Over the past four decades, whether in the offices of corporate America or the corridors of the White House, Donald Rumsfeld's uncanny knack for clear thinking and no-nonsense action has repeatedly been called upon during times of crisis. Now, in the most important assignment of his career, Secretary of Defense Rumsfeld finds himself leading America's war on terrorism. "The Rumsfeld Way provides an enlightening and provocative look at the man the "Washington Post has called "the Articulator in Chief," and outlines the leadership skills, methods, and strategies that have made Donald Rumsfeld one of today's most trusted and accomplished public figures.

"The Rumsfeld Way examines Rumsfeld's many career challenges, details what he did to quickly and clearheadedly deal with each, and reveals how he has engineered some of twentieth century America's most stunning victories--when those around,him had all but conceded defeat.Position yourself for success--Guard against fantasy Gain knowledge and make it work--Craft coalitions Set a strategic direction--Speak your mind

When President Gerald Ford--on the heels of Watergate--needed a chief of staff with the skills and energy to reunite a fractured and fragmented White House, he called on Donald Rumsfeld.

Later, when ailing pharmaceutical giant G.D. Searle needed a visionary, decisive CEO to pull it from its near-death spiral, it too called on Don Rumsfeld.

And when the United States, reeling from the deadliest act of terror ever committed on its native soil, needed a solid and experienced leader to guide it througha newly treacherous and high-stakes battle, who stepped up to the front line?

Rumsfeld.

But who is Donald Rumsfeld, this man who always seems to find himself in the right place at the right time, with the right answers? Wha