I have permission from AMACOM, a division of the American
Management Association, to distribute an excerpt from the
new book, "Lee & Grant: Profiles in Leader****p from the
Battlefields of Virginia," by Maj. Charles R. Bowery, Jr.
The author is a former history instructor from West Point
currently serving as a U.S. Army officer in Iraq.
The excerpt is called "Leader****p in Bondage" and examines
the leader****p styles of Union general Ulysses S. Grant and
Confederate general Robert E. Lee in the selection and
assignment of subordinates. Neither Grant nor Lee were able
to wage war on the basis of military strategy alone. Both
generals were constrained by regional loyalties, rank, and
politics from making desired personnel changes. The excerpt
is a fascinating study in how to manage subordinates you're
not at liberty to fire.
Most business leaders face similar issues; however, the
costs to the Union and the Confederacy were measured in
lost lives, not market share. "Lee & Grant" is one military
historian's attempt to take a fresh look at a great contest
of wills and extract lessons for today's business and
political leaders.
To get the excerpt, send mailto:excerptnews@[EMAIL PROTECTED]
with the subject line "Send Lee & Grant" and I will respond
with the text -- and *only* the text -- NO file attachments
or opt-in marketing spam. Thanks.
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