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Leadership: The Warrior's Art

ISBN:: 0970968213
Format:: Paperback, 437 pages
Publish Date:: July, 2001
Publisher:: 40
Other Format(s):: Hardcover

This varied collection of essays brings together some of the foremost military thinkers as they look at the dynamics of leadership in the “crucible of command.” Contributors include General Gordon Sullivan, former U.S. Army Chief of Staff; Conrad Cane; Fred Kagan, Dennis Showalter; and Cole Kingseed. The principles drawn from historical examples are shown to be applicable to the business environment as well. The anthology covers leadership concepts from the classical to the modern, from Alexander the Great to the Second World War. The 19 essays are grouped into three sections: “Ancient and Modern Concepts of Leadership,” “Historical Case Studies,” and “Contemporary Experiences and Reflections on Leadership.”

In all, this work is a bold, fresh, and broad-scale examination and analysis of the single most critical factor in what makes groups drive for success in the face of daunting resistance. It is a volume of monumental significance. To the military professional, it is a sterling addition to the leadership bookshelf.

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