Take Command! : Leadership Lessons from the Civil War
Author: Tom Wheeler
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ISBN: 0385495196
Publisher: Currency (26 June, 2001)
Sales Rank: 255,054
Average Customer Rating: 4.47 out of 5
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Rating: 5 out of 5
Tom Wheeler appeals to a broad audience
As a professor of English, I'm probably the least likely person to purchase a book on leadership in business, but I consider this book a real gem with which to kick off my reading for 2000. Wheeler's brief, but insightful, examinations of leadership under the most stressful conditions are both entertaining and highly useful to anyone who aspires to successful management of one's business or professional life. He conveys his substantive knowledge of both the Civil War and the conflicts of modern capitalism in a focused and fluid manner. It is always a pleasure to discover a writer who is passionate about his work, and I look forward to his next contribution to the genre.
Rating: 4 out of 5
Leadership Lessons of the Civil War Are Timeless
Tom Wheeler has done an outstanding job of capturing the essence of leadership issues in his new book. He has skillfully used nine major leadership issues on which to focus his "lessons-learned". Unlike technology which changes over time, leadership is an art which has remained constant over the centuries. Techniques might change, but the skills required to lead others successfully remain largely unchanged. Mr. Wheeler cites specific examples of how past leaders were able to influence others to accomplish their missions and tasks in manners which are as applicable today as they were 135+ years ago. This book teaches leadership skills in a historical context which is enjoyable and interesting to read. As a tour guide and leadership instructor, I give this book two thumbs up!
Rating: 5 out of 5
A GREAT business gift idea
An easy flowing read, this book is fun AND interesting. Anybody with an interest in the Civil War and involved in business will really enjoy this book(it would make a GREAT client gift). Wether anyone can apply the lessons to their life\business is up to them, but it is a flat joy to read. The tying of the characturistics from the Generals to the business leaders makes it doubly fun. Tom hits the mark beautifully. Being a CPA I really enjoyed the business aspect, but I am glad it concentrates more heavily on the Civil War.
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