Alignment of plans, strategy, and innovation that enable businesses to outperform the competition is a rarity in corporate America. Ensuring that goals are achievable, understood throughout the entire organization, and that initial assumptions are reevaluated on a regular basis are key traits of successful business. Throughout the history of the United States one city in particular has witnessed the strength of these principles in practice as well as the dire consequences of their absence.
Charleston, South Carolina is a charming coastal city steeped in history and culture. It has had a pivotal role in American history, most especially in two of America’s most consequential conflicts, the American Revolution and the Civil War. During the American War for Independence, leaders understood the strengths and limitations of their position to maximum effect. During the Civil War leaders failed to see the limitations of their situation and led their fellow citizens to a catastrophic outcome, despite multiple attempts to innovate their way out of a failed strategy. Battlefield Leadership draws on the myriad leadership lessons from the rich history of the famed city of Charleston to help business leaders improve performance and team effectiveness at every level.
