Jul 08, 2015 passion for the projects, for the company and for the people involved are key to successful leadership. In doing research for a book, though, he discovered that most really effective leaders arent the loud, pizzazzy kind. Infectiousness the very essence of leadership is that you have to have a vision. Forum of scout leaders gathered around a virtual campfire, sharing ideas and supporting each other. This causes me to feel more energized and motivated. Being a good samaritan in a connected world, was released. A persons passions can ignite other peoples passions and bring energy into their lives. Jun 11, 2012 in doing research for a book, though, he discovered that most really effective leaders arent the loud, pizzazzy kind. Lessons on change and reform from fifty years of public service, will be available for purchase and signing from the book cellar following the program. In a more tangible sense, this essentially comes down to an attitude or mindset when working. Jan 14, 2016 in his new memoir, a passion for leadership. Jan 28, 2014 january 28, 2014 robert gates, past u.
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With so much at stake, competence, efficiency, and fiscal prudence are. Advice from the antisteve jobs gates preaches the value of civility and of worklife balance. Summary of a passion for leadership, by robert gates includes analysis please note. I personally know after im around a passionate leader their energy and passion rubs off on me. Leadership is a passion which cannot be taught, but must be learned.
Gates is the author of duty, and a passion for leadership. He found, instead, depth of commitment and a quiet attention to the details. Robert gates discusses new book a passion for leadership fox news. In addition to over four years as secretary of defense for presidents obama and george w. It also examines the challenges of reforming public sector institutions in the united states and some of the related experiences of robert gates, the author. The task of reforming institutions is a difficult one, writes gates. These scenarios give readers a better understanding about how these organizations function.
It is my bias that when any great leader or leadership strategy is examined positive passion will be found. Gates third book since leaving public office, a passion for leadership, draws from his 50 years of public service under eight presidents of both parties, including as the head of the cia. Air force officer and then worked as a cia analyst, rising to become director of the agency. Bush and barack obama, an experience recounted in his no.
A passion for leadership is a tellall, a howto tale that weaves chapter and verse of how to effectively lead and manage vast, complex organizations. Few people in the world are as qualified to offer this advice as gates, and the book strikes. The authors reallife examples are the strongest part of the book, as they show a side of bureaucracy and of upperlevel leadership not often revealed to the public. We have all seen or been around a passionate leader. Introduction specific objectives this workshop will encourage you to. Summary of a passion for leadership by robert gates by instaread is an excellent summary of the book.
I was not disappointed, the book is a tell all narrative on how to manage and implement change in vast organizations. Robert gates, in his new book, discusses senior leadership issues under both presidents bush and obama. Gates told attendees of the world business forum here oct. He is a longtime friend and someone i respect deeply. The former secretary of defense talks with hbr editorinchief adi ignatius about his new book, duty. He was also an officer in the united states air force and worked for the cia before being appointed director of the agency. The anecdotes are useful but often lack depth because they are condensed and intended to illustrate only specific leadership skills rather than providing a broader context and coherent storyline. Air force officer and then worked as a cia analyst, rising to become director. Gates third book since leaving public office, a passion for leadership, draws from his 50 years of public service under eight presidents. Examine the role of leadership and create an action plan. Gates, our 2011 liberty medal recipient, discusses valuable lessons in leadership he learned from four decades of personal experience.
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Robert michael gates is an american statesman, scholar, and university president who served as the 22nd united states secretary of defense from 2006 to 2011. The washington post, nine leadership books to watch for in 2016 the book politicians should all admit to readingand actually read. Lessons on change and reform from fifty years of public service, gates draws on his singular experience, showing people in leadership positions how to improve their organizations and lead change from within. Apr 27, 2016 a passion for leadership leverages all of secretary gates experience in public office.
Robert gates talks about his new book on leadership cnn. He was an officer in the united states air force and worked for the cia more about robert m. Lessons on change and reform from fifty years of public service is a book that takes a pragmatic and powerful look at leadership and is a mustread for people who want to bring about a significant. Gates leadership experience in the highest positions of government could have made a passion for leadership stand out from all the other books offering leadership advice, yet it falls short.
A passion for leadership lessons on change and reform from fifty years of public service robert m. Leadership is a passion which intrinsically motivates people toward a common goal, ignites others and drives vision. A passion for leadership is an advice manual for those who want to enact reform from a position of leadership in a bureaucratic organization. Gates brings his suggestions to life through stories of his own powerful and critical leadership roles. Dec 17, 2015 a manager of a company i work with is a master at using passion in his leadership style. Jan 21, 2016 in conversation with tracey matisak robert gates served as secretary of defense under presidents george w. Passion a key leadership characteristic businessblogs hub.
Lessons on change and reform from fifty years of public service by robert m. If a book is not in a rank since the previous week, it will not have an arrow. Gates on a passion for leadership january 21, 2016 by robert m. Jan 29, 2017 read an excerpt of robert gates book, a passion for leadership. He is a also a member of the growing leaders speakers team and is available to provide leadership training to organizations. Across the realms of civic and private enterprise alike, bureaucracies vitally impact our security. He served as secretary of defense under presidents george w. Empowering reform is the key to robert gates leadership approach. Get it today with same day delivery, order pickup or drive up. May 18, 2015 great leaders are passionate about what they do, and they strive to share that passion with everyone around them. Robert gates, secretary of defense under both a republican and a democratic president, in his book, a passion for leadership, offers advice for anyone who wants to reform an organization from a leadership position. The word passion, as defined by the dictionary, is defined as any powerful or compelling emotion or feeling.
In conversation with tracey matisak robert gates served as secretary of defense under presidents george w. Leadership is the passion for continuous and deliberate selfimprovement. Leadership lessons from robert gates and jack welch. Benefits of passion activity at your tables, work as a group and discuss what the benefits of passion are to you personally, to your organization or team, and to your clients. Gates talks about transforming large organizations from the inside. A manager of a company i work with is a master at using passion in his leadership style. While he praises and criticizes both, it is the president obama white house that shows the.
Gates served as secretary of defense under both president george w. Jan 22, 2016 forum of scout leaders gathered around a virtual campfire, sharing ideas and supporting each other. In a passion for leadership, gates he gives us a dazzling display of a uniquely american philosophical foundation as a tool for leadership. A guide to leading large institutions through reform and change.