Margaret Thatcher on Leadership: Lessons for American Conservatives Today Hardcover – October 1, 2013

Niles and Thompson's first hand experiences and deep economic study during Britain's near-fatal miring in the quicksand of the Labour Party's socio-economic blundering Post WWII equipped them to ask ALL the right questions of PM Thatcher.The result: the most complete and transparent compendium of Lady Thatcher's leadership principles. Without the employment of those priceless principles by PM Thatcher & the Conservative Party, Great Britain was bankrupt TOAST !!Would-be American political leaders need to immediately digest this book, and hold it close to hearts and minds as a roadmap OUT of the economic morass created by the growth of SOCIALISM in the USA in the past 3/4 of a century.No better map will ever be available, and it's conveniently available just in the nick of time !!! Grab it ! Digest it ! Live it, serious Conservative leaders !jkmc

This excellent book highlights some of the greatest thoughts and examples of leadership from one of the 20th century's most amazing politicians. Her counsel, observations, and common sense are both timely and timeless at this stage if America's history. This book is one which should be read often.

She exemplified courageous leadership, with her strong belief in religious values, which inspired others. She was a Leader, not a Follower. Her conservative policies on the economy and international relations are lessons to be learned by the US . In 1979 the UK was in great decline as we in US are now. We need a Thatcher today. The World at large is crying for strong leaders like Thatcher and Reagan. This book should be mandatory reading for every member of Congress!!!!

An excellent synopsis of the lessons that can (and should ) be learned from the experience of one of the great political leaders of our time.I bookmarked every page summarizing the leadership skills with which Margaret Thatcher saved Great Britain from spiraling into the morass and chaos of socialism, and with Ronald Reagan began the process of assigning communism to the "trash heap" of history.Pray that such a leader soon surfaces in the United States.

Well-written and entertaining, Gardiner's and Thompson's book reminds me why Margaret Thatcher was such an effective and consequential world leader. This welcome reminder, and the lessons therein, should be required reading by today's political leaders. But even if you don't happen to fall into that category, I'd urge you to read and enjoy this book!

This book provides substantial new information about Mrs. Thatcher and her career. Very readable. If she could turn around Britain in the 70s it gives me hope that we can turn around the USA today. This book should be required reading for every member of Congress and every U.S. president.

There comes those very rare occasions when individuals share timely works that have the insight and potential to impact current issues. Gardiner and Thompson have accomplished just such an occasion. They have produced a must read for our future leaders and all who have a vested interest in solutions, not more crises.

I always appreciate books that get straight to the point.This book could have gone in so many different directions,but the authors made a great effort to stick to what the title of book was.I got exactly what I was a looking for.Margaret Thatcher leadership style was really extraordinary and inspirational, there's a lot that one could learn from her.Only one issue that I have with her is that she seems to love America and it's freedom for the people, but she never spoke against what America was doing to its Black American people?The rights of black American were being violated daily in America at the time. Thatcher spoke about "standing up for freedom in the face of tyranny" but She never spoke once about the tyranny and oppression that was daily taking place upon black people's rights in America.Was she a racist?I didn't also read any real weaknesses about Thatcher in the book (was she a god)?I read a lot of weaknesses about Obama(was he the devil)?The book had more than a pinch of racism in it. The "West will be what saves the world", really? No other modern nations can do better by themselves?

A very well written, enjoyable read and a unique take on Lady T's leadership.