Jim Mattis outlines a leadership philosophy structured across three distinct levels of responsibility: direct leadership, operational leadership, and strategic leadership. He recounts his military career from commanding a platoon in the Marine Corps to serving as Secretary of Defense. The narrative emphasizes the concept of decentralized command, where subordinates act on commander's intent rather than rigid orders. Mattis details the importance of "attitude of mind" and historical study in decision-making, while explaining how to build organizational cohesion during combat operations in Iraq and Afghanistan.
Business executives and organizational managers read this book to understand how to maintain institutional integrity under pressure. It provides a framework for communicating clear goals across large, complex hierarchies. Readers gain specific techniques for assessing risk and managing alliances in volatile environments. The text serves as a manual for professional development, showing how constant reading and preparation allow a leader to remain effective when information is incomplete. Readers leave with a strategy for fostering initiative within their teams.
- Published
- 2019
- Language
- EN
