Take Command, Kelly Perdew
Take Command, Kelly Perdew
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Take Command
10 Leadership Principles I Learned in the Military and Put to Work for Donald Trump

Author: Kelly Perdew

Narrator: Kelly Perdew with Brent Osborn

Unabridged: 4 hr 41 min

Format: Digital Audiobook Download

Published: 01/01/2006

Categories: Nonfiction, History

Synopsis

Kelly Perdewwinner of The Apprentice 2has it what it takes to lead. His secret weapon: the principles he learned at West Point, as a U.S. Army Intelligence Officer, and as an Airborne Rangerprinciples that hes applied to business with the same firepower determination that makes our military the best on the battlefield. In Take Command, he shows how business luminaries with military training, such as Donald Trump, Ross Perot, Marty Evans, Bill Coleman, and Roger Staubach, have achieved their success.

About Kelly Perdew

Kelly Perdew graduated from the United States military academy, West Point, the Anderson School of Management at UCLA, and the UCLA School of Law. He served as a military intelligence officer in the US Army and successfully completed both Airborne and Ranger training. Before winning and becoming “The Apprentice,” Kelly proved himself as an innovative high-tech entrepreneur. He recently started a new business with Donald Trump that provides a direct marketing channel for premium brands.

Reviews

Goodreads review by James on June 06, 2017

This is a fairly good read using the military as the backdrop. The author pulls heavily from his Army background and this is the draw for me that made the book appealing. As for his success on The Apprentice, I was unaware of that connection since I don't watch the show. After this book, I will try......more

Goodreads review by Eric on July 11, 2021

I agree with most of the Author's views on this book. It's an ok read.......more

Goodreads review by Rosie on March 02, 2024

Basic.......more

Goodreads review by Daniel on April 21, 2013

Good book--not great. I agreed with about 95% of it, just thought there wasn't anything poignant or overwhelmingly memorable. Perdew is a straightforward writer, and that can be appreciated. The book makes a quality case for why veterans are outstanding candidates for business, and why and how the m......more

Goodreads review by Christopher on December 15, 2015

Excellent book, very inspiring. I watched season two of The Apprentice and remember Kelly Perdew winning. Reading this book was a great way to see how the military can be a great path to success. It was also inspiring to read how Kelly and others have incorporated the ten principles he talks about i......more

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