“Leadership principles from one of the most important historical leaders of the American West. In this remarkable book, Louise Wallace tells the story of Chief Joseph of the Nez Perce in a way that hasn’t been done before. She relates the greatness of Chief Joseph, one of the ‘most romantic and important figures in the history of the Pacific Northwest,’ in the light of twelve practical leadership skills that he demonstrated. Louise weaves the story of Chief Joseph’s powerful guidance of his people with leadership principles such as reconciling demands, dealing with uncertainty, and predictive accuracy.
It’s a great way to learn leadership while studying an important part of US history.”
Man of Peace, Warrior by Necessity “5.0 out of 5 stars. So many great quotes from Chief Joseph in this book. The author does a great job of outlining how Chief Joseph exemplified the qualities of a great leader. I am amazed by the scope of influence Chief Joseph had in his own life time, as well as since then.”
A New Look at Chief Joseph “5.0 out of 5 stars. When I was in school, one of my teachers was a member of the Nez Perce tribe. He often talked about his heritage and Chief Joseph, which got me interested in researching more about him. I found this book to be insightful and interesting, offering some new views into Chief Joseph’s choices and leadership. I enjoyed that it was taken from the perspective of what an exceptional leader he was. Very interesting and engaging read.”
Love How the Book Is Set Up “5 stars. Wonderful read! It’s not just a biography, but a biography through the lens of qualities of good leadership, which gave each chapter focus and depth. Such an interesting, enjoyable and creative way to set up the whole book.”
Well Written and Researched “This was thoroughly researched and brought to light of a great leader the Joseph was. Knowing and looking to what was best for his peoples welfare. Gained great insight and can read this book again.”
Chief Joseph and the Nez Perce Nation “An unbiased, well researched outline of the qualities that made Chief Joseph of the Nez Perce an effective leader. If you are interested in Native American History, this is a great book for you.”
Wonderful Read About Chief Joseph “A wonderful book detailing Chief Joseph’s story. Lots of wonderful quotes from all sides. Do wish there was a bit more detail in the actual battles themselves, but overall a wonderful read!!”