Leadership Lessons from the Battle of Gettysburg - Paperback

by Tom Coyle Jr (Author)

2013 marks the 150th anniversary of the Battle of Gettysburg, which took place from July 1-3 1863, and was a decisive turning point in the American Civil War. This book analyzes key points in this battle and captures the key leadership and communication lessons that modern leaders can learn from and apply in all aspects of their personal and professional lives. Readers will learn valuable lessons, including the need to clearly state your goals, methods for holding people accountable for their actions, and addressing concerns with senior management. For the history buff, this book also features interesting historical anecdotes and challenges conventional wisdom regarding some of the main generals features in this battle, particularly Robert E. Lee.

Author Biography

Tom Coyle is the President and Founder of Adventures in Leadership, a leadership development and cross cultural communication program for business professionals and students. Tom is a 1997 graduate of the U.S. Military Academy at West Point and served seven years in the Army as an artillery officer with the 101st Airborne Division and 3rd Infantry Division. He then served as a Foreign Service Officer (FSO) for the U.S. Department of State, where he was posted in Afghanistan and Bosnia. He is an avid reader and outdoor adventurer. To find out more about Tom and his company, visit www.adventuresnleadership.com.