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 demonstrates that great leaders become great through a commitment not only to develop vital skills but also to surmount personal shortcomings.

In the second edition of this classic resource, Harry S. Laver, Jeffrey J. Matthews, and the other contributing authors identify eleven core characteristics of highly effective leaders, such as integrity, determination, vision, and charisma, and eleven significant figures in American military history who embody those qualities. Featuring new chapters on transitional leadership, innovative leadership, and authentic leadership, this insightful book offers valuable perspectives on the art of military command in American history.

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Information

Publisher

The University Press of Kentucky

Year

2017

ISBN

9780813174174

Edition

Topic

History

Subtopic

Military & Maritime History

Index

History

Cover
Title Page
Copyright
Contents
Foreword to the Second Edition
Foreword to the First Edition
Introduction: Leadership for War and Peace
1. Integrity and Leadership: George Washington
2. Determination and Leadership: Ulysses S. Grant
3. Institutional Leadership: George C. Marshall
4. Cross-Cultural Leadership: Dwight D. Eisenhower
5. Charismatic Leadership: Lewis B. “Chesty” Puller
6. Visionary Leadership: Henry H. “Hap” Arnold
7. Transitional Leadership: Matthew B. Ridgway
8. Innovative Leadership: Arleigh A. Burke
9. Authentic Leadership: David M. Shoup
10. Adaptive Leadership: Harold G. “Hal” Moore
11. Exemplary Followership: Colin L. Powell
Acknowledgments
Recommended Reading
List of Contributors
Index