The Shops at Mount Vernon George Washington’s Leadership Lessons

By James C. Rees with Stephen Spignesi. ISBN 978-0-470-08887-6. Copyright 2007. Hardcover with 214 pages including 8 illustrated pages, bibliography, and index.  

From the former Executive Director of Mount Vernon comes an enlightening guide to the leadership wisdom of America’s first great leader. George Washington was more than just an inspiring battlefield commander; he was critical to the founding and success of the United States of America. This book reveals Washington’s character, his leadership, his vision and most surprising of all, his business skills and acumen. 

This book is from the recommended George Washington Reading Pin Resource List for Scouts. By successfully reading one or more of the books on the list about the life of George Washington, your Scouts can earn a special George Washington Reading Pin.