A Higher Standard

Summary

A Higher Standard takes a candid look at the exciting military career of US Army General Ann Dunwoody, who received her fourth star—a rank never before reached by a woman—in her fourth decade of service. From her first command leading 200 soldiers to her final one leading 69,000, Dunwoody reveals the challenges she faced and the changes she initiated by sharing both the smallest moments and the most pivotal events in her career.

With a foreword by Facebook COO Sheryl Sandberg, author of the bestseller Lean In, this book offers sound leadership principles, insight into critical issues facing our nation, and applicable lessons for achieving success in any field.