The Habit Of Excellence: Why British army Leadership Works

The official British Army book on what makes its leadership so successful, and how to become a better leader yourself - whatever your field. ___________________

If you want to become a better leader, read this book Eddie Jones

An extraordinary read for any leader. Truly brilliant General Stanley McChrystal, author of Team of Teams

Excellent. Offers proven tools and strategies Matthew Syed ___________________

The Habit of Excellence is a unique insight into British Army leadership, explaining what makes it unique, what makes it so effective and what civilians can take from it to become better leaders themselves. Drawing on the latest research in military history, business, sociology, psychology and behavioural science, and with compelling illustration from British Army operations across the centuries, Lt Col Langley Sharp MBE goes beyond the latest leadership fads to distil into one peerlessly authoritative work the essence of leading and leadership from one of the world s most revered institutions. ___________________

Excellent. It s hard to see how any leader, whatever their field, wouldn t benefit from reading and rereading it New Statesman

Offers lessons for all managers Financial Times

Valuable in any walk of life General Sir Mike Jackson, former Chief of the General Staff

Very readable. I could not recommend this exceptional book more General The Lord David Richards, former Chief of the Defence Staff

Comprehensive and clearly written Karin von Hippel, Director-General of RUSI

Terrific. Full of insights and lessons General David Petraeus, former Director of the CIA