Patton on Leadership - Hardcover

Axelrod

Hardcover

ISBN 10: 0735200912 ISBN 13: 9780735200913

Publisher: Prentice-Hall, 2000

Synopsis

Winning leadership principles inspired by the military career of this complex, and effective World War II general Although often deemed abrasive and arrogant, General George S. Patton was a remarkable leader who trained and motivated his men to achieve astounding results. With an emphasis on mission, he transformed an utterly demoralized American force in North Africa into an army capable of defeating the Nazis' brilliant General Rommel. Storming across France into Germany at a breakneck pace, his unit conquered more enemy troops and liberated more civilians than any other in World War II. Now Alan Axelrod, an accomplished writer in the areas of both military history and business management, applies Patton's proven leadership principles and competitive tactics to the corporate battlefield. Executives and managers will learn straightforward, practical lessons in dynamic, results-oriented management. Illuminated by Patton's own words, chapters cover how to develop a leadership attitude and image, communicate effectively, establish clear priorities, inspire others, instill loyalty, build a team, coach and mentor, resolve conflict, and sustain optimum performance. And, as a man who regularly was required to overcome his failings or turn them to his advantage, Patton offers an example of excellence within reach of all of us. Featuring an insert of World War II photographs, PATTON ON LEADERSHIP will inspire today's workplace leaders as it urges them on toward victory in their own companies.

About this title

About the Author

Alan Axelrod, Ph.D., noted for his history and biography titles, is the bestselling author of What Every American Should Know About American History. In addition to his dozen titles in history and current affairs, he writes business communication books as Jack Griffin, most notably How to Say It at Work (Prentice Hall Press). In Patton On Leadership: Strategic Lessons For Corporate Warfare, Axelrod has united his two passions into a seamless work that will take its place alongside such classics as Lincoln on Leadership by Donald Phillips and Sun Tzu's The Art of War.

Synopsis

Inspired by one of the most colorful, controversial, and effective generals of World War II, this manual for strong leadership plumbs the life and career of George S. Patton for lessons in leading people.

Edition details

• Publisher: Prentice-Hall
• Publication date: 2000
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 0735200912
• ISBN 13: 9780735200913
• Binding: Hardcover
• Number of pages: 272