The Rumsfeld Way

Over the past four decades, whether in the offices of corporate America or the corridors of the White House, Donald Rumsfeld's uncanny knack for clear thinking and no-nonsense action has repeatedly been called upon during tones of crisis. Now, in the most important assignment of his career, Secretary of Defense Rumsfeld finds himself leading America's war on terrorism. The Rumsfeld Way provides an enlightening and provocative look at the man the Washington Post has called "the Articulator in Chief," and outlines the leadership skills, methods, and strategies that have made Donald Rumsfeld one of today's most trusted and accomplished public figures.

The Rumsfeld Way examines Rumsfeld's many career challenges, details what he did to quickly and clearheadedly deal with each, and reveals how he has engineered some of twentieth century America's most stunning victories - when those around him had all but conceded defeat.

Contents

• PART 1 EVOLUTION OF A STATESMAN
• • CH. 1 The Road to Kandahar
  • CH. 2 Rumsfeld: Who and Why?
• PART 11 LESSONS FROM A HARD-CHARGING CEO
• • CH. 3 Mission First
  • CH. 4 Straight Talk
  • CH. 5 All the Right Moves
  • CH. 6 Crafting Coalitions
  • CH. 7 The Consequence of Values
  • CH. 8 The War CEO
  • CH. 9 Acquiring and Using Intelligence
  • CH. 10 Mastering the Agenda
  • CH. 11 The Pragmatic Leader
  • CH. 12 The Determined Warrior