Responsibility First: Transform Yourself at the United States Military Academy

Author: (USA) Ed Ruggero
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Publish Date: 2006-07-01
Features: This book provides an in-depth look at the life of the United States Military Academy, the premier institution for leadership training in the U.S., during its bicentennial year. Ed Ruggero, who was once a student and instructor at West Point, observes this elite school with a keen eye on how it cultivates "moral leaders" who dominate the U.S. military. He meticulously examines how their powerful leadership is honed. With profound insight and exceptional writing skills, Ruggero immerses himself in the demanding and busy life of cadets: the initially exhausting training, the strict cadet hierarchy, the intense classroom activities, and the interactions between lower-ranking first-year "recruits" and their senior instructors. The book also showcases the responsibilities of officers at the officer, (lieutenant), and soldier levels, who witness all the events that unfold in this unique institution.