Leadership
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What an inspiring book! I found a copy in my doctor’s office and out of boredom, I opened it up and started to read. I was stunned! Given the cover and title, I was sure it was about war, conflict, and hardship. But what a surprise! As the subtitle suggests, this is a work of inspiration for those in need of comfort and encouragement. The quotes where just wonderful and the stories were amazing. I am an avid reader, but I cannot remember the last time I was so moved by such a small and sweet book. |
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In November 1965, 450 men of the 1st Battalion, 7th Cavalry, were dropped by helicopter into a small clearing in the Ia Drang Valley and were immediately surrounded by 2,000 North Vietnamese soldiers: this is their story.
Co-author Joe Galloway, a Viet Nam War correspondent, was later awarded the Bronze Star Medal with V device (Yes, as a civilian reporter) for carrying a badly wounded Soldier to safety under enemy fire during the Battle of Ia Drang. Joe was a great friend of the Army, and in this book, he chronicles the leadership of LTC Hal Moore, and how the 1/7 trained prior to deployment and many of those Soldiers lived to tell the story of being outnumbered 5 to 1. Read this book and you'll begin to understand why we named an award for Joe Galloway.
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If you can only read 1 book before assuming Company Command READ THIS ONE! Company Command is the most demanding job in the Army. It’s the toughest job you’ll have as a captain, one of the toughest jobs you’ll have during your career. Command can be lonely. But remember, you weren’t selected to be a company commander to win a popularity contest.
OK, Sports Fans, if you don't know who MG (Ret) John G. Meyer, Jr. is, you better go read his PA Hall of Fame entry. MG Meyer is credited with building the World Wide Public Affairs Symposiums, making Army Birthday a major event (there was a time when it wasn't) and shepherding the Army Public Affairs through a time of sexual assault scandals at Aberdeen Proving Ground and Fort Leonard Wood. MG Meyer is a friend and mentor to many of us and this book contains a lot of his leadership philosophy.
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One of our first lessons in leadership is that senior people eat last in a field environment. If food runs short, at least subordinates get to eat. Acts of selfless service do help build exemplary teams.
There are so many useful ideas and points in this book, such as the chemical reactions that explain human behaviors, the concept of the 'Circle of Safety', real-life examples from the Marines, Costco and General Electric. He also explains how posting something on social media is not the same thing as doing something, but it provides the dopamine to convince us that we've actually done something. It helps explain how social media and virtual relationships are not the same thing as real action and real relationships.
This book is easy to read with lots of good examples and stories.
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In this inspirational book, David Green challenges talented leaders with hearts committed to Christ to consider this question: What if God wants to use you to do a new, even greater work? To raise up and encourage the next generation of leaders, David Green shares 12 unconventional principles that drive Hobby Lobby. These core principles can open doors to greater success in business and life.
Whether you lead a business or a nonprofit, a small business or a multinational corporation, a start-up or a department, this book will show you how breaking the conventional "rules" of business may be the best decision you ever make.
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