Call sign chaos : learning to lead
(Book)
Author
Contributors
West, Francis J. author
Published
New York : Random House, [2019].
Format
Book
ISBN
9780812996838 (hardcover), 0812996836 (hardcover)
Physical Desc
xiv, 300 pages, 16 unnumbered pages of plates : illustrations (chiefly color), maps ; 25 cm
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Location | Call Number | Status |
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Conway Public Library - Nonfiction Section | 956.7044 Matti, J. | On Shelf |
Madison Library - Adult Section | BIO Mat | On Shelf |
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Published
New York : Random House, [2019].
Language
English
ISBN
9780812996838 (hardcover), 0812996836 (hardcover)
Notes
Bibliography
Includes bibliographical references (pages [273]-283) and index.
Description
"CALL SIGN CHAOS is the account of Jim Mattis's storied career, from wide-ranging leadership roles in three wars to ultimately commanding a quarter of a million troops across the Middle East. Along the way, Mattis recounts his foundational experiences as a leader, extracting the lessons he has learned about the nature of warfighting and peacemaking, the importance of allies, and the strategic dilemmas -- and short-sighted thinking -- now facing our nation. He makes it clear why America must return to a strategic footing so as not to continue winning battles while fighting inconclusive wars. Mattis divides his book into three parts: Direct Leadership, Executive Leadership, and Strategic Leadership. In the first part, Mattis recalls his early experiences leading Marines into battle, when he knew his troops as well as his own brothers. In the second part, he explores what it means to command thousands of troops and how to adapt your leadership style to ensure your intent is understood by your most junior troops so that they can own their mission. In the third part, Mattis describes the challenges and techniques of leadership at the strategic level, where military leaders reconcile war's grim realities with political leaders' human aspirations, where complexity reigns and the consequences of imprudence are severe, even catastrophic. CALL SIGN CHAOS is a memoir of a life of warfighting and lifelong learning, following along as Mattis rises from Marine recruit to four-star general. It is a journey about learning to lead and a story about how he, through constant study and action, developed a unique leadership philosophy, one relevant to us all." -- Dust jacket flap.
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APA Citation, 7th Edition (style guide)
Mattis, J. N., & West, F. J. (2019). Call sign chaos: learning to lead . Random House.
Chicago / Turabian - Author Date Citation, 17th Edition (style guide)Mattis, James N., 1950- and Francis J. West. 2019. Call Sign Chaos: Learning to Lead. Random House.
Chicago / Turabian - Humanities (Notes and Bibliography) Citation, 17th Edition (style guide)Mattis, James N., 1950- and Francis J. West. Call Sign Chaos: Learning to Lead Random House, 2019.
MLA Citation, 9th Edition (style guide)Mattis, James N., and Francis J West. Call Sign Chaos: Learning to Lead Random House, 2019.
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