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

ISBN-13: 9780470088876 / Angielski / Twarda / 2007 / 240 str.

James C. Rees

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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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Preface: Footsteps to Follow.

Acknowledgments.

Introduction: The Mark of a Leader.

PART I: Leadership Lessons.

Leadership Lesson 1: A Leader Has Vision.

Leadership Lesson 2: A Leader Is Honest.

Leadership Lesson 3: A Leader Has Ambition.

Leadership Lesson 4: A Leader Is Courageous.

Leadership Lesson 5: A Leader Has Self–Control.

Leadership Lesson 6: A Leader Takes Personal Responsibility.

Leadership Lesson 7: A Leader Is Determined.

Leadership Lesson 8: A Leader Has a Strong Work Ethic.

Leadership Lesson 9: A Leader Uses Good Judgment.

Leadership Lesson 10: A Leader Learns from Mistakes.

Leadership Lesson 11: A Leader Is Humble.

Leadership Lesson 12: A Leader Does the Research and Development.

Leadership Lesson 13: A Leader Values Presentation.

Leadership Lesson 14: A Leader Exceeds Expectations.

Leadership Lesson 15: A Leader Has Heartfelt Faith.

PART II: The Rules of Civility.

PART III: George Washington, Entrepreneur.

Notes.

Selected Bibliography.

Resources.

About the Authors.

Index.

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JAMES C. REES has been the Executive Director of Mount Ver–non 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 Foun–dation. 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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GEORGE WASHINGTON′S LEADERSHIP LESSONS

From James Rees, Executive Director of Mount Vernon, comes an enlightening 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 of America. His leadership, his vision, and his courage united a war–torn country 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 aware that 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 all leadership positions.