Patton on Leadership: Strategic Lessons for Corporate Warfare - Hardcover

Axelrod Ph.D., Alan; Axelrod, Alan; Steinbrenner, George; Cohen, William A.

Hardcover

ISBN 10: 0735200912 ISBN 13: 9780735200913

Publisher: Prentice Hall Press, 1999

Synopsis

Winning leadership principles inspired by the military career of this complex, and effective World War II general

Although often deemed abrasive and arrogant, General George S. Patton was a remarkable leader who trained and motivated his men to achieve astounding results. With an emphasis on mission, he transformed an utterly demoralized American force in North Africa into an army capable of defeating the Nazis' brilliant General Rommel. Storming across France into Germany at a breakneck pace, his unit conquered more enemy troops and liberated more civilians than any other in World War II. Now Alan Axelrod, an accomplished writer in the areas of both military history and business management, applies Patton's proven leadership principles and competitive tactics to the corporate battlefield.

Executives and managers will learn straightforward, practical lessons in dynamic, results-oriented management. Illuminated by Patton's own words, chapters cover how to develop a leadership attitude and image, communicate effectively, establish clear priorities, inspire others, instill loyalty, build a team, coach and mentor, resolve conflict, and sustain optimum performance. And, as a man who regularly was required to overcome his failings or turn them to his advantage, Patton offers an example of excellence within reach of all of us.

Featuring an insert of World War II photographs, PATTON ON LEADERSHIP will inspire today's workplace leaders as it urges them on toward victory in their own companies.

About this title

About the Author

Alan Axelrod is a renowned historian and business writer. He was the co author of the New York Times bestseller What Every American Should Know About American History as well as the BusinessWeek bestsellers Patton on Leadership and Elizabeth I, CEO. He has written extensively on the Civil War.

From the Back Cover

In the three years from 1942 to 1945, Patton won a war on the mantra of 'Speed, Simplicity and Boldness.' In the three years from 1995 to 1998, using that same mantra, Warner-Lambert went from a company described as 'amongst the walking dead of the pharmaceutical industry' to an enterprise ranked with the world's top 50 firms in market value. Patton on Leadership provides leaders at every level with deep insights into what shaped Patton's unique leadership style and how he inspired people to victory in the most dire of circumstances. -Melvin R. Goodes, Chairman and CEO, Warner-Lambert Company

Never thought you could compare General Patton with corporate management. But this book does and does it well. -Karl Malden, Actor, Renowned for his portrayal of General Omar Bradley in the movie Patton

The most powerful truth I learned from combat in WWII and Korea is that you simply cannot be a successful leader - and thus will not prevail - without 'integrity, integrity, and integrity.' Leaders in business, as well as in the military, will find Patton on Leadership exceptionally helpful." C.R. "Jack" Koop, Chairman & CEO (Ret.), Leo Burnett Co, Inc.

"I have no doubt but that the leadership skills and personal attitude practiced by general Patton can be used effectively in both corporate and government managerial positions. Current and future leaders would do well to master those skills and to practice the vital requisites of honesty and integrity for which General Patton was noted and without which, leadership is highly suspect." - William A. Burke, major General, (Ret.) U.S.A.

Reviews

Military author Axelrod presents George S. Patton, one of America's greatest generals, as a gruff model for the corporate world; his strategies are seen as effective tools for managers in the workplace as well as on the battlefield. The ten parts, or "chapters," offer nearly 200 quotations from Patton or ideas expressed by him during World War II. The author then expands and applies these "leadership principles" to today's corporate world. What we learn here is how military tactics and strategy can be used effectively in civilian situations as well. A definition of leadershipA"A Commander will command"Aand the value of loyaltyA"I prefer a loyal staff officer to a brilliant one"Aare but two examples of how Patton's words can be applied to management. This work is for managers and for anyone who looks for help in leading themselves and others at work or in life. One memorable idea to glean from the book is, "You are not beaten until you admit it. Hence don't." Thank you, General Patton. Recommended for all public libraries.ADavid M. Alperstein, Queens Borough P.L., Jamaica, NY
Copyright 1999 Reed Business Information, Inc.

Edition details

• Publisher: Prentice Hall Press
• Publication date: 1999
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 0735200912
• ISBN 13: 9780735200913
• Binding: Hardcover
• Edition number: 1
• Number of pages: 272