A Passion for Leadership
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A Passion for Leadership

Robert M. Gates

Lessons on Change and Reform from Fifty Years of Public Service

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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.

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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.

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

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