Review of "Lead Like Ike" by Greg Loftus
Lead Like Ike – Greg Loftus. Thomas Nelson Publisher, c. 2010. Ten Business Strategies From The CEO of D-Day, reads like a history book while analyzing the WW2 D-Day invasion as a business operation.
General Dwight D. “Ike” Eisenhower planned Operation Overlord with one mission, Defeat the Germans! His approach using CEO strategies turned the tide in a long and hard fought war. From gaining a beachhead on the coast of France to pushing into the heart of Germany, Ike determined his mission, planned for success, remained focused and continued to prioritize….these four are part of 10 lessons presented by Loftus in demonstrating strategy and tactics in war from a business prospective.
This is no boring history nor business manual. It is the marriage of accurately researched history with knowledge of high level business practice. It is interesting from the standpoint of lessons that can be learned from business and it is a fascinating historical study of the planning and events related to Operation Overlord…one of the most complex operations ever conceived.
Ike’s words, “Okay, let’s go,” set into motion The Longest Day and provide excellent reading and analysis from Greg Loftus. This is a “Must Read” book for history and business practice individuals. This excellent narrative is riveting and I actually finished the book during one sitting on a cross country flight. I recommend it.
Thomas Nelson Publishers provided a complimentary copy of the book to me for review purposes.
General Dwight D. “Ike” Eisenhower planned Operation Overlord with one mission, Defeat the Germans! His approach using CEO strategies turned the tide in a long and hard fought war. From gaining a beachhead on the coast of France to pushing into the heart of Germany, Ike determined his mission, planned for success, remained focused and continued to prioritize….these four are part of 10 lessons presented by Loftus in demonstrating strategy and tactics in war from a business prospective.
This is no boring history nor business manual. It is the marriage of accurately researched history with knowledge of high level business practice. It is interesting from the standpoint of lessons that can be learned from business and it is a fascinating historical study of the planning and events related to Operation Overlord…one of the most complex operations ever conceived.
Ike’s words, “Okay, let’s go,” set into motion The Longest Day and provide excellent reading and analysis from Greg Loftus. This is a “Must Read” book for history and business practice individuals. This excellent narrative is riveting and I actually finished the book during one sitting on a cross country flight. I recommend it.
Thomas Nelson Publishers provided a complimentary copy of the book to me for review purposes.
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