues or assembling a brilliant team, Giuliani has relied on a systematic and methodical approach that can work for any manager, in any sized business.Refreshingly honest, full of powerful stories and compelling examples, Leadership is Giulianis own guide to the essential principles that have sustained him throughout his extraordinary career.