Striving for Perfection

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Striving for Perfection

Developing Professional Black Officers

Military history Ethnic studies Advice on careers and achieving success

Author: Gerald D. Curry

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Language: English

Published by: iUniverse

Published on: 23rd April 2013

Format: LCP-protected ePub

Size: 360 Kb

ISBN: 9781475984804


Overview

The success of today's military officers rests squarely on the shoulders of the men and women of the past. In Striving for Perfection, author Gerald D. Curry, a former US Airforce Colonel, reaches back through the annals of history to help today's professional military officers navigate a successful career. Curry shares rarely known insights on historical accomplishments from every major war in US history, from the Revolutionary War through the Global War on Terrorism. He pulls unique examples of success strategies, cultural understandings, and sage advice from African American servicemen and women who have worn the uniform.

Unique Perspectives

Striving for Perfection goes beyond the typical leadership principles by offering significant experiences told from an African American perspective— from the only people deliberately brought to America for the sole purpose of servitude. Curry shows how black American patriots consistently looked beyond their current circumstances and served gallantly while seeking equality and social justice.

Purpose and Audience

This guide describes the barriers that have existed within most African American communities, and it narrates how these neighborhoods continually birth great leaders. Although geared toward military professionals, Striving for Perfection can help all leaders in any profession who supervise and work with African Americans. Introducing proven success strategies, it provides a better understanding of diversity and inclusion.

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