Eisenhower, Susan
How Ike Led: The Principles Behind Eisenhower's Biggest Decisions
- ISBN 13:
- 9781250852618
- author:
- Eisenhower, Susan
- format:
- Paperback
- publisher:
- St. Martin's Griffin
- language:
- English
- Publication Year:
- 2023
- Pages:
- 400
- Dimensions:
- 21 x 13.5 x 2.7 centimetres (0.4
- Genre:
- Business, Leadership, Biography,
- Condition:
- New
- Availability:
- Item usually sent within 7 working days
Description
Dwight D. Eisenhower's leadership was marked by a unique blend of strategic vision and personal discipline. As President, he guided America through a period of significant transformation, from the Korean War to the Cold War, and from D-Day to the desegregation of Little Rock. This book reveals the core principles that underpinned his decisions, and how he was able to achieve eight years of peace and prosperity. Eisenhower's approach was characterized by a commitment to national unity and a willingness to pursue the "Middle Way" - a course that sought to find common ground with all parties involved. He was a leader who relied on rigorous fact-finding and a long-term perspective, and who took personal responsibility for his decisions. Susan Eisenhower's book provides a fascinating insight into the mind of one of America's most important leaders, and explores the enduring lessons that can be learned from his example. By examining the key decisions and events of Eisenhower's presidency, this book offers a fresh perspective on the leadership of one of America's most iconic figures.