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Long before leadership became identified as the catalyst for corporate success, the Civil War’s winning general was showing the world how dynamic leadership is the crucial determinant of victory or defeat. Ulysses S. Grant never sought fame of glory, nor did he try to tie his performance to personal reward. Instead, he concentrated on contribution and service. He looked upon being given increased responsibility not as increasing his power, but as increasi… More >>
Cigars, Whiskey and Winning: Leadership Lessons from General Ulysses S. Grant
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#1 by Christopher Vitto on April 16, 2010 - 10:25 pm
One of the best short lessons on leadership intertwining history and leadership from U.S. Grant. This book will be excellent for those current or prospective leaders interested in history and the correlation between business and battle.
Rating: 4 / 5
#2 by Ray Aldaz on April 16, 2010 - 11:08 pm
This book is a quick read. I particularly enjoyed the author’s focus on Grant’s ability to react, adjust and adapt. Staying away from Grant’s presidency was a good idea until the end. Even then, the author contrasts Grant’s leadership style as a General to President and why he failed (at least historically) as a politician. What I didn’t like about the book was the lack of reference to God. I understand that not everyone is firmly rooted in “the Word”, but its absence leads to more questions…at least for me. Overall, thought provoking, mildly insightful and interesting. I heartily recommend Lee’s Leadership Lessons. It is the best book of this style I have ever read.
Rating: 4 / 5
#3 by Louis J. Sheehan on April 17, 2010 - 12:39 am
I’ve never been a fan of “lessons” books and here is yet another. There are some interesting and informative quotes of/from Grant, but the lessons are, at best, better than average for such a book. — Louis J Sheehan
Rating: 3 / 5
#4 by Kevin M Quigg on April 17, 2010 - 1:17 am
Grant may have been a poor President, but he was a great General. This book expounds the leadership principles of his war years. Grant was not only decisive, but he could also admit to mistakes. His treatment of his fellow officers shows he was a born leader. In three years, he rose from being a store clerk to a four star general. He did this using his courage, common sense, and good decision making. Lincoln may have saved the Union through his political leadership, but U.S. Grant saved it militarily with his good leadership.
This is a easy to read book. The book is in excess of three hundred pages, but most of the pages are not full. Some two hundred and fifty principles are detailed in the leadership of U.S. Grant. Too bad Grant did not use some of these principles in his Presidency.
Rating: 4 / 5
#5 by Stephen J. Pondo Jr. on April 17, 2010 - 2:03 am
Kaltman has done the research for you and put it all in a great lesson by lesson format. Any leader can refer to this book for day to day operations.
Rating: 4 / 5