The Habit of Excellence - Why British Army Leadership Works

The official British Army book on what makes its leadership so successful, and how to become a better leader yourself - whatever your field.br> ___________________br>br>''If you want to become a better leader, read this book'' Eddie Jonesbr>br>''An extraordinary read for any leader. Truly brilliant'' General Stanley McChrystal, author of Team of Teamsbr>br>''Excellent. Offers proven tools and strategies'' Matthew Syedbr>___________________br>br> The Habit of Excellence is a unique insight into British Army leadership, explaining what makes it unique, what makes it so effective and what civilians can take from it to become better leaders themselves. Drawing on the latest research in military history, business, sociology, psychology and behavioural science, and with compelling illustration from British Army operations across the centuries, Lt Col Langley Sharp MBE goes beyond the latest leadership fads to distil into one peerlessly authoritative work the essence of leading and leadership from one of the world''s most revered institutions.br>___________________br>br>''Excellent. It''s hard to see how any leader, whatever their field, wouldn''t benefit from reading and rereading it'' New Statesmanbr>br> ''Offers lessons for all managers'' Financial Timesbr>br> ''Valuable in any walk of life'' General Sir Mike Jackson, former Chief of the General Staffbr>br> ''Very readable. I could not recommend this exceptional book more'' General The Lord David Richards, former Chief of the Defence Staffbr>br> ''Comprehensive and clearly written'' Karin von Hippel, Director-General of RUSIbr>br> ''Terrific. Full of insights and lessons'' General David Petraeus, former Director of the CIA>

Product details

• Authors: Langley Sharp, Lt Col Langley Sharp
• Publisher: Penguin Books Uk
• Languages: English
• Product format: Paperback
• Released: 30.11.2022
• EAN: 9780241992180
• ISBN: 978-0-241-99218-0
• No. of pages: 336
• Dimensions: 129 mm x 198 mm x 35 mm
• Subjects: Social sciences, law, business > Business > Management; SELF-HELP / Personal Growth / Success, BIOGRAPHY & AUTOBIOGRAPHY / Political, BUSINESS & ECONOMICS / Leadership, BUSINESS & ECONOMICS / Workplace Culture, BUSINESS & ECONOMICS / Skills, Social interaction, Philosophy, military history, HISTORY / Military / Strategy, Business innovation, Advice on careers & achieving success, business strategy, Military and defence strategy, Advice on careers and achieving success, Political leaders and leadership