In an increasingly dynamic and competitive world, organizations of all kinds are continually looking for leaders who can most effectively inspire others to improve productivity and performance. Yet, meeting goals and objectives is no longer enough. Leaders who exceed expectations will be in the best position to emerge as the superstars of their generation. General Looney reflects upon his most formidable experiences during a 40-year career and articulates his leadership philosophy, which is built around a very simple notion -- the greatest leaders are those who not only exceed expectations, but also inspire others to do the same.
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In an increasingly dynamic and competitive world, organizations of all kinds are continually looking for leaders who can most effectively inspire others to improve productivity and performance. Yet, meeting goals and objectives is no longer enough. Leaders who exceed expectations will be in the best position to emerge as the superstars of their generation. General Looney reflects upon his most formidable experiences during a 40-year career and articulates his leadership philosophy, which is built around a very simple notion -- the greatest leaders are those who not only exceed expectations, but also inspire others to do the same.
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Over the years, I've learned that people at every level of experience and responsibility learn about leadership best from stories which resonate with their own lives. Through a variety of stories, Bill Looney has captured the importance leaders play in creating the right environment to allow organizations to exceed expectations. His reflections on leadership provide a wealth of lessons learned. Well done!
Richard B. Myers, Former Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff
Whether you are leading military forces or a corporate entity, success is all about exceeding expectations. Bill Looney has it right, and his leadership approach works--I use it in my company! This is a must read for all leaders and those who aspire to leadership positions.
Andrew C. Taylor, Chairman and Chief Executive Officer, Enterprise Rent-A-Car
There is a dire need for effective leadership in American enterprise today and General Bill Looney's book offers an excellent how-to perspective. As you read it, ask yourself, How can I apply these common sense techniques to exceed expectations? Believe me, they will work for you!
Bob Gaylor, 5th Chief Master Sergeant of the US Air Force
About the Author
General Bill Looney retired from the United States Air Force as a general having served on active-duty for forty years. He graduated from the US Air Force Academy in 1966 where was the Cadet Wing Commander and continued to exceed expectations from that point forward. General Looney eventually commanded more organizations than any other Air Force general officer in history with each organization he led achieving demonstrable higher levels of performance and productivity. He is a highly-decorated officer with over 4,200 flying hours. He and his wife, Marilyn, have two daughters, two son-in-laws (both Air Force officers and pilots) and two grandchildren.
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Outstanding Book on Leadership,
This review is from: Exceeding Expectations: Reflections on Leadership (Paperback)
This is a must read book for all leaders. It is an outstanding book with a wealth of practical tips on leadership at every level in any organization. Each chapter begins with a leadership principle followed by a vivid example of that principle in action. The principles are simple yet often overlooked by leaders - humility, lead from the front, risk and return, creating the reality, decide to decide, power of empathy, being inclusive, enforcing the standards, integrity, professional courage and importance of balance.
What I really like about this book is that it is written by an exceptional leader with 40-years of hands-on leadership experience rising to the highest rank in the U.S. Air Force. After my own 31 years of personal experience rising to senior leader positions in major corporations, I am a big fan of leadership lessons from successful leaders rather than from academics who study leadership and have never been high level leaders. Best of all, I have had the pleasure of meeting General Bill Looney. He is the real deal, a genuinely nice person who lives the life he writes about. In this age of outsized senior leader egos, General Looney stands out as an example for all leaders to follow.
2 of 2 people found the following review helpful:
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This review is from: Exceeding Expectations: Reflections on Leadership (Kindle Edition)
This is an invaluable read for the aspiring leader. General Looney mentors his readers by presenting principles important to the successful leader, following each by examples from his own successful career to illustrate. It's the personal examples following each principle that make this book so easy to read and the principles easy to grasp. Reading the book is like sitting on the front porch with the family patriarch, listening to vignettes about how a man ought to act.
I worked for the General early in his career, and can verify that he is the kind of person who should be giving advice on how to be a good leader. This book is well-written and down-to-earth. I highly recommend it.
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Exceeded My Expectations,
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This review is from: Exceeding Expectations: Reflections on Leadership (Paperback)
At first glance, this looks like another vanity memoir by a retired General. Instead, it reads like a heart-felt conversation between a senior mentor and his junior staffer.
General Looney has managed to illustrate each major point with a relevant story suitable for telling at the club after work, without losing the key lesson in the process. Each chapter passes on timeless wisdom, driving home the point without needing to pound it in. This book is both a quick read and suitable for serious study. I commend it to you. It certainly exceeded my expectations.
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