The average Mafia don knows more about effective leadership than a trunkful of Fortune 500 CEOs.

For all the mob's well-deserved reputation for violence and immorality, its most successful members have always been remarkably astute businessmen. Former mobster Louis Ferrante reveals their surprisingly effective management techniques and explains how to apply them in any legitimate business.

As an associate of the Gambino Family, Ferrante pulled off some of the biggest heists in U.S. history before the age of twenty-one, netting millions of dollars. His natural talent for management led bosses like John Gotti to rely on him. Now he offers time-tested Mafia wisdom, such as:

* Three can keep a secret (if two are dead): Build trust with your colleagues.
* You don't always need a gun to hit a target: Lead people without force.
* It's never personal: When circumstances demand it, never hesitate to pull the trigger.

Ferrante brings his real-life experience to the book, offering fascinating insights into Mafia behavior and sharing behind-the-scenes episodes almost as outrageous as those occurring on Wall Street every day.

About the Author
Louis Ferrante is a former Mafia associate and heist expert who served eight and a half years in prison after refusing to incriminate members of the Gambino family. He now lectures around the country to at-risk teens and other groups and hosts an American TV series called Inside the Gangsters' Code.

Reviews

It pours out spicy tales of Mob lore to make its management points, an approach most execs couldn't
refuse

* New York Post *
Ferrante shares cogent advice for employees, middle managers, and bosses. A colorful and surprisingly practical business primer * Publishers Weekly *

Useful lessons for entrepreneurs and even middle managers

* Financial Times *
Mob Rules is packed with case studies highlighting the techniques of great practitioners (with) historical insights * The Week *
Ferrante's book is worth the read...colorful tales of mob life. * Forbes *
Louis Ferrante is a wise guy in every possible sense of the word. His wisdom is extraordinary and his writing style immaculate -- David Black, screenwriter and producer for Law and Order



Book Information
ISBN 9781591847724
Author Louis Ferrante
Format Paperback
Page Count 272
Imprint Penguin Books Ltd
Publisher Penguin Books Ltd
Weight(grams) 221g
Dimensions(mm) 204mm * 135mm * 16mm