Legendary Citigroup executive, Bill Rhodes taps into a half-century of achievement to present an inside look at global business and what leaders need to know to succeed With a foreword by Paul Volcker, former Chairman of the Federal Reserve There are few financial leaders who have a more blue chip reputation than William Rhodes, Vice Chairman of Citigroup, and a mainstay at the banking and finance titan for more than a half-century. And in Banker to the World, Rhodes looks back at his more than five decades at Citi to impart to readers vital lessons and opinions on crisis management, effective and responsible leadership-and the role of diplomacy in negotiating with everyone from heads of state to submachine gun toting Sandinistas. Absorbing, wise, and filled with indispensable lessons, fascinating anecdotes, and an unmatched perspective on global finance during one of the most eventful 50 years in human history, this promises to be one this era's most talked-about business memoirs. •Uses real-life examples of the how leaders of any size organization can heal internal rifts, counteract indecision, and manage change globally •Rhodes is frequently interviewed by the media, including the Financial Times, The New York Times, and The Wall Street Journal