Ep. 154 - George Washington's Leadership Secrets

His father died when was 11.  His formal education ended at 14.  By 17, he had mastered trigonometry and geometry and worked as a surveyor in the American West.  Beyond that, he was a solider, leader and our country's first President.  Yet, among all of his extraordinary accomplishments, Washington showed our new country what leadership was and is.  After victory in the revolutionary war, he resigned his military commission, rather than attempting to seize power. He led the Constitutional Convention by barely speaking a word. And at the end of his term as President, he walked away and allowed the Presidency to pass on to another.  He showed us leadership traits in his ability to communicate, collaborate and be civil.  He taught us the importance of trust in those who work under you and the need for humility.  President Washington is the archetype of the modern leader and his influence runs directly through each of his presidential successors.  Discussing the legacy of President Washington, we are thrilled to have an incredible leader joining our panel, Read Adm. (ret) Peter Cressy, Ed D a renowned expert on leadership.  Joining the Admiral, we have our all-star panel returning to discuss the incredible leadership lessons of President Washington.