Donald T. Phillips

En medio de las cr ticas a la guerra de los Estados Unidos en Irak, una voz esencial ha permanecido en silencio. . . hasta ahora. En su revolucionaria historia, En tiempos de guerra, el Teniente General Ricardo S. Sanchez, ex comandante de las fuerzas de coalici n en Irak, nos trae un informe desde la l nea de fuego de la guerra global contra el terrorismo. Aqu nos presenta una investigaci n exhaustiva y escalofriante de los hist ricos errores garrafales de los Estados Unidos en materia militar y de pol tica exterior. Bas ndose en su permanencia en la zona de conflicto, Sanchez nos brinda una franca descripci n del caos en el campo de batalla en Irak, producto del desacertado manejo del ej rcito por parte de la administraci n de Bush, as como su propia lucha para colocar a la coalici n en el camino hacia la victoria. Sanchez saca a la luz las consecuencias de la interrupci n en la comunicaci n entre el mando en el frente de batalla y los pol ticos en Washington, revelando discusiones pol micas que mantuvo con, entre otros, el Embajador Paul Bremer y el Secretario de Defensa Donald Rumsfeld. Adem s, Sanchez comparte la historia de su carrera. Cuenta su trayecto desde su juventud pobre a orillas del R o Grande en Texas hasta su incorporaci n al Cuerpo de Entrenamiento de Oficiales de Reserva a los diecis is a os su posterior servicio en Kosovo, las operaciones Escudo del Desierto y Tormenta del Desierto y, finalmente, Irak. Cuando se retir , Sanchez era el hispano de mayor rango en el ej rcito de los Estados Unidos. Como primer libro escrito por un ex-Comandante apostado en Irak, En tiempos de guerra es de lectura obligatoria para todo aquel que desee entender la guerra actual y el rol del ej rcito de los Estados Unidos en el nuevo siglo.

Duke University's head basketball coach Mike Krzyzewski has proved himself a leader both on and off the court. He's led the Duke Blue Devils to five straight Final Four appearances, culminating in back-to-back championships in 1991 and '92. He has received five National Coach of the Year Awards -- and many of the players he coached in college have gone on to NBA stardom! Now Coach K offers the insights he uses to coax peak performances from his team, relying on lessons he learned as a captain in the U. S. Army, sportsmanship, respect, and a genuine gift for leading with the heart.

Martin Luther King Jr. is known for famous speeches such as I Have a Dream, and his ability to inspire the people of the United States to demand equality, regardless of the color of their skin. His ability to lead has cemented himself as one of America's greatest civil rights advocates. And in today's world, his wisdom and teachings are needed more than ever. Martin Luther King Jr., On Leadership chronicles the actions of Martin Luther King Jr.'s life and identifies the key leadership skills he displayed such as:* Practice what you preach* Take direct action without waiting for other agencies to act* Give credit where credit is due* Laws only declare rights, they do not deliver them* And much more... This book is part history and part guide to becoming a great leader, inspired by Martin Luther King Jr., an advocate to peaceful change while never wavering in making the opposition listen and give in.

Jesus was born in Mexico and immigrated with his family to the United States when he was five years old. Raised Catholic, he knew scripture as well as any Biblical scholar. At a young age, he discovered he had a slight ability to heal with his hands, but it seemed to work only once in awhile. He was extremely bright and loved to read, especially Shakespeare and other romantic poets. But his true love was science - and he earned full college scholarships to study the earth sciences. After graduation, he went to work for a major energy company and had a knack for finding new oil and gas fields. After his city experienced a devastating hurricane, he began looking closely at the science of climate change. Then he started speaking to company employees about his findings and urged a switch to clean and renewable energies. But he was ostracized for preaching "sacrilege" that fossil fuels were the culprits. Then he began to criticize the greed of wealthy corporations - although he spoke openly and did nothing in secret Fired when it was revealed he was an undocumented immigrant, Jesus formed a new organization to combat climate change. With his natural ability to communicate complex science in an easily understandable manner, he was able to convey the basic facts surrounding climate change - the causes, the effects, the hard proof, the potential solutions. And people responded - at first with a small loyal following, and eventually with large crowds, both locally and nationally. He combined scientific fact with spiritual truth and applied his knowledge of Biblical teachings to reach people. He was also a man who tried to follow Christian principles. He helped the poor, fed the hungry, loved his neighbors, and spent time with children. This novella, only 25,000 words in length, leaves the reader full of wonder - and questions. What if Jesus Christ really did come back to earth? What would he say about climate change? What would he advise us to do? How would we respond?

How would Lincoln view race relations, terrorism, gun control, women's equality, and the influence of special interest groups on Congress? How would he react to the invasion of Iraq and the Great Recession? How would he feel about the growing gap between the haves and the have- nots, a worker's right to strike, the minimum wage, and labor unions? Would Lincoln have a mobile phone and embrace the whirl of social media? Phillips grounds his analysis in an illuminating understanding of Lincoln's own words and actions and offers a fascinating thesis that longtime fans and newcomers alike will be eagerto debate.

How does the U. S. Coast Guard create, instill, and maintain leadership throughout a 40,000 member force spread across the United States? A former Commandant of the U. S. Coast Guard and a best-selling author combine their knowledge of the subject to offer a formula for success. Donald T. Phillips, who has written eight books on leadership, asserts that the Coast Guard is a superlative example of an organization with effective leadership, loaded with leaders at all levels. From a guardsman scraping barnacles off buoys in the Gulf of Mexico to the captain of a cutter in the Gulf of Alaska to the Commandant in Washington, they know exactly what leadership is, how it works, an d why it is important. This case study in leadership uses the Coast Guard as an example for other organizations who want to imbue leadership to every single one of its members. An effective leadership beacon, the book is replete with tangible examples, vivid anecdotes, and explicit guidelines on how to instill leadership throughout an entire organization. Stories abound on Coast Guard efficiency, innovation, and heroism and many are used to illustrate the service's effectiveness and to engage the reader. From the military and government communities to the business world, a variety of organizations can benefit from this outstanding leadership guide.

Architecture of Leadership is a simple but effective toolkit for leaders, whose main theme is “preparation = performance.” Using the elements of architecture, they begin with a foundation of character and values, move to a floor representing a drive to achieve combined with the capacity to care, and continue with the framework of innate traits and acquired skills to the ceiling and roof of opportunity and performance, respectively. Supporting it all are the pillars of honesty, integrity, courage, respect, commitment, trust, ethics, and hard work.

Baseball's all-time Iron Man, Cal Ripken, Jr., retired from baseball in 2001 after breaking countless records, including Lou Gehrig's record for consecutive games played. Now, in Get in the Game, he gives us his insights on hard work and success that can be applied on and off the field, based on stories from his exhilarating career in baseball. Get in the Game includes Ripken's 8 Elements of Perseverance: 1. The Right Values 2. A Strong Will to Succeed 3. Love What You Do 4. Preparation 5. Anticipation 6. Trusting Relationships 7. Life Management 8. The Courage of Your Convictions Ripken is admired not only for his relentless perseverance but also for his unparalleled integrity. From his numerous public-speaking engagements each year to his weekly Ask Cal column for the Baltimore Sun, Cal Ripken, Jr., is a sought-after advisor and role model to fans from all walks of life.

Vince Lombardi, whom many believe to be the greatest football coach in the history of the sport, is both a household name and an icon. He is not only renowned in the sports world, but also in business and industry for his exceptional leadership skills. In "Run to Win," acclaimed author Don Phillips examines Lombardi's famous coaching style by painting a picture of a fascinating individual, a man whose ingenious leadership helped lead his teams to nine playoff victories in a row, including wins in the first two Super Bowls. By extracting powerful lessons from a man who could both lead and inspire, Phillips gets to the heart of what made Lombardi great and shows readers what it takes to be a winner. At the same time, this groundbreaking book tells the inspiring story of Lombardi's ten-year career with the Green Bay Packers and Washington Redskins, complete with anecdotes, quotes, and Lombardi Principles that show why this legendary coach continues to be a role model for effective leadership in business today. Totally accessible and utterly fascinating, "Run to Win" empowers readers with the knowledge to succeed in business, while entertaining them with tales of a man whose ability to win under any circumstance is unsurpassed in the history of professional sports.

You think you have it rough? Only ten days before Abraham Lincoln took the oath of office in 1861, the Confederate States of America seceded from the Union taking all Federal agencies, forts, and arsenals within their territory. To make matters worse, Lincoln, who was elected by a minority of the popular vote, was viewed by his own advisors as nothing more than a gawky, second-rate country lawyer with no leadership experience. What Lincoln did to become our most honored and revered president is history, how he can help you to run your organization is not. Lincoln On Leadership is the first book to examine Abraham Lincoln's diverse leadership abilities and how they can be applied to today's complex world. You'll discover why you should: * Seize the initiative and never relinquish it * Wage only one war at a time * Encourage risk-taking while providing job security * Avoid issuing orders and instead - request, imply, or make suggestions * Once in a while, let things slip, unbenowst-like...and much much more.