Heroic Leadership : Leading with Integrity and Honor

HEROIC LEADERSHIP is the successor to two exceptional books on leadership -- The New Art of the Leader and the Stuff of Heroes, offering a fresh, dynamic, and contemporary look at military leadership principles as they apply to business and life. Authored by Dr. William A. Cohen, a retired general and expert on leadership, this definitive works offers a timeless approach to leadership, as well as a tie-in to the principles of Peter F. Drucker, who was a close friend and mentor to Cohen. HEROIC LEADERSHIP will be divided into two parts. Part I: The Heart of Heroic Leadership will describe the eight universal laws of leadership which is the basis for the entire concept. A chapter will also explain why heroic leadership has worked so successfully and ethically for thousands of years despite severe conditions of risk, uncertainty and hardship. It will also explain the background for the research resulting in the eight universal laws of leadership. Part II: Implementing Heroic Leadership will show the reader how this system of leadership is put into practice through methods of attracting followship, using influence tactics, developing self-confidence, building, coaching, and motivating a team, taking charge in crisis situations, and taking action. A practitioner of heroic leadership will enable anyone to lead any organization of whatever size under a wide variety of conditions. Readers will find: Real-world examples from business as well, as battle, that will provide the know-how and confidence to lead in any situation by following the eight universal laws. Proven strategies and results-oriented techniques to apply the universal laws and multiply the productivity of any group or organization New ideas for motivating people and helping them to achieve new heights of personal and group performance. Little-known, but highly effective methods for building teamwork and esprit de corps. Methods for that the reader can use for elf-development as a leader, and to reach the highest potential. Strategies used by combat and business leaders to accomplish goals others thought impossible.