The Leadership Teachings of Geronimo: How 19 Defeated 5000 [Paperback]

Donald J. Fielder (Author)

Book Description

Publication Date: March 2002

Always have a door in your wickiup.

Learn to fight a tree.

Go to war to win.

These are just some of the 100 invaluable leadership lessons you'll learn in this book, based on the life of the brilliant Apache leader, Geronimo. The amazing exploits of this military genius made him an unforgettable Western legend and the most feared warrior in American history. But this book isn't just for history buffs; it is for entrepreneurs and small business owners dedicated to learning--and remembering--important leadership principles.

It's no accident that the word "chief" in CEO is the very same word used to identify the leader of Native American Indian tribes. The Leadership Teachings of Geronimo effectively and vividly links the modern executive to the David-versus-Goliath strategies of the greatest chief of all time. Using episodes from Geronimo's life as a child, young man and mature warrior, the author shows how you can beat the competition and secure victory, no matter what the odds. An invaluable guide for everyone who wants to get ahead in business.

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About the Author

Dr. Donald J. Fielder, who has studied leadership for over 28 years, is currently pesident of the Geronimo Leadership Group, a national consulting firm.

Product Details

• Paperback: 153 pages
• Publisher: Ceshore Publishing Company (March 2002)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 1585010294
• ISBN-13: 978-1585010295
• Product Dimensions: 8.3 x 5.3 x 0.4 inches
• Shipping Weight: 7.2 ounces
• Average Customer Review: 3.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (1 customer review)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #2,532,195 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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1 of 1 people found the following review helpful:

3.0 out of 5 stars One can replace Geronimo with any other name and can still make it, September 20, 2009

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This review is from: The Leadership Teachings of Geronimo: How 19 Defeated 5000 (Paperback)

The title "How 19 defeated 5000" really attracted me. However, I couldnt say I know Geronimo at all after the 103 teachings and I really think that the title is misleading. In short, this book is below the average leadership book based on a key figure. If you seldom read books of this genre, it's marginally okay. Otherwise, please give this it a pass.

p.s. Below please find some of my favorite passages for your reference.

Very few people actually enjoy confrontation. It is often easier to ignore a situation that calls out for confrontation in the hopes that the problem will take care of itself. This rarely happens. Leaders know that you must confront others who create a problem. If done with the proper tact and care, the problem can most often be remedied. However, even when you do not get the solution desired, you have the satisfaction of knowing that you tried, and the person you confronted will know that yo are an individual who will seek remedies for wrongs that are done to you. pg 101
Leaders spend more time on one thing than any other - communication. It is vital to the well being of the organisation. Without it the goals and objectives for which you are responsible can never be accomplished. pg 114