Eisenhower on Leadership: Ike's Enduring Lessons in Total Victory Management

by Alan Axelrod, Peter Georgescu

Based on the findings in recently released archive papers and letters, as well as extensive library and historical resources, Alan Axelrod offers a compelling profile of the remarkable leadership discipline of a general often called a "military CEO." In fascinating detail, Axelrod reveals that Ike was more than a great military leader; he was also a great executive who could―and did―write a reassuring letter to the mother of a solider one moment and make decisions impacting millions of lives the next. Follow Ike's path as Supreme Commander from the invasion of North Africa to victory in Europe and learn the lessons of great leadership along the way, including:

Genres: Biography

306 pages, Paperback

First published January 1, 2006

About the author

Alan Axelrod, Ph.D., is a prolific author of history, business and management books. As of October 2018, he had written more than 150 books, as noted in an online introduction by Lynn Ware Peek before an interview with Axelrod on the National Public Radio station KPCW. Axelrod resides in Atlanta, Georgia.

Reviews

[Brent Blazek · Rating 4 out of 5]

First book I've read on Eisenhower. Writen very well to easily grasp Ike's fundamental leadership lessons demonstrated during his sevice in WW2.

[Adam Gilchrest]

I wanted something akin to a Jim Collins book. This be not that.

[Mansoor Awan · Rating 4 out of 5]

Greatest General of US History. Lessons which are still applicable. His letters included in the book are masterpiece. A must read for every military leader.

[Jim Serger · Rating 5 out of 5]

A leader he was, an icon he is--but leadership is the cornerstone to a great leader and Eisenhower had those core values and then some. This is a great book on a wide topic, the author did an outstanding job through research bringing out all the traits Ike had on leadership. 232 lessons on leadership. 5 stars, very informative.

[Ahoy]

I've already read this book's abstract. Definitely it will be worth to get the full version of it. We must learn from military leadership since anyone who can lead a group to go to the front in a mission that might cost their lives is really someone who has to have great influence and trust among its subordinates.