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<p>Preface: Footsteps to Follow xi</p> <p>Acknowledgments xvii</p> <p>Introduction: The Mark of a Leader xxi</p> <p><b>PART I Leadership Lessons 1</b></p> <p>Leadership Lesson 1 A Leader Has Vision 3</p> <p>Leadership Lesson 2 A Leader Is Honest 11</p> <p>Leadership Lesson 3 A Leader Has Ambition 19</p> <p>Leadership Lesson 4 A Leader Is Courageous 27</p> <p>Leadership Lesson 5 A Leader Has Self-Control 33</p> <p>Leadership Lesson 6 A Leader Takes Personal Responsibility 39</p> <p>Leadership Lesson 7 A Leader Is Determined 47</p> <p>Leadership Lesson 8 A Leader Has a Strong Work Ethic 53</p> <p>Leadership Lesson 9 A Leader Uses Good Judgment 59</p> <p>Leadership Lesson 10 A Leader Learns from Mistakes 69</p> <p>Leadership Lesson 11 A Leader Is Humble 77</p> <p>Leadership Lesson 12 A Leader Does the Research and Development 85</p> <p>Leadership Lesson 13 A Leader Values Presentation 91</p> <p>Leadership Lesson 14 A Leader Exceeds Expectations 99</p> <p>Leadership Lesson 15 A Leader Has Heartfelt Faith 103</p> <p><b>PART II The Rules of Civility 111</b></p> <p><b>PART III George Washington, Entrepreneur 145</b></p> <p>Notes 183</p> <p>Selected Bibliography 195</p> <p>Resources 199</p> <p>About the Authors 201</p> <p>Index 203</p>

<P><B>JAMES C. REES </B>has been the Executive Director of Mount Vernon for the past thirteen years. He is also a former president of the Virginia Association of Museums and a past board member of the National Parks and History Foundation. He has previously worked at the National Trust for Historic Preservation and at the College of William & Mary. <P><B>STEPHEN SPIGNESI </B>is the author of thirty-six nonfiction books and one acclaimed novel.

<p>George Washington has long been a role model for Americans. Legends of his honesty and virtue are part of America’s cultural heritage. But Washington’s legacy is much greater than the apocryphal story of the cherry tree. <i>George Washington’s Leadership Lessons </i>offers a unique perspective on America’s first president—not as a caricature of model behavior, but as an effective, visionary, and inspiring leader of men. <p>Far more than just an able military strategist, Washington was a charismatic leader who inspired confidence in others whether he was leading troops, leading the nation, or leading a business venture. Now, James Rees, Executive Director of Mount Vernon, plumbs the historical record to reveal how Washington developed his leadership skills and built a reputation as an honest, effective, and ethical leader. <p>Rees breaks down Washington’s leadership skills into fifteen lessons that encapsulate great leadership and reveal why Washington was so effective. Using stories from Washington’s life, as well as his own writings, Rees shows how these leadership skills aided him not only on the battlefield but also in business. In addition to the fifteen leadership lessons, Rees includes the Rules of Civility that helped Washington initially develop the qualities of a great leader and a comprehensive look at one of the lesser-known sides of George Washington: the entrepreneur. <p>Few Americans realize that Washington’s estate at Mount Vernon was far more than a beautiful plantation—it was also the site of the nation’s largest whiskey distillery, a very sophisticated milling operation, and a remarkable fishery that netted 1.5 million herring in a seven-week season. And who would have imagined that the founder of our country introduced the hard-working mule to hundreds of American farmers? <p><i>George Washington’s Leadership Lessons</i> presents a compelling and complex vision of Washington as a modern role model for every American, especially those who lead others. Offering true insight into the unexamined leadership skills of a great American, this unique and insightful book reveals true qualities of leadership that every American should take to heart.

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