Challenge of Command: Reading for Military Excellence (West Point Military History Series)
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Book Overview
"A must for those who aspire to follow the profession of arms."--Maj. Gen. George S. Patton Here is a unique book that emphasizes the attainment of military excellence through reading and field... This description may be from another edition of this product.
Format:Paperback
Language:English
ISBN:0399528040
ISBN13:9780399528040
Release Date:October 2001
Publisher:Tarcher
Length:208 Pages
Weight:0.56 lbs.
Dimensions:9.0" x 0.5" x 6.0"
Customer Reviews
5 ratings
A Starting Point
Published by Thriftbooks.com User , 17 years ago
This well-written and short book was crafted to serve as a starting point for those military leaders who wish to further refine their leadership skills. The author introduces a number of leadership concepts and provides a lot of thought-provoking insight, based in his own experience and those of other military leaders he interviewed. I read some chapters, and went back and re-read them to make sure I had gleaned everything I could from his writing. Throughout the text and at the end of each chapter, he lists several books that you may want to check out for further study.
ESSENTIAL
Published by Thriftbooks.com User , 20 years ago
By all means this text is essential to your quest to become a leader. Although slotted for an outlook more akin to officers; I would highly recommend this book to enlisted members as well. As an NCO myself this book was incredibly insightful and has definitely furthered my career as a member of the military. If only more officers would read this book the Arms would be a much better, and effective, entity.
Reading for every officer
Published by Thriftbooks.com User , 26 years ago
This book is essential reading for all those who are or hope to someday be military leaders. It utilizes philosophy, ethics, and morals in its discussion of an ideal leader. it is versatile in that it can be used early in an officer's career to guide him, or later, to refine him. "The Challenge of Command" should be required reading of all officers and officer candidates.
Excellent reading for leaders, mentors, and thinkers.
Published by Thriftbooks.com User , 26 years ago
Roger Nye's book comes from real world experiences, his own and others. It reflects a lifetime of study, intellectual thought, and discourse with some of the best leaders and thinkers of our time. The is a guide for mentors because Roger Nye was a beloved mentor to military leaders from cadets to generals. This book has timeless value because it encourages the pursuit of the highest principles and standards. It does this by providing references, resources, and examples that can further expand the reader's understanding and development. Though the content of this book is written for the military leader and commander, it clearly has application and value to the non-military leader and chief executive officer. Having had the opportunity and blessing to be mentored by Roger Nye before, during, and after the writing of this book, I can say that my bias for Roger's work has been validated by my life's experiences.
Must Read for Military Officers
Published by Thriftbooks.com User , 26 years ago
This book should be on the desk of every officer in the U.S. military. The book is insightful by itself, but the bibliography is priceless. New officer's are often told by their mentors to "read biographies of great men". Of course, their first question (often to themselves) is "Where do I find that kinda stuff???" This is the book for them. I ordering a copy for my new officers (and myself) right now.
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