George Washington's Leadership Lessons: What the Father of Our Country Can Teach Us About Effective Leadership and Character

Preface: Footsteps to Follow xi

Acknowledgments xvii

Introduction: The Mark of a Leader xxi

PART I Leadership Lessons 1

Leadership Lesson 1 A Leader Has Vision 3

Leadership Lesson 2 A Leader Is Honest 11

Leadership Lesson 3 A Leader Has Ambition 19

Leadership Lesson 4 A Leader Is Courageous 27

Leadership Lesson 5 A Leader Has Self-Control 33

Leadership Lesson 6 A Leader Takes Personal Responsibility 39

Leadership Lesson 7 A Leader Is Determined 47

Leadership Lesson 8 A Leader Has a Strong Work Ethic 53

Leadership Lesson 9 A Leader Uses Good Judgment 59

Leadership Lesson 10 A Leader Learns from Mistakes 69

Leadership Lesson 11 A Leader Is Humble 77

Leadership Lesson 12 A Leader Does the Research and Development 85

Leadership Lesson 13 A Leader Values Presentation 91

Leadership Lesson 14 A Leader Exceeds Expectations 99

Leadership Lesson 15 A Leader Has Heartfelt Faith 103

PART II The Rules of Civility 111

PART III George Washington, Entrepreneur 145

Notes 183

Selected Bibliography 195

Resources 199

About the Authors 201

Index 203