Leadership: The Warrior's Art
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Leadership: The Warrior's Art Audible Audiobook – Unabridged

Christopher D. Kolenda (Author), Corey Snow (Narrator), Tantor Audio (Publisher)
4.6 4.6 out of 5 stars 63 ratings
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This bold, wide-ranging collection brings together some of the most noted military minds, past and present, to examine the crucial role of leadership in combat. Written while Christopher Kolenda was a faculty member in the history department at West Point, it covers both classic and modern concepts of leadership and uses case studies from Alexander the Great through World War II to illustrate principles of leadership in concrete historical contexts.

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  1. Listening Length
    12 hours and 33 minutes
  2. Author
    Christopher D. Kolenda
  3. Narrator
    Corey Snow
  4. Audible release date
    April 23, 2014
  5. Language
    English
  6. Publisher
    Tantor Audio
  7. ASIN
    B00JKTZ4AI
  8. Version
    Unabridged
  9. Program Type
    Audiobook
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Product details

Listening Length 12 hours and 33 minutes
Author Christopher D. Kolenda
Narrator Corey Snow
Audible.com Release Date April 23, 2014
Publisher Tantor Audio
Program Type Audiobook
Version Unabridged
Language English
ASIN B00JKTZ4AI
Best Sellers Rank #291,630 in Audible Books & Originals (See Top 100 in Audible Books & Originals)
#2,082 in World History (Audible Books & Originals)
#3,395 in Military Strategy History (Books)
#3,672 in History of Wars & Conflicts

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Der Graf
5.0 out of 5 stars Essential reding
Reviewed in the United States on September 28, 2007
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The compilation of essays on military leadership edited by Mr. Kolenda ought to be among the "essential reading" books on the shelves of anyone aspiring to leadership in any form, in any walk of life. "Warrior" in the title deceives, even though warriors have practiced the art through millennia, and many became its masters. Civilians would gain substantially by learning from those who never perused a "how-to" treatise on leadership, and often paid for lessons with their own blood rather than the declined value of corporate shares. Kolenda's book contains a series of such lessons, and the price is cheap: one evening spent on excellent reading, and not a drop of blood spilled. Yet, every "Boardroom Warrior" will discover a lot of highly practical wisdom in this unassuming volume. Maybe, then, the "Warrior" in the title does not deceive after all.
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Penny
5.0 out of 5 stars A Must Read for anyone interest in Leadership
Reviewed in the United States on January 20, 2014
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You don't need to be a veteran or in the service to understand the principals of this book. This is my favorite book on Leadership; I have recommended it for years and have bought several copies as promotion gifts. My copy is tabbed out and is overly worn as a result of my routine re-reading.

This book provides common sense approaches to improving moral, understanding influence, motivation and gives techniques to improve both. The use history to bring the points home is just an added bonus.
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TigerTC
4.0 out of 5 stars Very Good, Diverse Collection of Essays on the Art of Leadership
Reviewed in the United States on March 5, 2009
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Christopher Kolenda's "Leadership: The Warrior's Art" is a very good collection of essays on leadership, written by military practitioners, and for a military audience. Colonel Kolenda served as the editor and author of the three of the essays.

The contributors include senior generals, other current and retired Army officers, and military professors. The essays range the entire gamut of issues from attempts to define leadership (based largely on classical definitions) to historical treatments to in-depth discussions of how to recruit Special Forces soldiers or implementing unit training plans. Some of the essays are excellent and others aren't very interesting, useful, or instructive; and there is no enduring definition of leadership or pervasive theme - they are all stand-alone pieces.

These essays have a very good mix of perspectives and insights. Because of the diverse approaches to leadership, these essays show why it truly is an "art" and not a science that can be mastered simply through formula and study. While anyone in a management or leadership role could learn from many of the essays, because of the military focus, these are most useful to military leaders or those who study them. The essays in this book would be great discussion points for an ROTC class, and this book should be on the bookshelf of any leader in today's military.
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Ed Barton
5.0 out of 5 stars A Must Read
Reviewed in the United States on September 20, 2015
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An anthology of essays written by some of the greatest soldiers and scholars of the last 50 years. Covering the psychology and practice of leadership in the US Army as well as looking back to the Greek, Roman and classical eras. A must read for the Army officer.
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5.0 out of 5 stars Wonderful Insights
Reviewed in the United States on October 5, 2014
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The authors are all well qualified in the subject of leadership, esp. when it's within the military context. They provided interesting and thought provoking ideas and reflections on their experience. Would love to get even more detailed actual accounts of the many situations described and discussed.
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That Guy
5.0 out of 5 stars Relevant and timely
Reviewed in the United States on February 15, 2024
Kolenda's revision of his previous version adds vital perspectives to the topic. This work should give anyone in a leadership position at least one useful insight or technique to improve their effectiveness as a leader.
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Charles T.
5.0 out of 5 stars Great gift
Reviewed in the United States on July 23, 2019
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What was once old is now new again.
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A. D.
4.0 out of 5 stars Excellent read
Reviewed in the United States on September 25, 2022
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Excellent read. Those anticipating taking on a leadership role whether it be in the military, corporate, or government sector should read this.
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