George Washington's Leadership Lessons
What the Father of Our Country Can Teach Us About Effective Leadership and Character
Published on 12. January 2011
240 pages
978-1-118-03906-9 (ISBN)
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From James Rees, Executive Director of Mount Vernon, comesanenlightening guide to the leadership wisdom of America's firstgreat leader. George Washington was more than just an inspiringbattlefield commander; he was critical to the founding and successof the United States ofAmerica. His leadership, his vision, and hiscourage united a war-torncountry and set the United States on thepath to greatness. Washington's historic contribution to thisnation--his leadership and his character--are as relevant andvaluable today as they have ever been.
This book reveals Washington's character, his leadership, hisvision, and most surprising of all, his business skills and acumen.Most people aren't awarethat Washington, while all of the above,was also a successful businessman and visionary entrepreneur.
Exhibiting qualities sorely lacking in so many of our political andbusiness leaders today, Washington remained steadfastly honest andethical,following guiding principles that would benefit leadersaround the world. George Washington's Leadership Lessons reveals aman of true character,worthy of emulation not just in the realm ofpolitics and war, but in allleadership positions.
This book reveals Washington's character, his leadership, hisvision, and most surprising of all, his business skills and acumen.Most people aren't awarethat Washington, while all of the above,was also a successful businessman and visionary entrepreneur.
Exhibiting qualities sorely lacking in so many of our political andbusiness leaders today, Washington remained steadfastly honest andethical,following guiding principles that would benefit leadersaround the world. George Washington's Leadership Lessons reveals aman of true character,worthy of emulation not just in the realm ofpolitics and war, but in allleadership positions.
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James Rees | Stephen J. Spignesi
George Washington's Leadership Lessons
What the Father of Our Country Can Teach Us About Effective Leadership and Character
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Wiley
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James C. Rees has been the Executive Director of MountVer-non for the past thirteen years. He is also a former presidentof the Virginia Association of Museums and a past board member ofthe National Parks and History Foun-dation. He has previouslyworked at the National Trust for Historic Preservation and at theCollege of William & Mary.
Stephen Spignesi is the author of thirty-six nonfictionbooks and one acclaimed novel.
Stephen Spignesi is the author of thirty-six nonfictionbooks and one acclaimed novel.
Content
Preface: Footsteps to Follow.
Acknowledgments.
Introduction: The Mark of a Leader.
PART I: Leadership Lessons.
Leadership Lesson 1: A Leader Has Vision.
Leadership Lesson 2: A Leader Is Honest.
Leadership Lesson 3: A Leader Has Ambition.
Leadership Lesson 4: A Leader Is Courageous.
Leadership Lesson 5: A Leader Has Self-Control.
Leadership Lesson 6: A Leader Takes Personal Responsibility.
Leadership Lesson 7: A Leader Is Determined.
Leadership Lesson 8: A Leader Has a Strong Work Ethic.
Leadership Lesson 9: A Leader Uses Good Judgment.
Leadership Lesson 10: A Leader Learns from Mistakes.
Leadership Lesson 11: A Leader Is Humble.
Leadership Lesson 12: A Leader Does the Research andDevelopment.
Leadership Lesson 13: A Leader Values Presentation.
Leadership Lesson 14: A Leader Exceeds Expectations.
Leadership Lesson 15: A Leader Has Heartfelt Faith.
PART II: The Rules of Civility.
PART III: George Washington, Entrepreneur.
Notes.
Selected Bibliography.
Resources.
About the Authors.
Index.
Acknowledgments.
Introduction: The Mark of a Leader.
PART I: Leadership Lessons.
Leadership Lesson 1: A Leader Has Vision.
Leadership Lesson 2: A Leader Is Honest.
Leadership Lesson 3: A Leader Has Ambition.
Leadership Lesson 4: A Leader Is Courageous.
Leadership Lesson 5: A Leader Has Self-Control.
Leadership Lesson 6: A Leader Takes Personal Responsibility.
Leadership Lesson 7: A Leader Is Determined.
Leadership Lesson 8: A Leader Has a Strong Work Ethic.
Leadership Lesson 9: A Leader Uses Good Judgment.
Leadership Lesson 10: A Leader Learns from Mistakes.
Leadership Lesson 11: A Leader Is Humble.
Leadership Lesson 12: A Leader Does the Research andDevelopment.
Leadership Lesson 13: A Leader Values Presentation.
Leadership Lesson 14: A Leader Exceeds Expectations.
Leadership Lesson 15: A Leader Has Heartfelt Faith.
PART II: The Rules of Civility.
PART III: George Washington, Entrepreneur.
Notes.
Selected Bibliography.
Resources.
About the Authors.
Index.
