 | Five-Star Leadership: The Art and Strategy of Creating Leaders at Every Level |
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"All veterans know that leadership, at its best, is never autocratic, abusive, or arbitrary. Rather, it relies on commitment, communication, and character. To anyone interested in what the pros have to say about leadership, I highly recommend this readable and well-researched book."--Robert A. Lutz former President and COO, Chrysler Corporation.
"This book is unlike any other on leadership that I have read. Citing helpful examples, including those from the rich literature of the military, this book sounds a clear call for us to get on with the important work of building broadly based leadership that will enrich both business and individual lives."--Dr. Curt W. Reimann, former Director, Malcolm Baldrige National Quality Award.
"A handbook for leaders that transcends all barriers. Everyone from a CEO of a corporation to middle managers to administrative assistants can glean valuable insights on leadership issues from this comprehensive work."--General C. C. Krulak, USMC Commandant, United States Marine Corps.
"Both men and women will find this book inspirational and practical. Its message is that the best way to be a better leader is to encourage leadership in others--and it tells you how to go about it."--Gay Culverhouse, Ph.D. Chair, Center for Opportunities and Outcomes for People with Disabilities Teachers College, Columbia University.
Product Details
- Amazon Sales Rank: #679675 in Books
- Published on: 1999-03-29
- Original language: English
- Number of items: 1
- Dimensions: .91 pounds
- Binding: Paperback
- 272 pages
Features
- ISBN13: 9780471327288
- Condition: New
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Editorial Reviews
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"I highly recommend this readable and well-researched book."--Robert A. Lutz, Former President and COO, Chrysler Corporation
"A handbook for leaders that transcends all barriers. Everyone from a CEO of a corporation to middle managers to administrative assistants can glean valuable insights on leadership issues from this comprehensive work."--C.C. Krulack, Commandant of the Marine Corps
"Provides a great service to the private sector by highlighting those aspects of military leadership that are central to our success. . . . A major contribution to the study of leadership and management."--John Shalikashivili, Former Chairman, Joint Chiefs of Staff
From the Publisher
This one-of-a-kind guide trains business leaders in the manner of military leaders. Working from the idea that leadership is a behavior, not a position and that leaders are made, not born, it provides the basic training necessary for creating leaders at every level. The leadership philosophy and practical tools presented teach employees to analyze situations, and avoid confusion and powerlessness, encouraging positive, effective decision-making.
From the Inside Flap
"Leadership is a behavior, not a position." - from the Preface to Five-Star Leadership Following their acclaimed Quality in Action, best-selling authors Patrick L. Townsend and Joan E. Gebhardt tackle one of the most important factors in business success: leadership. They draw on the proven training techniques and powerful principles developed by the military over a period of twenty-five hundred years to offer an innovative strategy for discovering the leader in you and—just as important—recognizing and developing leadership qualities in others. Finding that "the clearest, most concise, most humanitarian expressions of leadership theory were put forth by the United States military," Townsend and Gebhardt walk you through steps the Air Force, Army, Coast Guard, Marine Corps, and Navy take in creating leaders who can deal with any challenge. Integrating anecdotes from both the military and corporate America with ideas that are both insightful and doable, this unique guide shows you how to cultivate leadership at all rungs of the corporate ladder—something that every business must do to gain and keep a competitive edge. Here’s where you’ll find in-depth information on how to:
- Build a strong foundation for leadership, including guidelines for effective followership and constructive interaction between leadership and followership
- Understand the nuts and bolts of leadership, including essential differences between leading and managing, and tailor your leadership style to fit any occasion
- Strengthen emotional bonds by recognizing the achievements of others and relating to others through communication, motivation, counseling, and mentoring
- Create a corporate environment that rewards initiative and leadership growth in everyone on the payroll, from clerks to CEOs
