Follow Me I: The Human Element in Leadership (v. 1) [Paperback]

Aubrey S. Newman (Author)

Book Description

Series: Follow Me | Publication Date: November 22, 1996

Leading people to excellence--lessons from the lifetime of experiences of the U.S. Army's most influential officers.

Product Details

• Paperback: 336 pages
• Publisher: Presidio Press (November 22, 1996)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0891416129
• ISBN-13: 978-0891416128
• Product Dimensions: 8.4 x 5.5 x 0.7 inches
• Shipping Weight: 4.8 ounces
• Average Customer Review: 4.5 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (4 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #1,200,274 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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7 of 7 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Valuable leadership lessons, drawn from life., August 2, 1997

By A Customer

This review is from: Follow Me I: The Human Element in Leadership (v. 1) (Paperback)

Based on a long-running series of essays in ARMY Magazine, this work is based on the learning and wisdom of a highly decorated officer of wide experience in both command and staff. General Newman is not only an effective warrior but also a fine teacher able to bring the lessons to life with real examples taken from both peacetime and combat incidents.
While the text is specifically intended for military leaders, the lessons are so universally applicable that it might be said that with their diligent use, one could hardly fail, in any profession.
Volume I is one of three. While there is some repetition over the three volumes, (due to their origin as periodical essays), this hardly detracts from their usefulness. Get all three and spend some profitable time in the company of a fine gentleman and a great leader.
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4 of 5 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Little useful tidbits of life, May 28, 1999

By A Customer

This review is from: Follow Me I: The Human Element in Leadership (v. 1) (Paperback)

Instead of expounding boring theories spiced up with a few ancedotes, Maj Gen Newman has instead adopted a story telling format. He then comments on his experience. As explained at the beginning of the book, it is through experiences that we learn and he is sharing with us his experience. This book, although placed in a military context is useful ANYWHERE!

1 of 1 people found the following review helpful:

3.0 out of 5 stars Provides insight, January 24, 2001

By A Customer

This review is from: Follow Me I: The Human Element in Leadership (v. 1) (Paperback)

Enjoyable. This book provides good insight into what life in the pre-WWII Army was like. You should enjoy this book if you have any interest in the military.