Revolutionary Leadership

Pat Williams

Description

Times of crisis call for revolutionary leadership. What better model could we have for courage and creativity under fire than those who found themselves in positions of leadership during the American Revolutionary War? Men and women, famous and obscure, of European and African descent--the leaders of the revolution faced outrageous odds and dire consequences should they fail. Yet they stuck to their principles, winning the most unlikely of victories and not only shaping a new country but reshaping the world.Now Pat Williams helps you apply their genius to your sphere of influence. Through the remarkable stories of more than 25 leaders of the American Revolution, you'll discover fresh insight into how great leaders are formed, refined, tested, and strengthened.As Thomas Paine wrote, "We have it in our power to begin the world over again." Let Pat Williams show you how to lead in our day with revolutionary courage, confidence, and a serving heart.

Sujets

• Histoire
• Revolutions
• USA
• Revolution
• États-Unis

Informations

• Publié par: Baker Publishing Group
• Date de parution: 11 mai 2021
• Nombre de lectures: 0
• EAN13: 9781493430529
• Langue: English
• Poids de l'ouvrage: 6 Mo

Extrait

Cover
Endorsements
“ Revolutionary Leadership will embolden you. It will instruct you and inspire you for the days ahead. Whatever your leadership arena, Pat’s stories and revolutionary insights will strengthen you for the fight.”
Brian Kilmeade , bestselling author and Fox News TV and radio host
“The ‘shot heard ’round the world’ announced the birth of freedom and the death knell of oppression in America. The heroes of the American Revolution set a leadership example for us all. In Revolutionary Leadership , Pat Williams uncovers new insights into the lives of these revolutionary leaders and shows us how we can become more effective leaders in every arena of our lives. Learn these principles and become a revolutionary leader!”
Mike Huckabee , 44th governor of Arkansas and political commentator
“Pat Williams offers a unique and compelling interpretation of the American Revolution. He focuses the lens of leadership on the lives of men and women who made a difference for the cause of liberty. Become a more effective leader in your home, school, workplace, or society. Read Revolutionary Leadership .”
Alan Mulally , former CEO, Ford Motor Company; former CEO, Boeing Commercial Airplanes; former president, Boeing Information, Space & Defense Systems
“All the lessons we learn from great Revolutionary War leaders can be applied to any leadership arena today. George Washington teaches us that winning is not determined by who your opponent is but by who you are. Great tacticians like Nathanael Greene and Francis Marion remind us that winning involves taking your opponent out of the game and making it all about you. Henry Knox, the fighting bookseller, teaches us that bold action produces big gains. And the stories of dedicated old soldiers, teenage Minutemen, and courageous women in combat tell us that victory goes to those who want it most. If you want to be inspired to lead and to win, you must read Revolutionary Leadership by Pat Williams.”
Nick Saban , head football coach of the Alabama Crimson Tide
“In Revolutionary Leadership , Pat Williams teaches us that many of the leadership traits that produce victory on the battlefield—teamwork, resilience, and character—also lead to success on the basketball court and in any field of competition. Pat shares powerful lessons from America’s early years that are as important and relevant as ever.”
Adam Silver , commissioner of the National Basketball Association
“ Revolutionary Leadership by Pat Williams, whom I greatly admire, is very interesting as well as inspirational for both students of history and those who desire to know more about the foundation of our great nation. Reading this book will undoubtedly produce many more courageous leaders in our time of great need.”
Benjamin S. Carson Sr. , MD, professor emeritus of neurosurgery, oncology, plastic surgery, and pediatrics at Johns Hopkins School of Medicine
“In Revolutionary Leadership , motivational guru Pat Williams tells stories you’ve never heard before, finds insights you’ve never thought of before, and presents the American Revolution in a way that will continually surprise you. He tells stories of the great and famous leaders, such as Washington, Jefferson, Franklin, and Lafayette. But he also tells stories of unsung heroes and heroines of the Revolution—people you’ve never heard of but who made a difference through their courage, dedication, and leadership. A must-read for fans of history—and students of leadership.”
John Swofford , former commissioner of the Atlantic Coast Conference
“In Revolutionary Leadership , Pat Williams has captured the soul of the American Revolution and the essential principles of effective leadership. Through stories of early American heroes and heroines, he makes the Revolutionary era come alive. Read this book and you’ll have a deeper understanding of what a divinely blessed miracle America truly is—and a deeper understanding of what it takes to be a leader in a time of crisis.”
Rick Perry , 14th United States Secretary of Energy and 47th governor of Texas
Half Title Page
Title Page
Copyright Page
© 2021 by Pat Williams and James D. Denney
Published by Revell
a division of Baker Publishing Group
PO Box 6287, Grand Rapids, MI 49516-6287
www.revellbooks.com
Ebook edition created 2021
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ISBN 978-1-4934-3052-9
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Dedication
In memory of my mother and father, who were great students of American history and who passed along to me their love for this country.
Contents
Cover 1
Endorsements 2
Half Title Page 4
Title Page 5
Copyright Page 6
Dedication 7
Foreword by Brian Kilmeade 11
Introduction: Leadership Forged in Crisis 15
1. Samuel Adams: The Father of the Revolution 21
2. Crispus Attucks: The First American Martyr 31
3. John Adams: The Conscience of the Revolution 36
4. Benjamin Franklin: The First American 44
5. Sarah Bradlee Fulton: The Mother of the Boston Tea Party 53
6. Patrick Henry: The Voice of the Revolution 58
7. Paul Revere: The Midnight Rider 63
8. Parson Jonas Clarke: The Chaplain of the Revolution 73
9. Jonathan Trumbull: The Prophet of the Revolution 77
10. Samuel Whittemore: The Oldest Soldier of the Revolution 83
11. Henry Knox: The Gold Standard of American Know-How 86
12. Esther de Berdt Reed: The Crowdfunder of the Revolution 99
13. Thomas Paine: The Popularizer of the Revolution 104
14. Thomas Jefferson: The Author of the Declaration of Independence 113
15. John Hancock: The Wealthy Servant of the Revolution 131
16. John Paul Jones: The Ranger of the Sea 142
17. Sybil Ludington: The Female Paul Revere 160
18. Baron von Steuben: The Flamboyant Warrior 165
19. Nathanael Greene: The Fighting Quaker 174
20. Marquis de Lafayette: The Aristocratic Warrior 186
21. Mary Hays, Anna Marie Lane, Deborah Sampson, and Others: Revolutionary Women in Combat 201
22. Alexander Hamilton: The Father of American Prosperity 212
23. James Madison: The Father of the Constitution 228
24. George Washington: The Father of His Country 237
Epilogue: Wanted—Leaders for Today’s Crisis 259
Notes 271
Back Ads 285
Back Cover 289
Foreword
W ho can deny that America is in crisis today?
We face deepening racial conflict, a fractured political system, corruption in our government, run-amok social media that undermines our democracy, rises in teen suicide and bullying and violence, protests and riots in our streets, extremism in our media, radicalism on our campuses, threats from terrorists and hostile nations, and a skyrocketing national debt that threatens the global economy. I could go on, but you know as well as I do that much of American society appears to be coming apart at the seams.
Who can deny that, at this critical moment in history, America needs leaders of strength and courage and uncompromising principles? Where can we find such leaders in this time of crisis?
Only one place: Look in the mirror.
You’re the leader America needs. I’m not saying you need to run for president of the United States. To solve the crises we face, we need new leadership at every level. We need community leaders, religious leaders, youth leaders, campus leaders, business leaders, leaders in journalism, leaders in every arena of society. As Pat Williams tells us, we need all hands on deck.
And that’s why you need to read this book.
Revolutionary Leadership is the story of how ordinary people from the unlikeliest of places came together and turned thirteen oppressed and subjugated British colonies into the United States of America. Most of them had little more to offer than a deep love of country and an intense desire to make a difference.
In this book, you’ll read the story of an ordinary bookseller, a man without any military training whatsoever, who became one of the greatest generals and artillery engineers in American history. You’ll read about an African American sailor who sacrificed his life and ignited the revolution. You’ll read about a brave woman in a Massachusetts village who stood guard at a bridge and captured a British spy.
You’ll read about a young man who emigrated to America from the West Indies and led a decisive assault at Yorktown—then went on to invent the US economy. You’ll read about a Scotsman who came to America and changed the course of naval warfare. You’ll read about farmers and shopkeepers, society matrons and country girls, frightened young privates and grizzled old soldiers, all with three things in common: They loved freedom. They stepped up. They led.
Pat Williams knows leadership. As the general manager of the NBA champion 1983 Philadelphia 76ers and the cofounder of the Orlando Magic, Pat has shown that he knows how to achieve great things in the face of overwhelming odds and tough opposition. His leadership ability was recognized by the presentation of the John Bunn Award at his 2012 induction into the Naismith Memorial Basketball Hall of Fame. Throughout Pat’s fifty-plus years in pro sports, leadership