Leadership In The New Normal

by Russel L. Honoré

This book is a short course designed to help you become a more effective leader in your field. It describes modern leadership principles and techniques and illustrates them with stories from the author s vast life experiences. Leadership in the New Normal is intended for leaders and aspiring leaders in the fields of business, management, government, military, education, and other worthwhile forms of human endeavor. It is written by a leader who speaks from experience a family man, business consultant, active public speaker, an Army general (now retired) who burst upon the national scene when New Orleans was in dire straits following Hurricane Katrina. And in the course of doing his job there, he showed the world what authentic leadership looks like.

Genres: Leadership, Business

184 pages, Hardcover

First published October 1, 2012

Reviews

[Jon Nakapalau · Rating 5 out of 5]

Excellent 'short course' on how to lead in emergency situations - Lt. Gen. Honoré guides you through the maze of decisions that will decide if you succeed or fail in your mission. A great book for anyone in a leadership position. The Uvalde mass shooting is a sad commentary on what happens when there is no leader in an emergency situation.

[Andy Beans · Rating 5 out of 5]

Fantastic short course on leadership, especially if you have a military background. Read this at age 18 and 27. Even more releva t if you were in LA foe Katrina like I was. He showed up to my Eagle Scout ceremony at age 18 and gave us all a signed copy.

[Tom Schulte · Rating 2 out of 5]

There is a lot of wisdom in Honore's little leadership work, but the retired general has not much more than scant if intriguing anecdotes about his four decades of military leadership and before that coming of age in rural Louisiana. someone should of looked out for him on the fact front: Galileo was deemed heretical for believing the world moved, not that it was flat, and idealizing portraits meant to mythologize are not a sound basis for analysis of Washington's field generalship. This man's life and wisdom has at least one good book in it, but this ain't it.

Here's my paraphrasing of the author's excellent leadership ideals:

1) execute the routine expertly
2) face what seems impossible bravely
3) be able to act in the face of criticism

The lack of fact-checking really hurts my enjoyment of this book and respect of the author. I like the insight of the world traveler: a world of cell phones gives the have-nots a window into the haves. But, on facts, can I trust? Honore claims there were no snipers in the post-Katrina Crescent City, that it was all mis-interpreted noise. But, if he gets Galileo wrong?

[Mike · Rating 5 out of 5]

I really liked this book! :)

I liked it all the way through, but the reason I really liked it is because of the ending. If you only take-away the passage from the end of this book; it was worth buying.

Lt. General Honoré is clearly a very accomplished person; but at the end of the book he mentions that the only thing really worth leading is your family. Obviously be successful in your studies and your career etc; but make the time to raise your kids and love your wife, otherwise what is the point.

That aside; I work in sales, and one day would like to become a Sales Director (and maybe even a CEO). The book had some great tips for not only leading a team, but ensuring that a team willingly want to follow.

I won't give all the tips, but if you're looking for a genuinely interesting, and informative book on leadership; that contains some very good ideas, i'd highly highly reccomend.

[Mark Mathes · Rating 5 out of 5]

This handy book is inspiring for those in leadership and those who want to learn what it means: students, community leaders, our military, managers and staff members. General Honore of South Louisiana is one of the quiet heroes of Hurricane Katrina. This book distills many lessons that he practiced as he and his military teams saved hundreds of lives where the federal government and city leaders could not. This is a quick read as our nation faces other national disasters. He offers leadership and management lessons learned that should not be ignored.

[Petesea · Rating 5 out of 5]

I saw General Honoré speak at a conference and he was great so I bought his book and he signed it. A quick read that I highly recommend with lots of practical advice to improve your leadership skills at work and at home.

[Angelika Christie · Rating 5 out of 5]

A powerful book on Leadership.
Clear and profound.
I liked the after each chapter the author gave 3-6 Key points that made it easy to remember and deepen the lessons.

I bought this book because I net Lt. General Russel L. Honore in person when I spoke at WestPoint in 2016

[Alexandra Hall · Rating 4 out of 5]

Lt. General Russel Honore is a captivating speaker and all around no-nonsense person. After seeing him in person at a conference I purchased this book. It uses vignettes throughout to convey a more unique leadership style than what is traditionally seen in corporate America. A good read for leaders of all types, whether at home or at work.

[Jason Dotson · Rating 3 out of 5]

Don't expect anything philosophical or deep here. This a quick read.

[Ryan LeBlanc · Rating 3 out of 5]

Decent read. Great leader.

[Billy Grogan · Rating 3 out of 5]

I actually met the author when he was a lunch keynote speaker at a conference I was at so I bought his book. I found the book pretty helpful. However, I was expecting it to be chock full of many of his experiences from his military service and it was not. I also found a lot of the information was basic leadership principals. I did find one chapter very interesting and thought provoking. Chapter 9 titled "Save your best leadership for when YOU get home". It was awesome and should be read by every leader or those who aspire to be a leader.

[Charlton · Rating 5 out of 5]

Great advice for a true leader.