Leadership Secrets of the Salvation Army

Leadership Secrets was an informative read full of useful information and wise teachings regarding leadership. The book comes at the issue from a business perspective, tying in biblical content and amazing victories had by the Salvation Army in developing a strong organization. I highly recommend th......more

This was a very interesting book about how organizations function in regards to religion and community. I would highly recommend it as a weekend book to spark some ideas.......more

This book is about the Salvation Army you never knew. Behind the scenes of their work for with addicts, their stores, Christmas campaigns and their preaching is an organization of dedicated people who are efficient, caring and growth minded. There is great advice with illustrative examples on how to......more

Very preachy and self-congratulatory. Of course you can run cheap ('Effective') if people work for free thinking that it will lead to some kind of eternal life. Very powerful incentive and control utilized since ancient time (e.g., built pyramids, sent rich men on crusades, fuel hundred year wars.........more

I found this a refreshing look at how business ought to run. Watson doesn't try at all to hide the values that the Salvation Army holds, but rather shows how their values have made them one of the most effective organizations in the world. He occasionally drifts into too much "business-speak," but h......more