This bold, wide-ranging collection brings together some of the most noted military minds, past and present, to examine the crucial role of leadership in combat. Written while Christopher Kolenda was a faculty member in the history department at West Point, it covers both classic and modern concepts of leadership and uses case studies from Alexander the Great through World War II to illustrate principles of leadership in concrete historical contexts.
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This wide-ranging anthology brings together noted military minds as they examine the crucial role of leadership in the crucible of combat and relate the lessons learned. They also attempt to apply these principles to the stressful world of business. The book covers both classic and modern concepts of leadership and uses case studies from Alexander the Great through World War II to illustrate principles of leadership in concrete historical contexts. Kolenda, formerly on the faculty at West Point, has assembled 19 essays around three main sections: ancient and modern concepts of leadership, historical case studies, and contemporary experiences and reflections on leadership. His three essays are joined by the works of experienced military professionals, including retired three-star Gen. John Woodmansee, former Army Chief-of-Staff Gordon Sullivan, and civilian military-science scholar Dennis Showalter. This rich intellectual fare coherently defines effective military leadership for both combat and peacetime training environments. Kolenda eschews the glib hype found in many books on leadership in this refreshingly original title. Highly recommended for all military academy libraries and for academic libraries supporting history and military history collections. Dale Farris, Groves, TX
Copyright 2002 Reed Business Information, Inc.
Copyright 2002 Reed Business Information, Inc.
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"The absolute best book on military leadership in peace and war I have ever read," -- Lieutenant General Hal Moore, USA, (Ret.), co-author of New York Times bestselling
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This book is a fantastic compendium of essays on leadership, specifically as it applies to the military experience. Chris Kolenda compiles a list of some of the most talented senior and junior leaders today, both in and out of uniform, as well as renowned historians. The vast majority of the authors taught at the U.S. Military Academy during some point in their career, ranging from the Departments of History, Social Sciences, and Behavioral Sciences & Leadership, to the Department of Physical Education. The book is comprised of three major sections, 1) Ancient and Modern Concepts of Leadership, 2) Historical Case Studies, and 3) Contemporary Experiences and Reflections on Leadership, with author biographies, endnotes and index at the back. General (Retired) Barry McCaffrey wrote the foreword, while Lieutenant General (Retired) Walter Ulmer wrote the Introduction. The authors consist of such leaders as LTG Daniel Christman, former Superintendent of West Point, General (Retired) Gordon Sullivan, former Chief of Staff of the Army, and Professor Frederick Kagan, just to name a few. This work contains a tremendous selection of thoughts and experiences on the art of leading soldiers. I will keep it on my shelf to refer to time and time again. As the editor writes in the preface, "developing the vibrant intellectual core from which a leader can draw insight into the art of leadership requires the courage and humility to immerse oneself in the ideas and experiences of others." Leadership: The Warrior's Art acts as a tremendous vehicle toward achieving that end. Highly recommended for the military professional!
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The compilation of essays on military leadership edited by Mr. Kolenda ought to be among the "essential reading" books on the shelves of anyone aspiring to leadership in any form, in any walk of life. "Warrior" in the title deceives, even though warriors have practiced the art through millennia, and many became its masters. Civilians would gain substantially by learning from those who never perused a "how-to" treatise on leadership, and often paid for lessons with their own blood rather than the declined value of corporate shares. Kolenda's book contains a series of such lessons, and the price is cheap: one evening spent on excellent reading, and not a drop of blood spilled. Yet, every "Boardroom Warrior" will discover a lot of highly practical wisdom in this unassuming volume. Maybe, then, the "Warrior" in the title does not deceive after all.
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UNDERSTAND LEADERSHIP'S FOUNDATION!,
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Chris Kolenda has put together a fantastic study of leadership that kept the cap off of my highlighter. "The Warrior's Art" gives the most in depth and comprehensive look at leadership that I've seen. If you want to lead and not just manage, you MUST HAVE THIS BOOK.The book encapsulates the leadership studies of the great philosophers to allow the reader to rediscover the foundations of leadership. These insights are priceless and allow the true student of leadership (private sector or military) to see through the clutter of modern philosophies into what a leader really needs to do to make an organization or team work. Some of the most accomplished leaders in America follow with studies that give further historical insight and a look into the future. It is important to note that there are no step by step instructions and Chris and the other incredible authors allow you to evaluate the lessons and how you can apply them on your own. BRAVO!
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subordinate initiative, incendiary campaign, combat characteristics, tactical excellence, command maintenance, command climate, deep battle, exploitation forces, combat leadership, combat motivation, unit cohesion, subordinate leaders, fire raids, operational art, junior leaders, most effective leaders, platoon level, contingency operations Key Phrases - Capitalized Phrases (CAPs): (learn more)
World War, United States, West Point, Bomber Command, Infantry Division, Deep Battle, Lord Moran, Armored Division, Desert Storm, Inspector General, Department of Defense, Red Army, Companion Cavalry, Distinguished Service Cross, Hank Emerson, Natural Law, Utah Beach, War Department, Easy Company, Frederick the Great, Frederick William, Gunga Din, Replacement Army, Sergeant's Time, Special Operations Forces New!
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subordinate initiative, incendiary campaign, combat characteristics, tactical excellence, command maintenance, command climate, deep battle, exploitation forces, combat leadership, combat motivation, unit cohesion, subordinate leaders, fire raids, operational art, junior leaders, most effective leaders, platoon level, contingency operations Key Phrases - Capitalized Phrases (CAPs): (learn more)
World War, United States, West Point, Bomber Command, Infantry Division, Deep Battle, Lord Moran, Armored Division, Desert Storm, Inspector General, Department of Defense, Red Army, Companion Cavalry, Distinguished Service Cross, Hank Emerson, Natural Law, Utah Beach, War Department, Easy Company, Frederick the Great, Frederick William, Gunga Din, Replacement Army, Sergeant's Time, Special Operations Forces New!
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- The Anatomy of Courage (Art of Command Series) by Moran on 8 pages
- Alexander the Great: Volume 2, Sources and Studies (Vol 2) by W. W. Tarn on 6 pages
- The Education of Cyrus (Agora Paperback Editions) by Xenophon on 4 pages
- The Mask of Command by John Keegan in Back Matter (1), Back Matter (2), and Back Matter (3)
- Men Against Fire: The Problem of Battle Command by S.L. A. Marshall on page 30, Back Matter (1), and Back Matter (2)
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