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Title: Patton on Leadership by Alan Axelrod, George, III Steinbrenner, William A. Cohen ISBN: 0-7352-0297-4 Publisher: Prentice Hall Press Pub. Date: 28 August, 2001 Format: Paperback Volumes: 1 List Price(USD): $16.00 |
Average Customer Rating: 4.67 (15 reviews)
Rating: 5
Summary: L'audace, L'audace, Toujour L'audace
Comment: Frederick the Great may have said it, but George "Blood 'n Guts" Patton lived it. What a remarkable man, and what a remarkable presentation about that man, his life and his leadership skills. One should read this book just for the hell-of-it if not for any other reason. What a great first read for anyone wishing to know more about the General.
First of all, this book reads well and fast, and it's hard to put down. Mr. Axelrod tells a great story, conveys the essence of Patton's Generalship and Management styles, and along the way adds some very good history. Axelrod clears up the legends and myth surrounding the famous slapping incident, and details the campaigns into Bastogne and to Berlin in short, clear and entertaining fashion. It was truly enjoyable to read this book.
To keep the record straight, the format of the book allows for a 3 - 4 hour total read time due to the fact that many of the pages have only 18 - 25 lines of print on them, where as others are in standard layout. The stories will excite, entertain, and cause "out-loud" laughter. The language is harsh sometimes, but perfectly appropriate to the original situation.
I say get the SOB book and read it "...every God damn night", and smile.
Rating: 5
Summary: Easy Read, Inspiring, Instructive
Comment: General George S. Patton, Jr., was a legend in his own time. While known for his coarse language, he was also respected as a brilliant tactician and terrific motivator. Those who served with him weren't just "in the war" or "in the army," they were Patton's men. This hard-driving leader instilled confidence, acted decisively, and excelled under relentless pressure. His army moved at unprecedented speed, always on the attack and not on the defensive.
Patton did not write extensively; he was challenged by dyslexia. But he said a lot, was often quoted, and was written about. Historians have a rich treasure of who this unusual man was and the impact he had on others . . . and ultimately on the world. His approach to his work was clear and direct, making him an excellent case study and role model. Role model? A man who spat profanity in almost every sentence? Ah, look beyond the rough exterior that actually endeared him to his men. Look at how Patton thought, his philosophies. That's where the lessons are.
This book delivers 183 of those lessons in short, tight, bite-size pieces. This is a book you can read cover-to-cover or refer to as an inspirational resource. Each lesson is constructed as a Patton quote, with Axelrod's interpretation of the meaning, the purpose, and the impact of the words. The flavor throughout the book is how Patton's military style and experience applies to management and leadership of today's business organization. Or any organization, for that matter.
The beginning of the book includes an enlightening biographical profile of Patton to understand the context of the man. The volume concludes with some recommended reading and a helpful index.
As a reviewer, I'm tempted to start listing some of the titles of those 183 lessons. I'll resist, because it will be too difficult to present a representative sample. Every page of this book is filled with concise, valuable insights. Thought-provoking as well as inspiring, Patton on Leadership should be read-and applied-by leaders at all levels. Invest a few dollars and some of your reading time. You'll get a good return on your investment with this book.
Rating: 3
Summary: Inspirational and reinforces...
Comment: This book basically translates Patton's notecards to himself into paragraph form then summarizes them, is fairly informative. Some of the Axelrod's summaries made me think and inspired me, some left me thinking "Doesn't everybody know that?" however it did reinforce some lessons my dad had taught me. I did notice some contradictions between several passages with either Patton's own words or Axelrod's briefs. I would suggest purchasing this book, since it reinforces some habits that you have learned along the way or will make you think "outside the box."
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Title: Patton's One-Minute Messages : Tactical Leadership Skills of Business Managers by Charles Prefer ISBN: 0891415467 Publisher: Presidio Press Pub. Date: 01 June, 1995 List Price(USD): $9.95 |
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Title: Lincoln on Leadership : Executive Strategies for Tough Times by Donald T. Phillips ISBN: 0446394599 Publisher: Warner Books Pub. Date: 01 February, 1993 List Price(USD): $13.95 |
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Title: Leadership Secrets of Attila the Hun by Wess Roberts ISBN: 0446391069 Publisher: Warner Books Pub. Date: 01 February, 1990 List Price(USD): $12.95 |
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Title: War As I Knew It by George S. Patton, Rick Atkinson ISBN: 0395735297 Publisher: Mariner Books Pub. Date: 08 May, 1995 List Price(USD): $18.00 |
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Title: Churchill on Leadership : Executive Success in the Face of Adversity by STEVEN F. HAYWARD ISBN: 0761514406 Publisher: Prima Lifestyles Pub. Date: 01 September, 1998 List Price(USD): $15.00 |
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