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(More customer reviews)Donald T. Phillips and Adm. James M. Loy, USCG (Ret) combine forces to deliver a wonderful primer on leadership in "The Architecture of Leadership: Preparation Equals Performance". In this book, the authors use the framework of a house to describe the essential elements to successful leadership.
As most people are familiar with the basic concepts for constructing a house, the authors use famous leaders to provide anecdotes to exemplify the trait or ability for that chapter. The authors did an outstanding job choosing culturally diverse leaders in this book. As examples of these great leaders, the authors highlight contributions of Mohandas Gandhi, Dr. Rev. Martin Luther King, Jr., Eleanor Roosevelt, RADM Grace Hopper and Clara Barton.
Both authors are credentialed to speak on leadership. Phillips is a successful author, publishing numerous books on leadership, such as "Lincoln on Leadership: Executive Strategies for Tough Times". Adm. Loy served more than 45 years in federal service, culminating his military service as Commandant of the Coast Guard. He later served as Deputy Secretary for the Department of Homeland Security.With the subtitle of "Preparation Equals Performance", it is no surprise the book uses Loy's service during the Hurricane Katrina Relief operations as the "roof" of the house.
The model presented is very straight-forward and effective in reinforcing the main points of the book. This book is a great leadership primer with applicability to leaders in all walks of life, not just the military. It would be a great addition to the reading library for the next generation of corporate or military leaders.
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