The Habit of Excellence: Why British Army Leadership Works

This book is so impactful. If you want to become a better leader, read this book--Eddie Jones, Head Coach, England national rugby union team

Offers proven tools and strategies ... This excellent book challenges popular assumptions about British Army leadership, revealing what makes it the "gold standard"--Matthew Syed, author of Rebel Ideas

Excellent. It's hard to see how any leader, whatever their field, wouldn't benefit from reading and rereading it--Ed Smith, New Statesman

Offers lessons for all managers

--Financial Times

Valuable in any walk of life--General Sir Mike Jackson, former Chief of the General Staff

This very readable book uncovers the skills and qualities that have made Sandhurst a byword for effective leadership. I could not recommend this exceptional book more--General The Lord David Richards, former Chief of the Defence Staff

Great leadership is fundamentally a question of character . . . This is a handbook for those aspiring to be great leaders everywhere--Lord Mark Sedwill, former Cabinet Secretary and National Security Advisor

A terrific book - one that is full of insights and lessons that will be of enormous value to leaders in all fields!--General David Petraeus, former Director of the CIA

Lieutenant Colonel Langley Sharp's elaboration of the British Army's approach to leadership is comprehensive and clearly written, and provides valuable lessons for soldiers and civilians alike. As organisations grapple with the enormous changes underway - whether due to rapid technological advances or the changes in working practices brought about by the pandemic - understanding the basics of leadership will be essential if leaders and their organisations are to survive and thrive in our fast-paced environment

--Karin von Hippel, Director-General, RUSI

There are lessons in the approach to leadership taken by the military that apply to business and other walks of life . . . the principles set out here are worthy of attention--Roger Trapp, Forbes