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Summary: Leadership that works for everyone
Review: I didn't expect leadership ideas from the Army to make so much sense in the business world. But this book makes it clear that the method the Army has created--which focuses on leadership development and dispersed leadership--really works, and works in the business world, too. It's the least heirarchical, most effective form of leadership I've seen and this book shows you how you can make it work for you.
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Summary: What REAL Leadership Is All About
Review: I'm a real fan of leadership books, and this is one of the best I've read. I just got this book a few days ago, and blazed right through it. It's a quick read, concise, but packed with good stuff. The cover is a bit misleading. This is NOT an adaptation of the Army Leadership Manual. The authors interpret the manual and explain how the Army's leadership principles apply all the time, everywhere-in business as well as the military. In the Army, leaders need to lead men into battle, and keep them cohesive in the face of danger and death. How do you do that? It's not about shouting orders, the book makes clear. It's about taking responsibility and leading from the front, sharing risks with your people, and forging your own character so that you deserve to lead. This book shows you how to do that, and how that kind of leadership works just as well in business. It doesn't make this kind of leadership sound easy, because its not. But it does show that if you're willing to do the work and adopt the discipline, you can be a leader. There is nothing political about the book, but when I finished reading it, I couldn't help thinking that the current occupant of the White House should read it. Then he would know what REAL leadership is all about.
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Summary: Highly Recommended!
Review: Leadership often is assigned a mystical quality, as if people either possess the spark that makes others follow them, or they don't. Well, now you can lead without the innate spark. In fact, the U.S. Army sets out to prove that anyone can become a leader, as this engaging book from the Leader to Leader Institute explains. Using The Army Leadership Manual (abstract available from getAbstract) as its foundation, this volume demystifies leadership. Promisingly enough, this speedy read persuasively argues that being a leader requires little more than honesty and competence. Throw in an ability to communicate and a willingness to listen to your people, and you could become the next Patton, or at least a respected officer. This enlightening tome is a little thin on ways to turn its leadership development philosophy into action. Still, we recommend it to managers and to those who strive to become leaders.
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Summary: Worth its expensive price
Review: This book is 171 pages long and only the first 100 pages are worthwhile. Despite its dimunitive size and exborbitant price, this book is worth a purchase. The book gives leadership knowledge derived from the academia, the battlefield, and fine examples. Its values comes from its simplicity. 1)Be: Leadership is about character. It is not a pretense. Honesty, discipline, and duty are paramount for a leader. 2)Know: Every leader must be knowledgeable not only about their job, but everyday things. Since knowledge enables, a leader must be highly knowledgeable. 3)Do: Leader must put their skills to a good use. Why only 4 stars? The book assumes the Army is the perfect organization. It is good to have strong sense of pride in your organization, but pretending your organization flawless is somewhat antithesis of good leadership.
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Summary: Fresh perspective on a tried-and-true approach to leadership
Review: This is definitely a cut above most management and leadership books. It is remarkably clear, useful and jargon-free. The authors, accomplished leaders in their own right, are not trying to sell a pet program. They take a framework from the world's foremost leadership development organization -- the US Army -- and bring it life with real insight and practical advice. A great tool for anyone who wants to "be, know or do" more in their work and lives.
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