Robert E. Lee is best remembered as the superb general who held the Union commanders at bay until his outnumbered, out-gunned and poorly fed army was finally overwhelmed by superior forces. Today's leaders, especially those contending for scarce resources while meeting the challenges posed by better financed and more technically advanced competitors, will profit from Lee's example. What Lee accomplished with his tattered troops was nothing short of spectacular and is the stuff of legends. "The Genius of Robert E. Lee" portrays Lee's greatness without falling prey to the myth that he was a perfect leader. Lee's mistakes and failures form the basis for the important lessons we can learn from his experiences. Drawing on the writings of Robert E. Lee, Al Kaltman condenses Lee's management brilliance into 260 concise, essential strategies for communicating new initiatives and goals, reacting to changing priorities, sustaining peak performance against great odds, and turning failure into new opportunities. Kaltman presents the organizational genius of a man who left behind a lasting legacy of unparalleled integrity, strategic vision, and leadership charisma. "The Genius of Robert E. Lee" is a masterful blend of biography and management.

Includes index.

Preface -- Pull out all the stops: January 1807-August 1837 -- The work wasn't wasted: August 1837-August 1846 -- Super hero: August 1846-June 1848 -- Prepare yourself: June 1848-March 1855 -- Take command: March 1855-March 1861 -- Conflicting principles: April 1861-March 1862 -- To boldly go: March-July 1862 -- Continuous improvement: July 1862-January 1863 -- The perfect combination: January 1863-April 1864 -- The winning image: May 1864-April 1865 -- A lasting legacy: April 1865-October 1870.