Ebook: A higher Standard: Leadership Strategies from America's First Female Four-Star General

"What was the driving force behind Dunwoody's success [in the U.S. Army]? While her talent as a logistician and her empathy in dealing with fellow soldiers helped her rise through the ranks, Dunwoody also realized that true leaders never stop learning, refining, growing, and adapting. In [her book, she] details her evolution as a soldier and reveals the core leadership principles that helped her achieve her historic appointment. Dunwoody's strategies are applicable to any leader, no matter the size or scope of the organization"--Dust jacket flap.;Foreword / by Sheryl Sandberg -- Walk the walk : "live to a higher standard" -- The enemy within : "leaders aren't invincible -- don't try to be" -- Door kickers : "believe in yourself" -- Courage : "do the right thing for the right reason" -- The man behind the curtain : "recognize your advocates, Janus-faces, and detractors" -- The mirror, mirror syndrome : "leverage the power of diversity" -- Call me coach : "from your winning team" -- The power of the yellow brick road : "develop your strategic vision" -- The needs of an army notwithstanding : "know when to fold 'em" -- Leader of leaders : "build your bench" -- Afterthoughts : "my way to continue the conversation ..." -- Chronology -- Postscript: Leadership strategies from an Army life.