Examines George Washington's three spectacularly successful careers as an executive: general, president, and tycoon.

Originally published: 2008.

A Note on Style and Spelling -- Introduction: Founding CEO -- I. Problems -- 1. Start-ups -- 2. Strategy -- 3. The future -- 4. Small stuff -- 5. Management style -- 6. Communication -- 7. Timing -- II. People -- 1. Unusual people -- 2. Troublemakers -- 3. Superiors and Subordinates -- 4. Failure and Betrayal -- 5. Enemies -- 6. Allies -- 7. Sex and Drugs -- 8. Courtesy -- 9. Bringing out the best -- 10. Personnel -- III. Self -- 1. Identify your strengths -- 2. Build your strengths -- 3. Avoid weaknesses -- 4. Control your flaws -- 5. Succession -- We Must Take Men.