The lessons in Notorious are all so valuable and entertaining that I just read right through the book and couldn't put it down. Notorious is totally unique and I highly recommend it.

Jack CanfieldBest-selling author of the Chicken Soup for the Soul books. If you enjoyed Leadership Secrets of Attila the Hun by Wess Roberts, you'll love the updated edition of Notorious, a unique compilation of leadership lessons from history's rebels, outlaws, and femme fatales-names you won't typically find in the business section of your local bookstore.

Certified Leadership Consultant Steve Williams combed the history books, researching the techniques, methodologies, and strategies of infamous figures like Al Capone, Steve Jobs, and Catherine the Great. What he discovered led him to rebrand them as some of the most brilliant leaders of all time.

Whether you're a seasoned executive or aspire to a leadership position, his findings may surprise you. In his sixth book, Williams delivers his trademark expertise in the study of operational excellence.

Combining research with personal stories, or "Lessons in Action," each chapter offers leadership insights from unlikely sources of inspiration. Topics include extreme leadership, shattering the status quo, leading from the front, and talent management.

As always, Williams shares practical takeaways for immediate application to your career. .