George Washington's Leadership Lessons: What the Father of Our Country Can Teach Us About Effective Leadership and Character

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John Wiley & Sons, 6. jan. 2011 - 240 strani
From James Rees, Executive Director of Mount Vernon, comes anenlightening guide to the leadership wisdom of America's first great leader. George Washington was more than just an inspiring battlefield commander; he was critical to the founding and success of the United States ofAmerica. His leadership, his vision, and his courage united a war-torncountry and set the United States on the path to greatness. Washington's historic contribution to this nation--his leadership and his character--are as relevant and valuable today as they have ever been.

This book reveals Washington's character, his leadership, his vision, and most surprising of all, his business skills and acumen. Most people aren't awarethat Washington, while all of the above, was also a successful businessman and visionary entrepreneur.

Exhibiting qualities sorely lacking in so many of our political and business leaders today, Washington remained steadfastly honest and ethical,following guiding principles that would benefit leaders around the world. George Washington's Leadership Lessons reveals a man of true character,worthy of emulation not just in the realm of politics and war, but in allleadership positions.
 

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Leadership Lesson 2 A Leader Is Honest
11
Leadership Lesson 3 A Leader Has Ambition
19
Leadership Lesson 4 A Leader Is Courageous
27
Leadership Lesson 5 A Leader Has SelfControl
33
Leadership Lesson 6 A Leader Takes Personal
39
Leadership Lesson 7 A Leader Is Determined
47
Leadership Lesson 8 A Leader Has a Strong Work
53
Leadership Lesson 9 A Leader Uses Good Judgment
59
Leadership Lesson 11 A Leader Is Humble
77
Leadership Lesson 12 A Leader Does the Research
85
Leadership Lesson 13 A Leader Values Presentation
91
Contents
93
Leadership Lesson 14 A Leader Exceeds Expectations
99
Notes
183
Selected Bibliography
195
About the Authors
201

Leadership Lesson 10 A Leader Learns from Mistakes
69

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O avtorju (2011)

JAMES C. REES has been the Executive Director of Mount Vernon for the past thirteen years. He is also a former president of the Virginia Association of Museums and a past board member of the National Parks and History Foundation. He has previously worked at the National Trust for Historic Preservation and at the College of William & Mary.

STEPHEN SPIGNESI is the author of thirty-six nonfiction books and one acclaimed novel.

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