Review of Lesson 1: Leveraging Leadership in Everyday Life by LTC John VanDusen

Daniel Peat

doi:10.21061/jvs.v10i1.552

Review of Lesson 1: Leveraging Leadership in Everyday Life by LTC John VanDusen

Journal of Veterans Studies

Volume 10 (2024): Issue 1

By: Daniel Peat

Open Access

|May 2024

Abstract

This review critically examines Lesson 1: Leveraging Leadership in Everyday Life by LTC John VanDusen (Road to Awesome, LLC, 2021, 162 pages). The review explores the book's strengths, such as its practical approach and real-world scenarios, and its limitations, including a strong military focus. The review also discusses the book's pedagogical value, recommending it as a supplementary resource in leadership education. This analysis aims to guide educators and students in utilizing the book effectively within leadership studies.

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