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A Passion for Leadership

Lessons on Change and Reform from Fifty Years of Public Service

Robert M. Gates

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Description

A Passion for Leadership (2016) offers leadership strategies based on the challenges of driving change within large organizations. It draws from a range of experiences in managing complex bureaucracies, emphasizing approaches for making them more agile and accountable and providing practical insights for anyone looking to lead and reform an institutional structure.

Who Should Listen

  • Aspiring leaders seeking change management skills
  • Government officials interested in bureaucratic reform
  • Business executives aiming for organizational efficiency

About the Authors

Robert M. Gates is a former US Secretary of Defense and leader with a career spanning several decades in public service, including roles within the CIA and as president of Texas A&M University. Known for his pragmatic approach to leadership and reform, Gates is also the author of several best-selling books, including Duty and Exercise of Power.