8 Lessons in Military Leadership for Entrepreneurs by Robert Kiyosaki

8 Lessons in Military Leadership for Entrepreneurs by Robert Kiyosaki

Table of Contents

• Summary
• Overview
• Quotes by Robert Kiyosaki
• Final Verdict

Summary

8 Lessons in Millitary Leadership for Entrepreneurs is one of the best book by Robert Kiyosaki. This book was published in 12 May 2015. 

We already have reviewed few books of Robert Kiyosaki you should check those also. 

If you don't know, Robert Kiyosaki has years of experience of Merchant Marine Academy at Kings Point. He served in the United States Marine Corps. So he has huge knowledge and experience of Marines and Millitary Leadership.

This book uncovers the reason behind failures of New Entrepreneurs. Robert Kiyosaki has said that, In Business you always heard about ABC, Always Be Closing and in military its Always be Caring.

The caring should be in order of Mission, Team and then Self

Robert Kiyosaki has combined their Military Experience and knowledge of Business Strategies in this book. He has also included compelling stories, Examples and unique way of comparing two different cultures.

According to the Robert Kiyosaki Training, Decipline and Leadership taught in the military services are also required in business Management.

Overview

Robert Kiyosaki kept this book short at arround 240 pages. I finished this book in single seating. Ok one more thing, you can't finish this book by reading it, rather it is a continuous process of understanding, what exactly Robert Kiyosaki wants to say through this book.

You may have seen many new entrepreneur who starts new business with a lot of excitement but few of them fails due to lack of knowledge and experience. This book has given 8 lessons so you won't fail when you starting a new business.

I like the way Robert Kiyosaki has compared both Business and Military strategies and management methods. From this I can say that, there many things arround us we just have to open our mind and should learn from these and improve ourselves with Kaizen technique. 

Now, what is difference between those who succeeded and those who failed? Robert Kiyosaki has given the answer, because of lack of certain skills and values. 

Business is like a battle and you must keep fighting to win this battle. 

This book is perfect for everyone regardless who they are and in what profession they are. Its simply about learning from military techniques and culture and applying those in business to to grow the business.

Quotes by Robert Kiyosaki

• If you are going to be an entrepreneur, selling is your most important skill,” he told me.
• Leaders are people who invest the time to develop the ability to get the response they want
• Poor leaders blame their workers. Poor salespeople
• Practice to your presentations and your pitch until you get the response you want.
• In other words, it’s not what you say. It is the feedback you get that is your measure of success or failure.

Final Verdict

Robert Kiyosaki has perfectly explained the ways with which you can be a successful businessman. They have compared business management with Military strategies, and suggested to act accordingly.

8 Lessons in Military Leadership includes:

1. Mission and Team
2. Descipline
3. Respect
4. Authority
5. Speed
6. Leaders and Teachers
7. Sales and Leadership

I would Strongly recommend this book to anyone who wants to be an entrepreneur or wants to start their own business.