Leading from the top: directors who make the difference is an ideal read for professionals who wish to learn more about corporate governance. With several corporate houses being established across all industries, it is vital that these establishments are well-governed. The author believes that the board, the executive management team, and the shareholders play an important role in effective governance.this book states that mismanagement has caused the downfall of many formerly reputable firms. Due to the lack of strong corporate governance, companies have misused shareholders' investments and abused the trust of people. Despite having a sound team at the top, many firms have still not been able to protect their investors' interests. This happened because even the best managers often fail to understand the nuances of corporate governance.leading from the top: directors who make the difference uses case studies of companies like satyam, sks microfinance, sahara, hero honda, yes bank, johnson & johnson, and more. The author states that initially corporate failures took place only in the us and uk while india remained relatively untouched. However, corporate fraud has now permeated the indian economy as well. Through this paperback, the author wishes to encourage a discussion about right governance in the corporate sector. This book was published in 2013 by amar chitra katha. Key features: the author describes in detail the three pillars of successful governance.the book contains actual case studies to support the author's views. - from Amzon