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American generalship : character is everything : the art of command / Edgar F. Puryer.
- Format:
- Book
- Author/Creator:
- Puryear, Edgar F., 1930-
- Language:
- English
- Subjects (All):
- Command of troops.
- Generals--United States.
- Generals.
- United States.
- Leadership.
- Character.
- Physical Description:
- 1 online resource (xvi, 374 pages)
- Place of Publication:
- Novata, CA : Presidio, 2000.
- System Details:
- text file
- Summary:
- What does it take to become a successful high-level leader in America's armed forces? To answer this question, Puryear interviewed more than 100 four-star generals and admirals to determine what facet of their character allowed them to rise above their contemporaries.
- Contents:
- 1. Selflessness 1
- 2. Decision: The Essence of Leadership 44
- 3. "Feel" or "Sixth Sense" in Decision Making 77
- 4. Aversion to "Yes Men": Having the Character to Challenge 108
- 5. Books: The Importance of Reading 142
- 6. Mentorship: Guidance, Counseling, Advice, Teaching, and Door Opening 188
- 7. Consideration 236
- 8. Delegation 261
- 9. Fix the Problem, Not the Blame 285
- 10. Reflective Descriptions of Character 301
- 11. The Pattern 338.
- Notes:
- Includes bibliographical references and index.
- Electronic reproduction. Ipswich, MA Available via World Wide Web.
- Description based on print version record.
- Local Notes:
- Acquired for the Penn Libraries with assistance from the John Penman Wood Library Fund.
- ISBN:
- 0307574385
- 9780307574381
- Publisher Number:
- 99960397520
- Access Restriction:
- Restricted for use by site license.
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