If life is an adventure; no one will ever live it more fully than Meriwether Lewis and William Clark. Commissioned by President Thomas Jefferson to explore the rumored Northwest Passage; Lewis and Clark instead discovered a seemingly endless land whose very existence foretold a future America infinitely different from what had been imagined. May 2004 marks the beginning of a two-and-a-half year bicentennial celebration of their incredible journey and its significance to the history of America. Against staggering odds; these unique men inspired such absolute loyalty in each other and in their group that they are still widely regarded as the most successful leadership team in American history. Today's leadership adventures unfold in the rugged terrain of business; and who better than Lewis and Clark to lead us through its toughest challenges? Their story resonates with business leaders of our time because they had to: * Think strategically * Make tough and timely decisions * Surround themselves with good people * Manage resources * Motivate the team * Deal with different cultures * Assimilate information from many sources * Balance long-term goals against short-term realities * Learn from their mistakes * Try new approaches Most importantly; they had to persevere and change course in the face of adversity. Their lessons will inspire business leaders to take their teams to new adventures of great discovery.
#1324311 in Books McCleskey Turk 2014-06-09Original language:EnglishPDF # 1 9.29 x 1.03 x 6.36l; 1.30 #File Name: 0813935822336 pagesThe Road to Black Ned s Forge A Story of Race Sex and Trade on the Colonial American Frontier
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0 of 0 people found the following review helpful. Will make you rethinking your preconceived notions of 18th lifeBy MountainmanGreat work on a piece of history that is underrepresented. A social history work that forces the reader to rethinking their assumptions of the colonial period. Based on good investigated history that will make you think you are reading a novel at times.5 of 6 people found the following review helpful. Still has me thinkingBy Jim SquireAs stereotypically historically-illiterate engineer I am about the least likely person to read colonial American non-fiction; but I found this story very compelling. On one hand; as the rich footnoting shows; the account is very real. But on the other; it is almost unreal in the movie-like twists in plot; showing how one man’s intelligence and indomitable spirit can create a rich life in an often-hostile world; yet does not suffer from a Disney-esque saccharine ending. It will leave you thinking about what happened; what it foretells; and what it means about people long after you finish the book.0 of 0 people found the following review helpful. Five StarsBy Sylvia EcholsAn excellent book and well documented.
