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- Why British Army Leadership Works
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Publisher's summary
The Habit of Excellence is a unique insight into British Army leadership, explaining what makes it unique, what makes it so effective, and what civilians can take from it to become better leaders themselves.
Developed in some of the most demanding situations imaginable over centuries of war and peace, army leadership is a sophisticated endeavour that has kept pace with societal change and the challenges of the modern world. In the military, the stakes couldn't be higher, and exceptional leadership is crucial every day.
Drawing on the latest research in military history, sociology, psychology and behavioural science and with compelling illustration from British Army operations across the centuries, Lt Col Langley Sharp MBE goes beyond the latest leadership fads to distil into one peerlessly authoritative work the essence of leading and leadership from one of the world's most revered institutions. It is essential listening for leaders and followers no matter what organisation they work for - it is essential listening for the world today.
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Kilcullen brings together his most salient writings on this vitally important topic. Here is a picture of modern warfare by someone who has had his boots on the ground in some of today's worst trouble spots - including Iraq and Afghanistan - and who has been studying counterinsurgency since 1985. Filled with down-to-earth, common-sense insights, this book is the definitive account of counterinsurgency, indispensable for all those interested in making sense of our world in an age of terror.
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5 out of 5 stars
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CounterInsurgency Insights
- By JenFox on 12-21-21
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Call Sign Chaos
- Learning to Lead
- By: Jim Mattis, Bing West
- Narrated by: Danny Campbell
- Length: 12 hrs and 1 min
- Unabridged
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Overall5 out of 5 stars 5,640
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Performance4.5 out of 5 stars 4,895
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Story5 out of 5 stars 4,878
Call Sign Chaos is the account of Jim Mattis’ storied career, from wide-ranging leadership roles in three wars to ultimately commanding a quarter of a million troops across the Middle East. Along the way, Mattis recounts his foundational experiences as a leader, extracting the lessons he has learned about the nature of warfighting and peacemaking, the importance of allies, and the strategic dilemmas - and short-sighted thinking - now facing our nation.
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4 out of 5 stars
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A pleasant surprise
- By Fountain of Chris on 09-06-19
By: Jim Mattis, and others
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Game Changers
- Going Local to Defeat Violent Extremists
- By: Scott Mann
- Narrated by: D. Scott Mann
- Length: 11 hrs and 12 mins
- Unabridged
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Overall5 out of 5 stars 29
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Performance5 out of 5 stars 29
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Story5 out of 5 stars 29
The storm gathers as we sleep. Despite vast amounts of blood and treasure expended since 9-11-2001, America and her allies are losing the war against Islamist violent extremists. For the first time since the War on Terror began, Green Beret Scott Mann, an original architect and implementer of this strategic program, reveals an immediately useful strategic framework to defeat ISIS, al-Qa'ida, and even criminal elements here at home.
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5 out of 5 stars
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Changing the nation-building strategy
- By Dicy on 07-24-23
By: Scott Mann
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Strategy
- A History
- By: Lawrence Freedman
- Narrated by: Michael Butler Murray
- Length: 32 hrs and 4 mins
- Unabridged
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Overall4 out of 5 stars 986
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Performance4 out of 5 stars 837
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Story4 out of 5 stars 827
In Strategy: A History, Sir Lawrence Freedman, one of the world's leading authorities on war and international politics, captures the vast history of strategic thinking, in a consistently engaging and insightful account of how strategy came to pervade every aspect of our lives.
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5 out of 5 stars
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Comprehensive 'Tour de Force' on Strategy
- By Logical Paradox on 07-20-14
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The Navy SEAL Art of War
- Leadership Lessons From the World's Most Elite Fighting Force
- By: Rob Roy
- Narrated by: Corey Allen
- Length: 5 hrs and 44 mins
- Unabridged
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Overall4.5 out of 5 stars 114
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Performance4.5 out of 5 stars 100
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Story4.5 out of 5 stars 99
Hailed by INC. magazine as "America's toughest CEO coach", retired Navy SEAL Rob Roy teams with former national security correspondent Chris Lawson to pen this innovative guide on leadership. The Navy SEAL Art of War explores how battle-tested skills employed by SEAL teams can translate to the boardroom, helping leaders of all stripes thrive when the pressure is on.
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1 out of 5 stars
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waste of time and money
- By Tracker Buckmann on 09-11-15
By: Rob Roy
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Key Takeaways, Analysis & Review of Extreme Ownership: How US Navy SEALs Lead and Win by Jocko Willink and Leif Babin
- By: Instaread
- Narrated by: Michael Gilboe
- Length: 30 mins
- Unabridged
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Overall4 out of 5 stars 183
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Performance4 out of 5 stars 149
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Story4 out of 5 stars 147
Extreme Ownership by Jocko Willink and Leif Babin is a guide to applying leadership principles of the United States Navy's Sea, Air, and Land Teams (SEALs) to business. At the center of the strategies that Willink and Babin illustrate is taking complete responsibility for everything in which all leaders are involved....
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1 out of 5 stars
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get the normal book
- By Amazon Customer on 10-21-16
By: Instaread
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Instrument of War
- The German Army 1914-18
- By: Dennis E. Showalter
- Narrated by: Julian Elfer
- Length: 10 hrs and 44 mins
- Unabridged
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Overall4.5 out of 5 stars 90
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Performance4.5 out of 5 stars 82
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Story4.5 out of 5 stars 81
Drawing on more than a half-century of research and teaching, Dennis Showalter presents a fresh perspective on the German Army during World War I. Showalter surveys an army at the heart of a national identity, driven by - yet also defeated by - warfare in the modern age, that struggled to capitalize on its victories, and ultimately forgot the lessons of its defeat.
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5 out of 5 stars
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German Side Of WW1
- By David A on 06-21-18
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The Complete Guide to Mergers and Acquisitions
- Process Tools to Support M&A Integration at Every Level, 3rd Edition
- By: Timothy J. Galpin, Mark Herndon
- Narrated by: Paul Heitsch
- Length: 10 hrs and 39 mins
- Unabridged
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Overall3 out of 5 stars 9
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Performance3.5 out of 5 stars 8
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Story3.5 out of 5 stars 7
Merger and acquisition activity across the globe continues to grow, and is also playing a major role in the development of expanding markets. A well-managed integration effort is essential to success, and failure means a tremendous waste in terms of time and money, as well as the rapid destruction of shareholder value. The Complete Guide to Mergers and Acquisitions: Process Tools to Support M&A Integration at Every Level, Third Edition is an invaluable resource to guide firms in managing M&A integration and maximize the value of their deals.
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2 out of 5 stars
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Sales brochure for the authors
- By J Garner on 04-18-22
By: Timothy J. Galpin, and others
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Before the First Shots Are Fired
- How America Can Win or Lose Off the Battlefield
- By: Tony Koltz, Tony Zinni
- Narrated by: Johnny Heller
- Length: 8 hrs and 25 mins
- Unabridged
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Overall4.5 out of 5 stars 45
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Performance4.5 out of 5 stars 40
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Story4.5 out of 5 stars 40
For the better part of the last half century, the United States has been the world's police, claiming to defend ideologies, allies, and our national security through brute force. But is military action always the most appropriate response? Drawing on his vast experience, retired four-star general Tony Zinni argues that we have a lot of work to do to make the process of going to war-or not-more clear-eyed and ultimately successful.
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5 out of 5 stars
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A must read for leaders
- By Ted on 06-17-22
By: Tony Koltz, and others
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Taking Point
- A Navy SEAL's 10 Fail Safe Principles for Leading Through Change
- By: Brent Gleeson, Mark Owen - foreword
- Narrated by: Brent Gleeson
- Length: 8 hrs and 57 mins
- Unabridged
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Overall4.5 out of 5 stars 110
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Performance5 out of 5 stars 100
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Story4.5 out of 5 stars 98
Decorated Navy SEAL and successful businessman Brent Gleeson shares his revolutionary approach to navigating and leading change in the workplace - with a foreword by New York Times best-selling author Mark Owen. Inspired by his time as a Navy SEAL and building successful organizations in the business world, Brent Gleeson has created a revolutionary approach for today's existing and emerging business leaders and managers to improve their ability to successfully navigate organizational change.
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5 out of 5 stars
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Excellent Book for any Leader.
- By Robert on 05-10-18
By: Brent Gleeson, and others
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Team of Teams
- New Rules of Engagement for a Complex World
- By: General Stanley McChrystal, Tantum Collins, David Silverman, and others
- Narrated by: Paul Michael
- Length: 12 hrs and 6 mins
- Unabridged
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Overall4.5 out of 5 stars 6,322
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Performance4.5 out of 5 stars 5,481
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Story4.5 out of 5 stars 5,463
The retired four-star general and and best-selling author of My Share of the Task shares a powerful new leadership model. Former General Stanley McChrystal held a key position for much of the War on Terror, as head of the Joint Special Operations Command. In Iraq, he found that despite the vastly superior resources, manpower, and training of the US Military, Al Qaeda had an advantage because of its structure as a loose network of small, independent cells. To defeat such an agile enemy, JSOC had to change its focus from efficiency to adaptability.
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5 out of 5 stars
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excellent book, very informative.
- By J.J. Gardona on 08-24-15
By: General Stanley McChrystal, and others
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The Ten Golden Rules of Leadership
- Classical Wisdom for Modern Leaders
- By: M.A. Soupios, Panos Mourdoukoutas
- Narrated by: Sean Pratt
- Length: 2 hrs and 43 mins
- Unabridged
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Overall4.5 out of 5 stars 44
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Performance4 out of 5 stars 38
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Story4.5 out of 5 stars 36
The audiobook shows you how to apply each idea to the challenges of the modern workplace and combine it with what you discover about yourself as you delve into your own strengths and weaknesses. You'll develop your own ability to see The Big Picture, connect with members of your organization, foster a meaningful and productive work environment, and steer your corporate ship through any challenge. Skills and experience might land you a leadership position... but they don't make you a true leader.
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2 out of 5 stars
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Chris' review
- By Chris Galvez Douglass on 09-25-16
By: M.A. Soupios, and others
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The Day After
- Why America Wins the War but Loses the Peace
- By: Brendan R. Gallagher
- Narrated by: Lloyd James
- Length: 10 hrs and 33 mins
- Unabridged
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Overall4.5 out of 5 stars 78
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Performance4.5 out of 5 stars 70
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Story4.5 out of 5 stars 69
Since 9/11, why have we won smashing battlefield victories only to botch nearly everything that comes next? In the opening phases of war in Afghanistan, Iraq, and Libya, we mopped the floor with our enemies. But in short order, things went horribly wrong. We soon discovered we had no coherent plan to manage the "day after". The ensuing debacles had truly staggering consequences - many thousands of lives lost, trillions of dollars squandered, and the apparent discrediting of our foreign policy establishment.
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5 out of 5 stars
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Experience matters
- By J. Pulton on 03-07-21
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The 8th Habit
- From Effectiveness to Greatness
- By: Stephen R. Covey
- Narrated by: Stephen R. Covey
- Length: 14 hrs and 23 mins
- Unabridged
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Overall4.5 out of 5 stars 1,889
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Performance4.5 out of 5 stars 1,125
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Story4.5 out of 5 stars 1,128
The 8th Habit is the answer to the soul's yearning for greatness, the organization's imperative for significance and superior results, and humanity's search for its "voice". Profound, compelling, and stunningly timely, this groundbreaking new audiobook of next level thinking gives a clear way to finally tap the limitless value-creation promise of the Knowledge Worker Age.
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1 out of 5 stars
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A Real Disappointment
- By Mark on 03-08-07
By: Stephen R. Covey
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Organizational Culture and Leadership, Fifth Edition
- By: Edgar H. Schein, Peter Schein
- Narrated by: Noah Michael Levine
- Length: 12 hrs and 34 mins
- Unabridged
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Overall4.5 out of 5 stars 117
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Performance4 out of 5 stars 106
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Story4 out of 5 stars 105
Organizational Culture and Leadership is the classic reference for managers and students seeking a deeper understanding of the inter-relationship of organizational culture dynamics and leadership. Author Edgar Schein is the 'father' of organizational culture, world-renowned for his expertise and research in the field; in this book, he analyzes and illustrates through cases the abstract concept of culture and shows its importance to the management of organizational change.
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1 out of 5 stars
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Terrible listening experience
- By Ashley on 01-26-19
By: Edgar H. Schein, and others
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Must Read
Want to learn about leadership ? Listen to this ! The author has been there and done that and I encourage anyone that will be leading persons into harms way - military or law enforcement . Get this book !!!
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