Ethical Leadership of Robert E. Lee - Softcover

Mike Lipsey

9781589801950: Ethical Leadership of Robert E. Lee

Softcover

ISBN 10: 1589801954 ISBN 13: 9781589801950

Publisher: Pelican Publishing Co. (US), 2004

Using examples from General Lee's own experiences, the thoughtful and concise essays discuss topics such as honor and tolerance. Simple yet effective, the lessons can be used by leaders at all levels of responsibility.

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From the Back Cover:

Where is the businessman to look for emotional, spiritual, and financial guidance? Is chivalry dead in the workplace? Where have all our heroes gone? Gen. Robert E. Lee ranks among the world's truly great leaders. His courage was legendary, his resourcefulness was admired even by those who triumphed over him, and his compassion was an inspiration to an entire generation. Today's business leaders can learn volumes from this American icon whose greatest victory was his daily application of ethical standards for himself and those around him.
In Ethical Leadership of Robert E. Lee, a tired business traveler discovers an old, handwritten journal in an airport and uncovers reflections from the life of General Lee. Excellent for daily inspiration, this book combines the richness of an earlier time with the dilemmas facing people in business today.
Mike Lipsey, president of the Lipsey Company, is internationally recognized as the leader in training and consulting for the commercial real-estate industry. Mr. Lipsey has appeared on the Financial News Network and has been published often in NACORE's Corporate Real Estate Executive, SIOR's Professional Report, and NAIOP's Development. He is also a popular keynote speaker at industry and association banquets, conventions, and national meetings.

Synopsis:

The famed American Civil War general Robert E Lee offers lessons on effective leadership in Mike Lipsey's 'Ethical Leadership of Robert E Lee'. In General Lee's 'diary' the reader is treated to a firsthand glimpse of his views on morals, responsibility, and leadership. Each 'entry' is a concise essay that offers advice on topics such as courage, obedience, and honour. Never mentioned by name, the reader must infer Lee's identity from the hints and clues included in the essays. Lipsey paints a multifaceted picture of Lee as a man attempting to do what is best for himself, his country, and his men. Drawing on Lee's experiences and writings, both before and after the Civil War, this book offers sound advice. Much of Lee's charisma and leadership ability came from his sense of ethics and strong morals. Lee believed that one should lead an honorable life and always attempt to do what is right. His ideas are still applicable to today's business world, and those who wish to be truly effective leaders would do well to follow Lee's advice. Written in a diary format, the essays take on a reflective tone as the writer meditates upon the day's events.

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