Nelson's Way: Leadership Lessons from the Great Commander

Stephanie Jones; Jonathan Gosling

Softcover

ISBN 10: 1857883713 ISBN 13: 9781857883718

Publisher: Nicholas Brealey Publishing, 2005

This is a one-of-a-kind look at Nelson and his leadership skills. Vice Admiral Horatio Lord Nelson has been widely admired as a celebrated and effective leader. His dynamic approach to leadership and management has now been translated into a timeless, practical and contemporary insight for today's managers.

Nelson's Way will bring 'The Nelson Touch' of luck, inspiration and leadership to everyone. Explaining how Nelson embodies the characteristics of the most successful of leaders, from bravery to determination, inspiration to luck and simplicity to unconventionality. Jones and Gosling explore and examine the self-made legend set against the backdrop of the high-seas, personal sacrifice, debilitating injuries and glorious conquests.

With chapters including: Making Heroes, The Band of Brothers and Creating (and Sustaining) a Legend, Nelson's Way incorporates the latest research and joins a series of ground-breaking studies applying historical biography to business to create the most comprehensive insight into Nelson, his heroic exploits and legendary leadership skills.

From the Publisher:

Foreword by N.A.M. Rodger, one of Britain’s foremost naval hitorians, Professor of Naval History at Exeter University and Anderson Senior Research Fellow, National Maritime

Nelson's Way is a unique look at Nelson and his leadership skills which will provide timely and intensely practical lessons for all businesses. This fantastic roller-coaster read is as much an adventure story as a business book and will be guaranteed to capture the imagination of both new and committed Nelson fans.

Book Description:

This is a one-of-a-kind look at Nelson and his leadership skills. Nelson's Way incorporates the latest research and joins a series of ground-breaking studies applying historical biography to business to create the most comprehensive insight into Nelson, his heroic exploits and legendary leadership skills.