George Washington On Leadership

by Brookhiser, Richard

• ISBN13: 9780465003037
• ISBN10: 0465003036
• Edition: Reprint
• Format: Paperback
• Copyright: 2009-04-14
• Publisher: Basic Books

Summary

In 1799, at the end of George Washington's long life and illustrious career, the politician Henry Lee eulogized him as: "First in war, first in peace, and first in the hearts of his countrymen." Esteemed historian Richard Brookhiser now adds to this list, "First in leadership," examining the lessons to be learned from our first president, first commander-in-chief, and founding CEO.With wit and skill, Brookhiser expertly anatomizes true leadership with lessons from Washington's three spectacularly successful careers as an executive: general, president, and tycoon. In every area of endeavor, Washington maximized his strengths and overcame his flaws. Brookhiser shows how one man's struggles and successes two centuries ago can serve as a modeland an inspirationfor leaders today.

Author Biography

Richard Brookhiser is the author of What Would the Founders Do?: Our Questions, Their Answers, Founding Father—Rediscovering George Washington, and Alexander Hamilton, America. He is a senior editor of National Review, and a contributor to Time. He wrote and hosted Rediscovering George Washington, a film by Michael Pack, which aired on PBS and appears frequently on the History Channel. Brookhiser lives in New York City.

www.richardbrookhiser.com

Table of Contents

Acknowledgments	p. ix
A Note on Style and Spelling	p. xi
Introduction: Founding CEO	p. 1
Problems
Start-ups	p. 11
Strategy	p. 23
The Future	p. 37
Small Stuff	p. 47
Management Style	p. 55
Communication	p. 71
Timing	p. 81
People
Unusual People	p. 87
Troublemakers	p. 99
Superiors and Subordinates	p. 113
Failure and Betrayal	p. 121
Enemies	p. 133
Allies	p. 139
Sex ... and Drugs	p. 147
Courtesy	p. 155
Bringing Out the Best	p. 161
Personnel	p. 165
Self
Identify Your Strengths	p. 169
Build Your Strengths	p. 185
Avoid Weaknesses	p. 199
Control Your Flaws	p. 213
Succession	p. 227
Conclusion: We Must Take Men	p. 235
Notes	p. 239
Bibliography	p. 253
Index	p. 257
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