George Washington on leadership
With his trademark wit and precision, the author of "Founding Father" examines Washington's three spectacularly successful careers as an executive: general, president, and tycoon.
| Main Author: | Brookhiser, Richard. |
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| Format: | Book |
| Language: | English |
| Published: |
New York :
Basic Books,
[2008]
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| Physical Description: |
xi, 269 pages ; 25 cm. |
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| Summary: |
With his trademark wit and precision, the author of "Founding Father" examines Washington's three spectacularly successful careers as an executive: general, president, and tycoon. |
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| Item Description: |
Includes bibliographical references (pages 253-256) and index. With his trademark wit and precision, the author of "Founding Father" examines Washington's three spectacularly successful careers as an executive: general, president, and tycoon. A Note on Style and Spelling -- Introduction: Founding CEO -- I. Problems -- 1. Start-ups -- 2. Strategy -- 3. The future -- 4. Small stuff -- 5. Management style -- 6. Communication -- 7. Timing -- II. People -- 1. Unusual people -- 2. Troublemakers -- 3. Superiors and Subordinates -- 4. Failure and Betrayal -- 5. Enemies -- 6. Allies -- 7. Sex and Drugs -- 8. Courtesy -- 9. Bringing out the best -- 10. Personnel -- III. Self -- 1. Identify your strengths -- 2. Build your strengths -- 3. Avoid weaknesses -- 4. Control your flaws -- 5. Succession -- We Must Take Men. |
| Physical Description: |
xi, 269 pages ; 25 cm. |
| Bibliography: |
Includes bibliographical references (pages 253-256) and index. |
| ISBN: |
9780465003020 0465003028 |