This makes the book extremely applicable in military situations, because it speaks to the military leader and troops expressly at many points. It is also applicable in non-military situations, because it appeals to the teamwork nature that most people crave, and it also appeals to just about anyone who has served in the military, because they understand the very nature of Pacetta's ideas and theories. If thoroughly analyzed, most businesses do resemble military organizations. There are rules that must be followed, tactics to plan, goals to reach, an "enemy" the business must conquer (your competition), and innovations to make the business more competitive than the enemy. Thus, Pacetta's militaristic views are useful for just about any organization, and they make sense. They may seem hardnosed at first, but they are actually quite practical and quite successful when they are applied to businesses that need more impetus to succeed.

Many of these principles of leadership are exhibited in my own work environment. Luckily, I work for a company that is interested in leadership and team buildings exercises. They sponsor a yearly staff retreat for all the employees (even part-time), and this helps the staff bond and maintain a close relationship that seems to work in our business environment. I think that one of the most important lessons Pacetta's book has to offer is acknowledgement. He writes, "If a rep or an entire team made plan, I always noted it and thanked them" (Pacetta 77). He talks about acknowledgement...

They say "thank you" and they even give out some goofy awards at the staff retreat. They are fun, but they are also group recognition, and you might not be surprised that many staff members keep these awards framed and hanging over their desks and workspaces. Teambuilding is important in my company, and so is building trust and loyalty. Most of the people I work with enjoy their jobs, trust their managers and their co-workers, and are loyal to the company because the company treats them well, recognizes their achievements, and rewards them with decent pay and benefits, and some perks. I think it a good example of good leadership and management, and that working there has given me a good idea of the workplace, and what I want out of my career. I hope that I can be as good a manager as some of the people I work with are.
In conclusion, I would recommend this interesting book to other readers. At first, I thought it was just another self-help management book that had little new to say. However, I found myself enjoying the book, looking forward to finding out what happened to Pacetta's Cleveland group, and how he managed to turn things around. It is a management book that I would consider adding to my bookshelf for future reference.