Dear Author D.M. Christensen,
After spending time with your book, M.B.A.: Discover the Truth About Leadership, I was left with a lot to think about in a very grounded way.
As a former business professional, I agree with the central tension you point out—the idea that the business world often rewards confidence and presentation over actual ability. You don’t present this as a theory so much as something observed repeatedly, almost reluctantly accepted after seeing it play out in different environments.
I also appreciated how you questioned the assumed value of formal business education. Rather than treating credentials as proof of capability, you explore the disconnect between academic preparation and what organizations actually need once people are in leadership roles. That gap you mentioned really resonates with me, as I’ve witnessed the frustration that many professionals quietly endure.
Your use of satire and humor gives the book its edge, even when it sometimes feels deliberately uneven. There are moments where the structure leans more toward fragments or observations than fully developed arguments, but the underlying message still comes through clearly. In a way, that rawness matches the subject matter—it feels like someone pointing directly at problems rather than polishing them into a traditional business narrative.
What stood out to me was the important insight that many systems unintentionally prioritize misleading indicators. It’s fascinating how individual success can depend not only on real accomplishments but also on public perception. It’s a sobering idea, but also a clarifying one.
This is not a conventional leadership book, and it doesn’t try to be. Instead, it reads like an extended reflection on how modern workplaces function beneath their polished surface. For readers willing to sit with that perspective, it offers something genuinely thought-provoking.
Thank you for sharing such a candid and unusual take on leadership and work.
Kind regards,
Andrew Bessinger Dear Author Book Reviews/Speak Up Talk Radio