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George Washington On Leadership (2008)

by Richard Brookhiser(Favorite Author)

3.58 of 5 Votes: 5

ISBN

0465003028 (ISBN13: 9780465003020)

languge

English

genre

History & Biography

publisher

Basic Books

review 1: The book was good, not great, and worthy of maybe 3 1/2 stars. To be fair, I didn't begin reading this book with the idea that Brookhiser was an expert in leadership, or that he had a proven track record in the subject. I think he's more of a historian. Perhaps that jaded my perspective. The book has some value and may be worth reading for someone looking to learn a few interesting facts about Washington and how he applied his leadership. I'd recommend it as a light read or a for the beginning stages of study in subjects of Washington, American history, or leadership.I read 'Founding Father: Rediscovering George Washington' by Brookhiser about 10 yrs ago and found that book a more interesting and overall more insightful than this book. I was able to discern his lead... moreership ability and some application through the Founding Father book, even though it wasn't the sole intent of that book.
review 2: Brookhiser, an expert on the subject of Washington and the Founding Fathers, gathers leadership lessons from Washington's decisions. From General Washington to President Washington, Brookhiser puts forth snippets of crises Washington had to endure and the morals and lessons are provided at the end of each section. Some examples of this technique:On Washington insisting on digging latrines, a little used process of sanitation not used by the army: "What is obvious to you as a leader may not be obvious to everybody; if it's necessary for the health of your organization, then it's necessary for you to keep after it.". p. 15On Washington going to the constitutional convention in spite of the fact that he didn't like the politics and that it would make him president: A leader must be flexible enough to leave old worlds, and tough enough to survive in new ones. p. 36Overall it is an good book on Washington and presented many of his experiences into leadership lessons. However, I think the approach is a little too spoonfed for me. I can read a biography of Washington or any leader (my preference are presidents), and pull leadership lessons from it. It is a little too Aesop's fables of Washington for me, but overall a good book. less

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