Becoming a Leader the Annapolis Way: 12 Combat Lessons from the Navy's Leadership Laboratory

Johnson, W. Brad; Harper, Gregory

ISBN 10: 0071429565 / ISBN 13: 9780071429566

Published by McGraw-Hill Companies, 2004

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Bibliographic Details

• Title: Becoming a Leader the Annapolis Way: 12 Combat Lessons from the Navy's Leadership Laboratory
• Publisher: McGraw-Hill Companies
• Publication Date: 2004
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 0071429565
• ISBN 13: 9780071429566
• Binding: Hardcover
• Condition: Good
• Dust Jacket Condition: No Jacket
• Weight: 1.22 pounds

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Synopsis

Battle-proven, step-by-step guidelines for instilling leadership in anyone, in any business

Today, more than ever, businesses need leaders with a rare blend of strength, capability, and integrity. Unfortunately, they're not always easy to come by. Becoming a Leader the Annapolis Way details how the U.S. Naval Academy builds quality leaders from the ground up, instilling in them the habits and tools required for outstanding leadershipin any pursuit.

Using real-life vignettes and examples of USNA graduates who experienced breakthrough success in combat, government, and business, this timely book looks beyond just the military aspects to explore:

• Techniques for teaching honor, duty, and commitment
• Empowerment strategies proven to work over centuries of use
• Insights for overcoming the perils of blind obedience

About the Authors

McGraw-Hill authors represent the leading experts in their fields and are dedicated to improving the lives, careers, and interests of readers worldwide

W. Brad Johnson is an associate professor of psychology in the department of leadership, ethics, and law at the United States Naval Academy. A faculty associate at Johns Hopkins University, Johnson's work has appeared in numerous journals and professional publications including Consulting Psychology Journal, Military Medicine, and The Journal of Psychology.

Gregory P. Harper is a graduate of the United States Naval Academy and a retired Navy captain and aviator. Captain Harper is a national security fellow at Harvard University, and is a former instructor at the U.S. Naval War College, as well as a former director of the National Joint Military Intelligence Center.