The Wisdom of The Generals

by William A. Cohen

A concise encyclopedic collection of reflections categorized by over 100 vital topics for executives and managers and leaders in and out of the military. Provides advice and a basis for solving problems and meeting daily challenges that have been encountered by those who have reached the top ranks over more than 2000 years of history in many countries including such topics as creating change, gaining commitment, leadership, communicating with others, courage, beating the competition, making difficult decisions, maintaining your integrity, hiring, firing, becoming successful and much more. Invaluable for bringing to life practical lessons that can be immediately applied to everyday life from the greatest competitors who held the rank of general or admiral in Ancient China, Rome and Israel, including the actions words of wisdom from George Washington, female admirals, and generals in U.S. forces today, and Colin Powell.

242 pages, Perfect Paperback

First published October 1, 2000

About the author

William A. Cohen, Ph.D. (Pasadena, CA) is an authority on leadership and strategy formulation and deployment. He gives speeches and seminars for the Industrial College of the Armed Forces, the Air War College, the FBI Academy, all four armed services, and corporations from Boeing to The Cheesecake Factory. He is the author of many books including The New Art of the Leader, The Wisdom of the Generals , and How to Make It Big as a Consultant (978-0-8144-7073-2).

Reviews

[Almothana Alghunaim · Rating 2 out of 5]

الكتاب يلخص خبرة جنرالات، و يجمع منها ما له علاقة بالعمل و العلاقات العامة.
المعلومات المكتوبة فيه ليست بجديدة، و الغالب منها عام و مكرر في كتب أخرى، و موجود كذلك في مواقع الإنترنت التي تهتم بتطوير صفات الشخصية.

[Somaia Husain · Rating 3 out of 5]

الكتاب تلاثة فصول الفصل المهم الثاني، الأول مقدمة بسيطة، والثالث نبدة عن الشخصيات التي تطرق إلى إقتباساتهم وحكمهم الكاتب.. لم اجد ان له داع.. على كل؛ الكتاب سيفيد اكثر من هم في مناصب إدارية -مدير- مثلا واي احد مهتم بالمجال القيادي في اي مهنة، الكتاب سلس وبسيطة وطريقة عرضه ليست مملة.

[Michael Vincent · Rating 4 out of 5]

Many interesting quotes from generals concerning a variety of topics. Cohen pulls together five or six quotes on each topic and then puts them together in a helpful way. There are also brief biographical sketches on all those quoted in the book. My copy is a hardback copy.

[Mohsin Malik · Rating 4 out of 5]

A good and easy read. Based on important principles applicable to military as well as private/corporate businesses.