Stan McChrystal served for thirty-four years in the US Army, rising from a second lieutenant in 82nd Airborne Division to a four-star general, in command of all American and coalition forces in Afganisthan. During those years, he worked with countless leaders at every level of effectiveness, and poundered an ancient question: 'What makes a leader great?'
In this follow-up to his bestsellers My Share of the Task and Team of Teams, McChrystal profiles thirteen famous leaders from a wide range of eras and fields - from corporate CEOs to politicians and revolutionaries. With Plutarch's Lives as his model, McChrystal looks at paired sets of leaders who followed unconventional paths to success.
Using their stories to explore how leadership works in practice and to challenge the myths that complicate our thinking, Leaders will help you to take stock of your own leadership, whether you're part of a small team or responsible for an entire nation.