About the book
Having led change successfully at three sprawling, monumental organizations—the CIA, Texas A&M University, and the Department of Defense—Robert M. Gates offers the ultimate insider's look at how leaders can transform large organizations and companies. For many Americans, bureaucracy and corporate structure are code words for inertia. Gates knows that it doesn't have to be that way. With stunning clarity, he shares how simple plans, faithfully executed, can cut through the mire of bureaucracy to reform organizational culture. And he shows that great leaders listen and respond to their teams and embrace the power of compromise. Using the full weight of his wisdom, candor, and devotion to duty, he empowers leaders at any level to effectively implement his leadership strategies.
Editions of A Passion for Leadership
- Paperback
- ISBN 9780307949646
- AltFormat
- ISBN 9780307959492
- EBook
- ISBN 9780307959508
- AudioStreaming
- ISBN 9781101888827
- AudioStreaming
- ISBN 9781101888841
- AudioDisc
- ISBN 9781101888810
- AudioDisc
- ISBN 9781101888834
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Having led change successfully at three sprawling, monumental organizations—the CIA, Texas A&M University, and the Department of Defense—Robert M. Gates offers the ultimate insider's look at how leaders can transform large organizations and companies. For many Americans, bureaucracy and corporate structure are code words for inertia. Gates knows that it doesn't have to be that way. With stunning clarity, he shares how simple plans, faithfully executed, can cut through the mire of bureaucracy to reform organizational culture. And he shows that great leaders listen and respond to their teams and embrace the power of compromise. Using the full weight of his wisdom, candor, and devotion to duty, he empowers leaders at any level to effectively implement his leadership strategies.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is A Passion for Leadership about?
Having led change successfully at three sprawling, monumental organizations—the CIA, Texas A&M University, and the Department of Defense—Robert M. Gates offers the ultimate insider's look at how leaders can transform large organizations and companies. For many Americans, bureaucracy and corporate structure are code words for inertia. Gates knows that it doesn't have to be that way. With stunning clarity, he shares how simple plans, faithfully executed, can cut through the mire of bureaucracy to reform organizational culture. And he shows that great leaders listen and respond to their teams and embrace the power of compromise. Using the full weight of his wisdom, candor, and devotion to duty, he empowers leaders at any level to effectively implement his leadership strategies.
What core themes, tropes, or subjects are explored in A Passion for Leadership?
Economics, Finance, Business and Management > Business and Management > Management and management techniques > Management: leadership and motivation
Where can I read a sample of A Passion for Leadership?
You can read an official preview of the few pages here https://www.book2look.com/book/9780307949646
Who is/are the Author/s of the book A Passion for Leadership?
Robert M. Gates
What are the ISBN numbers for the physical and digital editions?
A Passion for Leadership is available as paperback(ISBN 9780307949646) and altformat(ISBN 9780307959492) and ebook(ISBN 9780307959508) and audiostreaming(ISBN 9781101888827) and audiostreaming(ISBN 9781101888841) and audiodisc(ISBN 9781101888810) and audiodisc(ISBN 9781101888834)
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