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The Marshall Effect (Part 1)
Bob Weinstein is a journalist who covers technology, project management, the workplace and career development.
When most people think of great military leaders, names like George Patton and Dwight D. Eisenhower immediately come to mind. But there were many others who were equally influential and, more importantly, had a powerful impact on world events. The history books have recorded their accomplishments, but they never became household names. That’s a pity, because they played a major part in shaping military policy and directing massive military operations that led to many brilliant victories. They are great leaders and project managers, and incredible lessons can be from their lives.
In 2008, I wrote about the part Curtis LeMay played in bringing World War ll to a speedy end. This year, I’m putting together a series about unrecognized leaders who also deserve to be in the leadership spotlight. George C. Marshall, best known for crafting the Marshall Plan--a program that fostered the economic recovery and reconstruction of Europe between 1948 and 1952--is one of them.
Marshall was a brilliant strategist who played a critical role in shaping American history between 1939 and 1951. Unlike many of America’s most famous generals, he shunned publicity and avoided the spotlight. Going all the way back to his years at Virginia Military Institute in Lexington, Va., he had a reputation as an elegant, confident gentleman. Ironically, while he played a …
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