Grey Eminence: Fox Conner and the Art of Mentorship

Grey Eminence: Fox Conner and the Art of Mentorship

Grey Eminence won a 2011 Silver Medal Award from the Military Writers Society of America

To those who have heard of him, Fox Conner's name is synonymous with mentorship. He is the "grey eminence" within the Army whose influence helped to shape the careers of George Patton, George Marshall, and, most notably, President Eisenhower. What little is known about Conner comes primarily through stories about his relationship with Eisenhower, but little is known about Fox Conner himself. After a career that spanned four decades, this master strategist ordered all of his papers and journals burned. Because of this, most of what is known about Conner is oblique, as a passing reference in the memoirs of other great men. This book combines existing scholarship with long-forgotten references and unpublished original sources to achieve a more comprehensive picture of this dedicated public servant. The portrait that emerges provides a four-step model for developing strategic leaders that still holds true today. First and foremost, Conner was a master of his craft. Secondly, he recognized and recruited talented subordinates. Then he encouraged and challenged these protÃ©gÃ©s to develop their strengths and overcome their weaknesses. Finally he wasn't afraid to break the rules of the organization to do it. Here, for the first time ever, is the story of Major General Fox Conner.
Country USA
Brand New Forums Press
Manufacturer New Forums Press
Binding Paperback
UnitCount 1
EANs 9781581072037
ReleaseDate 0000-00-00

Country	USA
Brand	New Forums Press
Manufacturer	New Forums Press
Binding	Paperback
UnitCount	1
EANs	9781581072037
ReleaseDate	0000-00-00

Grey Eminence: Fox Conner and the Art of Mentorship

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