Title: Eisenhower on Leadership
Subtitle: Ike's Enduring Lessons in Total Victory Management
Description: Based on the findings in recently released archive papers and letters, as well as extensive library and historical resources, Alan Axelrod offers a compelling profile of the remarkable leadership discipline of a general often called a "military CEO." In fascinating detail, Axelrod reveals that Ike was more than a great military leader; he was also a great executive who could--and did--write a reassuring letter to the mother of a solider one moment and make decisions impacting millions of lives the next.Follow Ike's path as Supreme Commander from the invasion of North Africa to victory in Europe and learn the lessons of great leadership along the way, including:The nature of leadershipManaging detail without sacrificing the "big picture"Ensuring follow-through to executionBuilding a teamConverting conflict into common causeGetting the facts...
Subjects: Leadership, Management, Influence, Campaigns, Generals, Military leadership, World War, 1939-1945, Biography, Business, Nonfiction, Eisenhower, dwight d. (dwight david), 1890-1969, World war, 1939-1945, campaigns
Places: United States
People: Dwight D. Eisenhower (1890-1969)