West Point Leadership Lessons: Duty, Honor and Other Management Principles

by Scott Snair

Book Overview

West Point Leadership Lessons shows how the leadership principles taught at West Point can be applied to people who are managers in business and beyond. The management lessons begin with West Point's motto: "Duty. Honor. Country."

Spending time on each of these three words, the book first looks at Duty from the standpoint of embracing that rare sense of personal responsibility --a trait sorely lacking in today's world of blame and victimization...

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 140220597X
• ISBN13: 9781402205972
• Release Date: September 2005
• Publisher: Sourcebooks
• Length: 304 Pages
• Weight: 0.90 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.8" x 6.3" x 9.0"

Customer Reviews

Lessons Urgently Needed Today!

The the stock and credit markets are in turmoil, business leaders are failing both personally and for their employees and our congress is recording extremely low approval rantings. What is going on today? Our leader's failure in approaching problems with disciplined thought; not valuing personal integrity, and refusing to take on more responsibility are the overwhelming issues. It's too bad Scott Snair's book wasn't required reading when published 4 years ago. I urge you to purchase several copies and hand them out to your key business staff. This book is concise (only 279 pages) and is packed full of business insight and military insight. Thank goodness Scott Snair is now teaching our young leaders of the future! Just the questions he submits "for consideration" will get a heated discussion going. I wish our small company could hire Mr. Snair for our strategic planning. Scott Heim Portland, Oregon

One of the top leadership books I've read.

I have read numerous leadership books and this was one of the better books I've read. This book was so good that I chose it as a text for our 300 sworn officer police department to read for preparation for promotion.

Outstanding book for all to enjoy

I ordered this book because I graduated with the class of '88 and knew the author. I thought I would just read it and see what he had to say about our Alma Mater and how it relates to big business. Although I figured it would be good reading, I wasn't prepared to be blown away. What a great book! It is straight forward, with short chapters and lively stories to capture your attention, and facilitate the learning process, grad or no grad. The book is an easy read, written with no pretense or air of superiority, and can be understood by all. There is just good common sense advice, that unfortunately escapes most upper level management types. All business CEOs and any one in a management role shold read this and take it to heart. The subject matter can be applied to most any situation and the questions at the end of each chapter wrap everything up succinctly and would be great for in-service training. Managers, young and old,should read this, absorb it, and apply it in order to run a better business.

Great Read!!

This book outlines what it takes to become a successful leader in today's environment and is written masterfully. Author Scott Snair gives examples of the USMA leadership principles and how they are applied at both West Point and in the business world. It is a must read for all levels!

Plan your biz strategy with this book!

If you're looking for a sound business strategy, grab a copy of this book, head to a quiet area and take notes. This book not only tells you how to "swim with the sharks" but how to swim "through" their camp and consolidate on the other side. Two thumbs up!