Robert E. Lee on Leadership

Executive Lessons in Character, Courage, and Vision

De: H.W. Crocker

Narrado por: Jonathan Hogan

Robert E. Lee scholar H. W. Crocker III is an esteemed Civil War historian. Skillfully summarizing Lee’s life, Crocker clearly extracts leadership lessons from the storied career of the South’s beloved leader and applies them to today’s business worldUnder General Lee’s management, a rag-tag army of poor farmers—vastly outnumbered, outgunned, under-supplied, and under-fed—consistently routed Union troops. Brilliantly seizing strategic opportunities, Lee stunned his foes and inspired his soldiers. He was decisive, focused, and humble. Sharing his men’s hardships, Lee spoke often with them and earned their loyalty. He found trusted subordinates who shared his vision, gave them broad instructions, and turned them loose. He didn’t micromanage or belittle. Taking blame for failure, he was lavish in praise and charitable in criticism Revered by his men, respected by his opponents, and universally recognized as a Christian gentleman, Robert E. Lee practiced—on plantation, battlefield, and campus—effective management principles. For those seeking leadership excellence, this practical work is absolutely essential.

©1999, 2000 H.W. Crocker III (P)2006 Recorded Books, LLC

Reseñas de la Crítica

“A masterpiece—the best work of its kind I have ever read.” (Major General Josiah Bunting III, superintendent of the Virginia Military Institute)

Unbelievably Good. Perfect.

This book is amazing. I've never been so proud of General Lee as when I heard of his virtues and heroics in this book. I went to Washington & Lee University twice, named my son after him, and this book explains why so many people in the North and South revere him to this day.

I also really appreciated the epilogue about Lee's lieutenants. Almost a bonus mini biography of the great Southern heros that make us proud. Wonderful book.

No matter what you do

No matter what you do this is a must read. Lee's leadership is still studied today by militaries all over the world. This book can help you become a better leader and a better man.

Robert E Lee

Well organized and presented with historic references. Presenter is easy to listen to and not dramatic.

What a great story!

People should appreciate the history, instead of hate and blame it. Great men sacrificed and lost their lives through the years to protect what they stand for.

Self help book for military history buff

I re-listen to this book regularly. It is a bit heavy on the deification of Robert E. Lee but the lessons are genuine and useful. The history is well researched, quoting from his letters, his contemporary's letters and later writings on this historical figure.

I would have chosen a different narrator but the content more than makes up for the shortfall.