John Antal is a soldier, military historian and leadership expert. He served 30 years in the US Army as a combat arms officer, senior staff officer and commander. He has commanded units from platoon level through regiment and served on corps and multinational staffs. In his post-Army career he has become a video game producer, military consultant and author of thirteen books and hundreds of articles on military and leadership subjects.
"...an excellent story teller who paints a clear picture that
brings each story alive.The stories make for great illustrations
for the lessons learned. The lessons learned are as applicable to
the business enterprise as to military leadership. He does a
wonderful job of demonstrating liberty as a motivator demonstrating
the importance of the individual."-- "Kepler's Military
History"
"this work seeks to teach leadership lessons using defining moments
of the war...shows how they overcame tremendous odds and persevered
through adversity"-- "Military Heritage"
"In a superb blend of history and leadership, John Antal has
written another 'must read' book that I highly recommend. After an
outstanding career as a U.S. Army officer, Colonel Antal has drawn
on his own vast experience as a proven 'leader of character' to
pass along leadership lessons he derives from the actions of the
United States' Founding Fathers. Antal wrote that "It has been an
honor to write and talk about the leadership of those who won our
Liberty," and his respect for the courage and sacrifice of those
leaders during the American Revolution is clearly evident in this
outstanding book. Antal is a lifelong student of history, and his
mastery of the subject stands out as he uses carefully chosen
historical examples to illustrate the leadership lessons. I
recommend this book as a key addition to the personal library of
anyone interested in leadership, history and the 1775-1783 struggle
in which the United States won its independence."--Jerry Morelock,
Editor "Armchair General"
"Retired U.S. Army Colonel John Antal presents readers with a
wealth of information regarding challenges overcome by various
leaders of the American Revolution. His text is organized in eight
chapters, focusing first on the leadership of Samuel Adams in
Boston, followed by chapters devoted to the oratory of Patrick
Henry, the leadership of Boston bookseller Henry Knox, the
collaboration of Benjamin Franklin, John Adams, and Thomas
Jefferson, the leadership of George Washington at the battles of
Trenton and Princeton, Daniel Morgan at the Battle of Cowpens,
Washington's leadership following the war, and several other
subjects and source documents. Antal has published extensively on
military history, leadership, and war."-- "ProtoView"
"This book succeeds on several levels. It is without question a
great read. Some of the stories are well known, but none better
told....The advice in this book is eminently practical. Antal
describes how leadership works in clear, concise, jargon free terms
that make discussing the art of leadership both engaging and
accessible."-- "ARMY"
"At last, a leadership book written by a real leader! A fine
historian, delightful writer and, vitally, a superb combat-arms
officer revered by his peers in uniform, Colonel Antal has given us
a book that's both a pleasure to read and eminently useful for
those "in command" of organizations of any kind. A stimulating
five-star work you'll keep on top of your desk!"--Ralph Peters, Fox
News Strategic Analyst and author of Cain at Gettysburg
"If you want to learn about leadership, read this book. If you wish
to learn about the leadership that forged the birth of the American
Republic, read this book. If you want to be inspired, read this
book. John Antal has captured seven timeless stories that will
raise your leadership awareness and make you a better leader in
peace or war, at home, at work or in your community."--Steven
Pressfield, bestselling author of Gates of Fire and The Warrior
Ethos
"John Antal's timely book, 7 Leadership Lessons - Leadership,
Liberty, and the American Revolution is succinctly written and
easily understood. On the surface, it demonstrates how those who
risked all to create this republic used specific leadership
principles to overcome tremendous challenges in that endeavor.
These same techniques are just as valid in this century as in
theirs. Along the way, Antal paints these revolutionaries as
living, breathing human beings with high-risk tasks to accomplish.
But Antal's study actually goes much farther - because behind his
straightforward storytelling lies something much more important: an
examination of what principles that leadership came from, and what
principles it should serve. You'll come away with the feeling that
the founders of this country weren't "historical figures" but
living, breathing human beings with huge problems to solve, for
which they used methods available to any one of us who cares to
learn."--Bradley Thompson, television writer and producer and the
co-writer for the hit TV series' Battlestar Galactica and the 2d &
3d seasons of the new Sci-Fi thriller Falling Skies.
"People forget that it took leadership to win the American
Revolution. With his engaging stories tied to well-written
leadership lessons, Antal reminds us of that simple, but important,
fact. He includes tales of both political and military leaders at
key junctions in our nation's long fight for independence. Many
readers will thus find vital insights that obviously apply to today
as well as the past, while teachers will discover material that can
be used in any classroom, at any level. In a country that pays lip
service to leadership, while decrying the sad condition of its
educational system, Antal's combination of lessons on history and
leadership seems timely."--Richard McCaslin, Chair of the
Department of History, University of North Texas
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