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"An inspiring, dramatic, wryly funny and brilliantly insightful story of the experience of leading the nation's most important "" and sometimes most fractious, self-destructive and wildly theatrical "" arts organization though a decade of turmoil to a stunningly successful redevelopment by the President of the Lincoln centre. The lessons Levy learned are those vital to leaders in any field of endeavour- non-profit, for-profit or government."

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Reynold Levy has a rare blend of talents, all of which are on display in this compelling book, a memoir that is neither self-reverential nor full of false pieties. There is no bitterness, but there is surprising candor. Prominent people should be shamed, including those who nearly ran great cultural institutions into the ground. The lessons to be extracted could fuel an entire curriculum at the Harvard Business School, or a Department of Psychology. -Ken Auletta, Media Critic, The New Yorker

Reynold Levy has a rare blend of talents, all of which are on display in this compelling book, a memoir that is neither self-reverential nor full of false pieties. There is no bitterness, but there is surprising candor. Prominent people should be shamed, including those who nearly ran great cultural institutions into the ground. The lessons to be extracted could fuel an entire curriculum at the Harvard Business School, or a Department of Psychology. -Ken Auletta, bestselling author and writer for The New Yorker Reynold Levy led the 21st century transformation of Lincoln Center and his depiction of that undertaking is incisive, fresh and entertaining. They Told Me Not to Take That Job is brilliant and highly readable. Anyone who cares about how great cultural organizations operate and grow must read Levy's masterful account. -David Rubenstein, Co-Founder of the Carlyle Group The qualities that Reynold Levy marshals in this book are the very ones that transformed Lincoln Center, and before that, the International Rescue Committee and the 92nd Street Y. Strategic vision, fearless execution, attention to revealing detail, relentless zest...Levy takes us on an inspiring personal journey brimming with passion, wisdom, generosity and nimble humor. We are treated to a celebration of the arts, an illuminating inside story, an ode to the city of New York and a meditation on leadership. Like any prized work of art, it both captivates and stimulates. I am telling everyone not to miss this tour de force. -Winston Lord, Former US Ambassador to China and Chair Emeritus, International Rescue Committee

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Reynold Levy was the president of the Lincoln centre for the Performing Arts from March 1, 2002 to January 31, 2014. He has held leadership roles at the International Rescue Committee, at AT&T, and at the 92nd Street Y. He has taught at the Harvard Business School. Currently, he is an adjunct professor at the School of International and Public Affairs at Columbia University, a special advisor to the private equity firm General Atlantic, and a consultant to nonprofit institutions and foundations. He lives in New York City.

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