Extracts valuable lessons on business leadership from the story of the Founding Fathers’ struggle to create a new nation. Shows how figures such as Thomas Paine, James Madison, and Benjamin Franklin faced challenges and dissension in their own ranks with a vision from which they would not stray. Includes checklists of organizational, management, strategic, and leadership lessons learned from the leaders of the American Revolution.
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"An excellent history of the leaders of our nation from before declaring independence through the Revolutionary War and creating our unique form of government. The leadership tips summarized at the end of each chapter are priceless. "
— John (5 out of 5 stars)
" Just an OK book quoting the history of the US. Not much insight gained. "
— Bala, 3/19/2011" I am reading this for my "Profiles in Leadership" class, but it is very good and perfect for this time of year with an election coming up. Too bad George Washington isn't around still to run! "
— Lisa, 9/26/2008Donald T. Phillips is the bestselling author of eighteen books and has collaborated on books with Mike Krzyzewski, Phil Mickelson, and Cal Ripken, Jr.