A higher standard
Subtitle: leadership strategies from America's first female four-star general
By: General Ann Dunwoody (Ret.) with Tomago Collins
Contributors: Collins, Tomago, author; Sandberg, Sheryl, author of foreword
Edition: First Da Capo Press edition.
Publisher: Da Capo Lifelong, a member of the Perseus Books Group
Published: 2015
Language: eng
Number of pages: 273
ISBN-13: 9780738217796
Subjects: Leadership; Generals; Military leadership; Leadership in women; Women soldiers; Biography
Description: "What was the driving force behind Dunwoody's success [in the U.S. Army]? While her talent as a logistician and her empathy in dealing with fellow soldiers helped her rise through the ranks, Dunwoody also realized that true leaders never stop learning, refining, growing, and adapting. In [her book, she] details her evolution as a soldier and reveals the core leadership principles that helped her achieve her historic appointment. Dunwoody's strategies are applicable to any leader, no matter the size or scope of the organization"--Dust jacket flap.
Notes: Includes bibliographical references (pages 261-266) and index.
Table of contents: title: Foreword / by Sheryl Sandberg; title: Introduction: First to four : a collective smile; title: Walk the walk : "live to a higher standard"; title: Wendell would be proude : "never walk by a mistake"; title: The enemy within : "leaders aren't invincible; title: don't try to be"; title: Door kickers : "believe in yourself"; title: Courage : "do the right thing for the right reason"; title: The man behind the curtain : "recognize your advocates, Janus-faces, and detractors"; title: The mirror, mirror syndrome : "leverage the power of diversity"; title: Call me coach : "from your winning team"; title: The power of the yellow brick road : "develop your strategic vision"; title: The needs of an army notwithstanding : "know when to fold 'em"; title: Leader of leaders : "build your bench"; title: Afterthoughts : "my way to continue the conversation..."; title: Chronology; title: Postscript: Leadership strategies from an Army life.