ROBERT M. GATESserved as secretary of defense under both President George W. Bush and President Barack Obama. He was also an officer in the United States Air Force and worked for the CIA before being appointed director of the agency. A member of the National Security Council staff in four administrations, he served eight presidents of both political parties. He was president of Texas A&M University from 2002 to 2006, is currently chancellor of the College of William & Mary, was named president of the Boy Scouts of America in 2013, and has served on several corporate boards of directors. From the Hardcover edition.
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"Full of strong advice for good leadership. . . . Provides
interesting insight into Gates's understanding of the impressive
leadership positions he has held." -The Huffington Post
"A guide to leading large institutions through reform and
change. . . . [Gates] brings [his suggestions] to life through
stories of his own powerful and critical leadership roles." -The
Washington Post, Nine Leadership Books to Watch for in
2016
"The book [politicians] should all admit to reading-and actually
read... Refreshingly nonideological... Mr. Gates preaches the value
of civility, internal transparency, and work-life balance." -The
Wall Street Journal
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