George Washington’s Leadership Lessons

From James Rees, Executive Director of Mount Vernon, comes anenlightening guide to the leadership wisdom of America's first great leader. George Washington was more than just an inspiring battlefield commander; he was critical to the founding and success of the United States ofAmerica. His leadership, his vision, and his courage united a war-torncountry and set the United States on the path to greatness. Washington's historic contribution to this nation--his leadership and his character--are as relevant and valuable today as they have ever been. This book reveals Washington's character, his leadership, his vision, and most surprising of all, his business skills and acumen. Most people aren't awarethat Washington, while all of the above, was also a successful businessman and visionary entrepreneur. Exhibiting qualities sorely lacking in so many of our political and business leaders today, Washington remained steadfastly honest and ethical,following guiding principles that would benefit leaders around the world. George Washington's Leadership Lessons reveals a man of true character,worthy of emulation not just in the realm of politics and war, but in allleadership positions.

From James Rees, Executive Director of Mount Vernon, comesanenlightening guide to the leadership wisdom of America's firstgreat leader. George Washington was more than just an inspiringbattlefield commander; he was critical to the founding and successof the United States ofAmerica. His leadership, his vision, and hiscourage united a war-torncountry and set the United States on thepath to greatness. Washington's historic contribution to thisnation--his leadership and his character--are as relevant andvaluable today as they have ever been.This book reveals Washington's character, his leadership, hisvision, and most surprising of all, his business skills and acumen.Most people aren't awarethat Washington, while all of the abovewas also a successful businessman and visionary entrepreneur.Exhibiting qualities sorely lacking in so many of our political andbusiness leaders today, Washington remained steadfastly honest andethical,following guiding principles that would benefit leadersaround the world. George Washington's Leadership Lessons reveals aman of true character,worthy of emulation not just in the realm ofpolitics and war, but in allleadership positions.

Preface: Footsteps to Follow xiAcknowledgments xviiIntroduction: The Mark of a Leader xxiPART I Leadership Lessons 1Leadership Lesson 1 A Leader Has Vision 3Leadership Lesson 2 A Leader Is Honest 11Leadership Lesson 3 A Leader Has Ambition 19Leadership Lesson 4 A Leader Is Courageous 27Leadership Lesson 5 A Leader Has Self-Control 33Leadership Lesson 6 A Leader Takes Personal Responsibility 39Leadership Lesson 7 A Leader Is Determined 47Leadership Lesson 8 A Leader Has a Strong Work Ethic 53Leadership Lesson 9 A Leader Uses Good Judgment 59Leadership Lesson 10 A Leader Learns from Mistakes 69Leadership Lesson 11 A Leader Is Humble 77Leadership Lesson 12 A Leader Does the Research and Development 85Leadership Lesson 13 A Leader Values Presentation 91Leadership Lesson 14 A Leader Exceeds Expectations 99Leadership Lesson 15 A Leader Has Heartfelt Faith 103PART II The Rules of Civility 111PART III George Washington, Entrepreneur 145Notes 183Selected Bibliography 195Resources 199About the Authors 201Index 203