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Winston Churchill has long been one of the worlds preeminent leadership role models, his voice still reverberating more than forty years after his death. This was illustrated when New York City mayor Rudy Giuliani, described after 9/11 as Winston Churchill in a Yankees cap, wrote to Celia Sandys: Your grandfather was a great source of inspiration and strength to me following the tragic events.
In We Shall Not Fail, Sandys (with coauthor Jonathan Littman) distills the traits that made Churchill so effective throughout his career, including his use of language, his courage under fire, and his willingness to defy convention and stand up to bullies.
Drawing on vivid personal stories, as well as her grandfathers letters and speeches, Sandys reveals the lessons we must all learn if we are to lead in todays tough times.
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An intimate expert on Sir Winston--his own granddaughter--offers insights on Churchill's greatness and explains his leadership strategies that others can easily emulate. Sandys offers a new take on the greatness of Churchill, highlighting the traits he employed throughout his life.
Synopsis
An intimate expert on Sir Winston, his own granddaughter offers today's business leaders insights on the leadership strategies that made Churchill great.
There is a timelessness to Winston Churchill's legacy for those who lead, regardless of their profession or title. Former New York mayor Rudy Giuliani, who was described as "Churchill in a Yankees cap" for his leadership during 9/11, wrote to Celia Sandys: "Your grandfather was a great source of inspiration and strength to me following the tragic events." Now, in We Shall Not Fail, Sandys has distilled the essential principles of leadership that guided Churchill throughout his remarkable career and highlights how you can apply them to your own work life. The lessons include:
* Nothing works like simple passion for excellence
* Encourage a culture where what counts is thinking, trying, and testing.
* Champion innovators and protect them from bureaucrats.
* Don't allow different standards for top executives and entry-level workers.
Drawing on vivid stories, letters, and speeches, Sandys reveals what we must learn if we are to lead in today's tough business environment by studying the actions and words of a man who is still regarded as an inspirational colossus.
"He was, in that overused but inevitable phrase, 'larger than life.' A leader. A man among men."--Margaret Thatcher
"One of the most progressive leaders the world has ever seen."--Nelson Mandela
About the Author
Celia Sandys is the granddaughter of Winston Churchill. She is the author of
The Young Churchill,
Churchill: Wanted Dead or Alive, and
Chasing Churchill. She is founder and chairman of Churchill Leadership.
Jonathan Littman is the author of several books, including The Fugitive Game.