Patton
on Leadership General
George Patton's genius and his flaws are so closely intertwined
that they are almost impossible to separate. Yet, he was
tough, War is tough. Leaders have to be tough. He was a
great military man, a consummate manager, and an inspirational
example to his men. Mainly, he produced results. He was,
in short, a superb manager.
This
book will be published on Veterans Day, Nov. 11, Patton's
birthday.
There
will be a leather bound edition, signed by Third Army members
The
Preface is written by George Steinbrenner, owner of the
NY Yankees.
A
portion of the proceeds will go toward the WWII monument
in DC.
A
Sample of Patton's Maxims, A General's Dozen:
Based
on the General's own writings, remarks, and Career record,
author Alan Axelrod, who specializes in both military history
and management topics, presents 185 succinct lessons in
leadership, Patton-style.
This
fascinating guide to business victory and personal excellence
features a Foreword by William A, Cohen, Ph.D., Major General,
USAFR, Retired; and a Preface by George Strengthener, principal
owner of the New York Yankees. It will be available nationwide
on Veteran's Day--which happens to be Patton's birthday.
Grounded
in the convictions and achievements of a remarkable man,
PATTON ON LEADERSHIP demonstrates how to tap into the power
of a results-oriented philosophy. Packed with quotes from
the General, along with anecdotes and observations, the
book opens with a capsule history of Patton's life.
Born
on November 11, 1995, George Smith Patton, Jr., was a frail
but determined boy. After discovering he had dyslexia, Patton
struggled to learn to read-and became an avid student and,
later on in life, a powerful orator. He also excelled as
a horseman, a swordsman, and an Olympic pentathlon athlete.
Braving
the academic rigors of West Point, be graduated in 1909
with a second lieutenant's commission, and became the first
U.S. officer to receive tank training. In 1942, he trained
the pioneer generation of desert fighters. In January 1944,
he took command of the Third Army, and led his men to unprecedented
triumphs on the battlefields of World War 11.
A
tribute to an extraordinary man and the consummate visionary,
PATTON ON LEADERSHIP is an inspiring and pragmatic guide
for corporate executives, entrepreneurs and all who are
called to lead.
About
the Author
In addition to his many works on military history and historical biography, Alan Axelrod writes business communications and management books. He and his family live in Atlanta, Georgia. About
the Book
PATTON ON LEADERSHIP, Strategic Lessons for Corporate Warfare By Alm Axelrod Foreword by William A. Cohen, Ph.D, Major General, USAFR Preface by George Steinbrenner Prentice Hall Press November 11, 1999 $23.00 Cloth, 272 pages, with 16-page BxW photo insert ISBN- 0-7352-0091-2 A percentage of the met proceeds from this book and from the audiobook will] be donated to build the National World War II Memorial Audiobook from Simon & Schuster Simultaneous publication 0-671-04662-4. $19.00, cassette Card pack from US Games system. Inc 1-57281-248-6, $15.00; For information call: 1-203-353-9400 |
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