Warren Bennis-Still Surprised November 9, 2010

Dubbed the "Dean of Leadership Gurus" by Forbes, Warren Bennis has lived a storied life. One of America's foremost authorities on leadership, he has been a confidant and consultant to the greatest business executives of our time, a beloved mentor to thousands of university students, and a friend and advisor to four American Presidents. As president of the University of Cincinnati, Bennis has also practiced the art of leadership hands-on. His new memoir, Still Surprised: A Memoir of a Life in Leadership, traces his career from the battlefields of World War II to the turbulence of campus life in the 1960s through the turn of the new millennium. Join Bennis presented in conversation with his longtime friend Uri D. Herscher, Skirball Founding President and CEO for an insightful look at the life of a great scholar who has spent decades contemplating the ingredients for effective leadership. A book signing follows the program. FREE; advance tickets recommended.