Reagan on Leadership: Executive Lessons from the Great Communicator

by James M Strock

Overview

Ronald Reagan was elected to the presidency to lead a dispirited nation that had lost its way. How he reversed America's decline--and, in the process, changed the course of history--is an inspiration to leaders everywhere. This remarkable book, updated for the Reagan Centennial, gives you the keys to the leadership practices of one of the most consequential leaders of our time. Reagan on Leadership equips you to achieve your highest level of service--and leadership--in your own work and life.

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9780984077434
Publisher:	Serve to Lead Group
Publication date:	02/06/2011
Edition description:	Reagan Centennial ed.
Pages:	288
Product dimensions:	5.50(w) x 8.50(h) x 0.81(d)

About the Author

James Strock is an entrepreneur, speaker & citizen servant. He is a recognized authority and renowned speaker on the practice of 21st century leadership. He serves companies, professional services firms, not-for-profit organizations, government agencies and the military, in the US and around the world. Strock is also the author of 'Serve to Lead' and 'Theodore Roosevelt on Leadership.' He can be reached at servetolead.org.

Table of Contents

Preface
Acknowledgments
Introduction
Part 1: Leadership
Chapter 1: Craft a Compelling Vision
Chapter 2: Be Decisive
Chapter 3: Negotiate from Strength
Chapter 4: Know When to Apply an Indirect Approach
Chapter 5: Learn from Failure and Mistakes - and Move On
Chapter 6: Coming, Going, and Timing
Part 2: Management
Chapter 7: Reagan's Management Approach
Chapter 8: First Things First
Chapter 9: Do Only What Your Subordinates Cannot Do
Chapter 10: Make Meetings Useful
Part 3: Communication
Chapter 11: Become a Skilled Communicator
Chapter 12: Always Focus on Your Audience
Chapter 13: Become Your Own Best Speechwriter
Chapter 14: Responding to Critics and Criticism
Part 4: Self-Management
Chapter 15: Reagan's Personal Traits: Leadership As a Way of Life
Epilogue
Source Notes
Select Bibliography
Index

What People are Saying About This

Warren Bennis

Finally. . .a terrific book on Reagan and his uncanny and important ability to lead.

Boone Pickens

Should be required reading in business schools across America.

Edwin Meese III

James Strock has done a brilliant job of analyzing Reagan's leadership and communication skills and then distilling them into common sense principles for others to follow. This book is invaluable reading for leaders in every walk of life -- and those who aspire to lead.

Dan Quayle

Reagan on Leadership captures the vision, courage, and character that made Ronald Reagan one of the great executives in history.

Martin Anderson

A superb book that gives many insights into how Ronald Reagan accomplished all he did -- and how one might apply those lessons to one's own life.