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Guidelines for the Leader and the Commander Kindle Edition

by Bruce C. Clarke (Author) Format: Kindle Edition
4.7 4.7 out of 5 stars 157 ratings
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“The finest little handbook on leadership and training ever written.”

--Col. David Hackworth, author of the bestseller About Face

Guidelines for the Leader and the Commander is an enduring classic. Written by the Army’s premier trainer of the twentieth century, this is a wide-ranging collection of principles and maxims to guide the building, training, and leading of any organization, with a focus on the individuals who make up that organization. Clarke intended the book to enlighten and instruct leaders, and those who aspire to leadership, in every profession and every walk of life. Thoughtful as well as concrete, pithy and often conversational, Clarke’s book resonates today.

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The finest little handbook on leadership and training ever written.

-- Colonel David Hackworth, author of the bestseller About Face

About the Author

The late Gen. Bruce Clarke, a graduate of West Point with an engineering degree from Cornell and a law degree from LaSalle, was a decorated combat commander under Patton at the Battle of the Bulge in World War II. He retired from the army in the 1960s, having held ranks from private to four-star general and earned the Distinguished Service Cross, three Distinguished Service Medals, three Silver Stars, and three Bronze Stars.

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  • ASIN ‏ : ‎ B08Y4LNYDV
  • Publisher ‏ : ‎ Stackpole Books (April 15, 2021)
  • Publication date ‏ : ‎ April 15, 2021
  • Language ‏ : ‎ English
  • File size ‏ : ‎ 1704 KB
  • Text-to-Speech ‏ : ‎ Enabled
  • Screen Reader ‏ : ‎ Supported
  • Enhanced typesetting ‏ : ‎ Enabled
  • X-Ray ‏ : ‎ Not Enabled
  • Word Wise ‏ : ‎ Enabled
  • Sticky notes ‏ : ‎ On Kindle Scribe
  • Print length ‏ : ‎ 129 pages
  • Page numbers source ISBN ‏ : ‎ 0811770206
  • Customer Reviews:
    4.7 4.7 out of 5 stars 157 ratings

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4.7 out of 5 stars
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Dennis Miller
5.0 out of 5 stars Great leadership book.
Reviewed in the United States on March 15, 2024
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Every page has something to teach and stur thoughts. I got about 10 pages in and realized I need to go back and start highlighting and putting notes in margins as it will be a great resource. I look to the book when dealt with leadership challenges for reminders and ideas on how to deal with a present situation.

Old principles which can relate to any interaction, private or professional.
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LtHixson
5.0 out of 5 stars Attention Firefighters - Not Just Army Leadership!
Reviewed in the United States on May 7, 2021
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A great leadership book for any situation. However, I'd like to address my fellow firefighters. If you want to be a better leader, pick up "Guidelines for the Leader and Commander" by General Bruce Clark.

Replace "soldier" with "firefighter," "battle" and "combat" with "fighting fire," etc., and you have the book I wish they'd given me 18 years ago when I was promoted to Lieutenant.

Jocko learned from Hackworth. Hackworth learned from General Clark.

Enough said.
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5.0 out of 5 stars How to be a true leader
Reviewed in the United States on July 20, 2021
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This book has so many humbling points for a leader, which helps me keep myself grounded as I work as a leader. There are precious teachings in this book, which can be applied far beyond the realm military leaders. Any leader who sincerely wants to do well should read this book and take notes
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Baxter
4.0 out of 5 stars Good leadership points
Reviewed in the United States on November 12, 2023
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I bought this to aid in my growth in leadership in my workplace. Some items were military specific but there was still much to take away. I've already borrowed the book out to a next generation leader.
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Martin Oconnor
5.0 out of 5 stars Clear and Concise Leadership Principals
Reviewed in the United States on April 23, 2021
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I heard about this book from the Jocko Podcast. Jocko spent 6 podcasts discussing it. The lessons are straightforward and easily apply to my field of public safety. My only criticism is the typesetting is very small and wonky. This makes it a bit more difficult to read. It's an exact reprint of the first edition.
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Chris Hausvik
5.0 out of 5 stars Fantastic knowledge
Reviewed in the United States on September 6, 2021
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Short simple sweet, lead by example and bring back great leadership.
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A C Broders III
5.0 out of 5 stars He tested his theories in terrible combat. So he has much to teach us ...
Reviewed in the United States on July 20, 2017
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General Clarke's wisdom predates much of what is written today about leadership and commandership. He tested his theories in terrible combat. So he has much to teach us now.
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Incognito
4.0 out of 5 stars Great book has a page missing.
Reviewed in the United States on April 28, 2021
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Got the book, it is a good read although it has a missprint, one page is there twice. The book is 5/5 , however the missing page is - 1 star.
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Craig Shirley
5.0 out of 5 stars Great
Reviewed in Canada on April 17, 2023
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Good for everyone to read
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jozef dzurisin
5.0 out of 5 stars book of high value
Reviewed in Germany on July 27, 2021
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This is a book of high value. I'm starting to read it it. Font is small and corrected - and it's great, not like in other re-printed book with a huge letters and tiny page in center of book, if you know what I mean. Recommended by a legend - Jocko Willink and well read and commented on his youtube channel.
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Willie Gannon
5.0 out of 5 stars The best little book on leadership ever written.
Reviewed in the United Kingdom on June 17, 2021
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The best book on management ever written.
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