The Art of Command: Military Leadership from George Washington to Colin Powell b

Description: The Art of Command by Harry S. Laver, Jeffrey J. Matthews What essential leadership lessons do we learn by distilling the actions and ideas of great military commanders such as George Washington, Dwight D. FORMAT Hardcover LANGUAGE English CONDITION Brand New Publisher Description What essential leadership lessons do we learn by distilling the actions and ideas of great military commanders such as George Washington, Dwight D. Eisenhower, and Colin Powell? The Art of Command illustrates that great leaders become great through a commitment not only to develop vital skills but also to surmount personal shortcomings. Harry S. Laver, Jeffrey J. Matthews, and the other contributing authors identify nine core characteristics of highly effective leadership, such as integrity, determination, vision, and charisma, and nine significant figures in American military history whose careers embody those qualities. The Art of Command examines each figures strengths and weaknesses and how those attributes affected their leadership abilities, offering a unique perspective of military leadership in American history. Author Biography Harry S. Laver is associate professor of history and political science at Southeastern Louisiana University. Jeffrey J. Matthews is associate professor of business and leadership at the University of Puget Sound. He is the author of Alanson B. Houghton. Review The leadership traits discussed in these essays are as essential to leaders in all walks of life as they have proved to be to those who serve in the armed forces of this great Republic. - TERRENCE J. WINSCHEL, historian, Vicksburg National Military Park Review Quote "With good footnotes and a list of recommended reading increasing its value, this fits into most military history and leadership/management collections." -- Library Journal Description for Bookstore What essential leadership lessons do we learn by distilling the actions and ideas of great military commanders such as George Washington, Dwight D. Eisenhower, and Colin Powell? That is the fundamental question underlyingThe Art of Command:Military Leadership from George Washington to Colin Powell. Details ISBN0813125138 Short Title ART OF COMMAND Language English ISBN-10 0813125138 ISBN-13 9780813125138 Media Book Format Hardcover Year 2008 Imprint The University Press of Kentucky Subtitle Military Leadership from George Washington to Colin Powell Place of Publication Lexington Country of Publication United States Edited by Harry S. Laver Author Jeffrey J. Matthews Series American Warriors Series DOI 10.1604/9780813125138 UK Release Date 2008-10-17 AU Release Date 2008-10-17 NZ Release Date 2008-10-17 US Release Date 2008-10-17 Pages 294 Publisher The University Press of Kentucky Publication Date 2008-10-17 DEWEY 355.33041092273 Illustrations 9 photographs Audience Professional & Vocational We've got this At The Nile, if you're looking for it, we've got it. With fast shipping, low prices, friendly service and well over a million items - you're bound to find what you want, at a price you'll love! TheNile_Item_ID:137310446;

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