Product Description

This is a one-of-a-kind look at Nelson and his leadership skills Vice Admiral Horatio Lord Nelson has been widely admired as a celebrated and effective leader. His dynamic approach to leadership and management has now been translated into a timeless, practical and contemporary insight for today's managers. Nelson's Way will bring 'The Nelson Touch' of luck, inspiration and leadership to everyone. Explaining how Nelson embodies the characteristics of the most successful of leaders, from bravery to determination, inspiration to luck and simplicity to unconventionality. Jones and Gosling explore and examine the self-made legend set against the backdrop of the high-seas, personal sacrifice, debilitating injuries and glorious conquests. With chapters including: Making Heroes, The Band of Brothers and Creating (and Sustaining) a Legend, Nelson's Way incorporates the latest research and joins a series of ground-breaking studies applying historical biography to business to create the most comprehensive insight into Nelson, his heroic exploits and legendary leadership skills.

Product Details

• Amazon Sales Rank: #118115 in Books
• Published on: 2005-10-10
• Original language: English
• Number of items: 1
• Binding: Paperback
• 224 pages

From the Publisher
Foreword by N.A.M. Rodger, one of Britain’s foremost naval hitorians, Professor of Naval History at Exeter University and Anderson Senior Research Fellow, National Maritime

Nelson's Way is a unique look at Nelson and his leadership skills which will provide timely and intensely practical lessons for all businesses. This fantastic roller-coaster read is as much an adventure story as a business book and will be guaranteed to capture the imagination of both new and committed Nelson fans.

About the Author
Jonathan Gosling is the Director of the Centre for Leadership Studies of the University of Exeter. Previously Director of the Strategic Leaders' Unit at Lancaster University and of the International Masters in Practising Management, Jonathan's research focuses on leadership and ethics in current strategic change, and on contemporary innovations in leadership development. Stephanie Jones studied maritime history and has lectured at the London School of Economics. After an international career in management consulting she currently lectures in leadership to students and executives and is a Visiting Fellow at the Centre for Leadership Studies at Exeter. She is currently based in Dubai and lectures worldwide. She has published over 20 books on business and management techniques.

Customer Reviews

A Leadership Feast
As a senior manager within a major UK organisation, I am naturally attracted to material that can help me broaden my personal understanding of leadership.
However, I seldom come across a leadership text that is as readily accessible as Nelson`s Way; whilst offering thought provoking stimulation for the academic reader too.
I have used a number of the examples detailed within the script to stimulate some lively debate about leadership in the 21st century with my team - particularly in drawing direct comparisons with the leadership challenges of Nelson`s day and how they compare to situations that we all face as leaders in modern organisations today. This is a really well written, easy to read book that is capable of crossing the boundary that exists between the worlds of academia and industry.
I would recommend this to anyone who is looking for material that helps to explore leadership and in a context that anyone can relate to.

Admiral Nelson's admirable leadership lessons
In an age where true heroism seems dead, it's no surprise that modern leaders feel compelled to look to history for suitable role models. The British war hero Admiral Horatio Nelson is such a figure, although his brand of heroism wasn't as perfect as you might hope. Stephanie Jones and Jonathan Gosling, unabashed Nelson fans, analyze his life, finding both inspiration and ambiguity in his exploits. Nelson was a great leader, true, but also a reckless one who sought glory and flouted convention. This intriguing study of his life offers advice and examples that remain useful two centuries after his death. We recommend this swashbuckling biography and guide to leaders and would-be leaders who want a fresh look at management theory in practice.