Lead On : A Practical Guide to Leadership

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Summary: Finally a REAL book on Leadership
Review: A perfect book for those frustrated by leadership gospel that preaches all sorts of feel-good nonsense with little or no practical application. Admiral Oliver spells out what Leadership is really all about in candid style that ANY motivated manager (military or civilian) could identify with. Its not strewn with political correctness and he tackles the taboo topics of winning, losing, pressure, risk, etc., with practical eloquence. If you can identify with his line "I would prefer a tiger of any breed than the purist of Merino sheep" you'll love this book. FINALLY! Too bad its out of print, but find a way to buy it. I'd sell you mine, but it's worth far too much.

Rating:
Summary: Finally a REAL book on Leadership
Review: A perfect book for those frustrated by leadership gospel that preaches all sorts of feel-good nonsense with little or no practical application. Admiral Oliver spells out what Leadership is really all about in candid style that ANY motivated manager (military or civilian) could identify with. Its not strewn with political correctness and he tackles the taboo topics of winning, losing, pressure, risk, etc., with practical eloquence. If you can identify with his line "I would prefer a tiger of any breed than the purist of Merino sheep" you'll love this book. FINALLY! Too bad its out of print, but find a way to buy it. I'd sell you mine, but it's worth far too much.

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Summary: I NEVER read leadership books!
Review: I am a former submariner as is Dave Oliver and I read the book only because I was shortly going to interview him for a book project of my own, and I felt obliged to read his book first so as not to be embarrased.
I love this book on two levels. First for anyone interested in submarines, he will learn a whole lot about subs in this book. Secondly, his poor leadership anecdotes really struck me here. Often, that is the best teacher.

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Summary: World's Best Book on Leadership
Review: I have read a dozen or more books on leadership and attended five courses on the subject (best course: Marine Corps NCO Leadership School). I learned more from this short, simple and direct guide than all the others combined.

Do not be misled by the military orientation of this book. Aside from the fact that a life in the Navy presents more physical dangers than your average CPA firm, the lessons are readily transferable to civilian life (I did not spend a career in the military).

I read this book a month ago and three circumstances corresponding to the book have presented themselves.

I wish I could have read this book when I was 20. I would have been a better manager, a better leader and a better person

Rating:
Summary: World's Best Book on Leadership
Review: I have read a dozen or more books on leadership and attended five courses on the subject (best course: Marine Corps NCO Leadership School). I learned more from this short, simple and direct guide than all the others combined.

Do not be misled by the military orientation of this book. Aside from the fact that a life in the Navy presents more physical dangers than your average CPA firm, the lessons are readily transferable to civilian life (I did not spend a career in the military).

I read this book a month ago and three circumstances corresponding to the book have presented themselves.

I wish I could have read this book when I was 20. I would have been a better manager, a better leader and a better person

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Summary: A must read for those in any Navy!
Review: This author has put his many years of naval experience down for examination by anybody who is interested in the art of leadership. Being in a foreign Navy I had to endure the inherent American perspective, however, leadership anywhere is the same, therefore, a good read particularly for those in leadership positions within the service. I considered his examples of good and bad leadership moments to be the gems in this book.

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Summary: Superlative leadership book !
Review: This is one of the finest leadership books you will ever read. RAdm. Oliver uses stories from his experience in the Nuclear Submarine Service of the United States Navy to set forth vital principles of leadership applicable to a variety of endeavors. This book should be required reading for anybody tasked with leading people in life-threatening jobs. As a career firefighter and student of public administration, I found RAdm. Oliver's insights particularly valid. Far from a textbook, the book is well-written and an enjoyable read. I highly recommend it.