"The Art of War" Review

I recently finished the Barnes and Noble edition of

"The Art of War" by Sun Tzu.
The classic composed by a Chinese war legend
Helped continue feudal conflicts throughout Chinese history.
Containing a blue print to successful army management,
It presents principles to follow for both leading an army
And leading anything else.
Although some points are irrelevant outside of the context of war,
Many ideas and rules translate to managing a team.
It was thought provoking, interesting, and a quick read.
It didn't really meet my expectations,
but I would like to share a story from an introduction:

(paraphrased)
Sun Tzu was born into a family that owned knowledge about war.
Much like an apprenticeship,
Sun Tzu grew under the guidance of war strategists.
Unlike his priors, he took the time to record his nontraditional principles for generations to come.
A king heard about his nontraditional management style and asked to test his principles.
Sun Tzu agreed.
But, the King wanted to test the principles with women rather than a proper army.
Thus, Sun Tzu was given an army of women,
Composed of the kings concubines and servants to teach how to march.
He assigned each company of women a leader from among the ranks.
He explained to the leaders and the army of women
The commands of facing straight, turning right and left, and turning around.
He then gave the women an order to "about face."
The women simply giggled.
So, Sun Tzu wrote the King addressing the issue:
"When an army fails to follow the commands,
It is a result of poor leadership.
Therefore, the leadership must be executed and new officers established."
The King tried to protest such an action
Because his favorite women were in the leadership.
However, Sun Tzu wrote that favoritism must not be shown to an army.
So, Sun Tzu, in plain sight of the entire army,
Beheaded each woman in leadership.
He then assigned a new leader to each company of women.
After reviewing the marching orders, he gave his first command.
The women marched perfectly.
He then wrote to the King:
"Your army is ready, sir."