ABSTRACT

This book, first published in 1944, stresses the point that there is no shortcut to successful wartime leadership, and pays a close analysis to the attributes that contribute to being a sound leader of soldiers. Written in the middle of the Second World War, this book gives us valuable insights into the values and training of the British Army in the second half of the war.

chapter Chapter One|4 pages

The Attributes of a Leader

chapter Chapter Two|5 pages

Character and Personality

chapter Chapter Three|5 pages

Prestige

chapter Chapter Four|4 pages

Personality and Speech

chapter Chapter Five|6 pages

The Psychology of Instruction

chapter Chapter Six|4 pages

Example

chapter Chapter Seven|5 pages

What's in a Name?

chapter Chapter Eight|5 pages

The Psychology of Leadership

chapter Chapter Nine|6 pages

Care of Men

chapter Chapter Ten|8 pages

Team Spirit

chapter Chapter Eleven|9 pages

Morale

The Secret Weapon

chapter Chapter Twelve|7 pages

Fear

chapter Chapter Thirteen|10 pages

The Psychology of Discipline

chapter Chapter Fourteen|8 pages

Ideals