The Habit of Excellence, 9780241992180
Paperback
Forge yourself with British Army leadership principles to achieve excellence.

The Habit of Excellence

why british army leadership works

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  • Paperback

    336 pages

  • Release Date

    20 February 2023

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Summary

Forge Your Own Excellence: Leadership Secrets of the British Army

The Habit of Excellence offers a unique glimpse into the leadership philosophies of the British Army, revealing the core principles that make it so effective. Discover how to cultivate these qualities within yourself, regardless of your field.

Drawing upon historical military insights, business strategies, sociological understanding, psychological principles, and behavioral science, Lt Col Langley Sharp MBE pr…

Book Details

ISBN-13:9780241992180
ISBN-10:0241992184
Author:Lt Col Langley Sharp, Langley Sharp
Publisher:Penguin Books Ltd
Imprint:Penguin Books Ltd
Format:Paperback
Number of Pages:336
Release Date:20 February 2023
Weight:234g
Dimensions:198mm x 130mm x 20mm
What They're Saying

Critics Review

An extraordinary read for any leader. Truly brilliant

An extraordinary read for any leader. Truly brilliant – General Stanley McChrystal, author of Team of TeamsThis book is so impactful. If you want to become a better leader, read this book – Eddie Jones, Head Coach, England national rugby union teamOffers proven tools and strategies … This excellent book challenges popular assumptions about British Army leadership, revealing what makes it the “gold standard” – Matthew Syed, author of Rebel IdeasExcellent. It’s hard to see how any leader, whatever their field, wouldn’t benefit from reading and rereading it – Ed Smith * New Statesman *

Offers lessons for all managers

* Financial Times *Valuable in any walk of life – General Sir Mike Jackson, former Chief of the General StaffThis very readable book uncovers the skills and qualities that have made Sandhurst a byword for effective leadership. I could not recommend this exceptional book more – General The Lord David Richards, former Chief of the Defence StaffGreat leadership is fundamentally a question of character … This is a handbook for those aspiring to be great leaders everywhere – Lord Mark Sedwill, former Cabinet Secretary and National Security AdvisorA terrific book - one that is full of insights and lessons that will be of enormous value to leaders in all fields! – General David Petraeus, former Director of the CIA

Lieutenant Colonel Langley Sharp’s elaboration of the British Army’s approach to leadership is comprehensive and clearly written, and provides valuable lessons for soldiers and civilians alike. As organisations grapple with the enormous changes underway - whether due to rapid technological advances or the changes in working practices brought about by the pandemic - understanding the basics of leadership will be essential if leaders and their organisations are to survive and thrive in our fast-paced environment

– Karin von Hippel, Director-General, RUSI

About The Author

Lt Col Langley Sharp

Langley Sharp MBE was head of the Centre for Army Leadership, part of the Royal Military Academy Sandhurst, responsible for championing leadership excellence across the British Army. Having himself graduated from Sandhurst two decades ago, his service in the Parachute Regiment, which included operational command at every rank, saw him deployed to Northern Ireland, Macedonia, Afghanistan and Iraq. Among his many varied roles, he led a counter-insurgency Task Force operation, commanded a Parachute Regiment Battalion and delivered the Ministry of Defence’s training programme for the London 2012 Olympics, for which he was awarded an MBE. He retired from the British Army in 2022 after 23 years of service. This is his first book.

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