Trust-Based Leadership: Marine Corps Leadership Concepts for Today’s Business Leaders

This 574 page book details how the author effectively adapted and applied Marine Corps leadership concepts while serving as a business leader–and how he leverages the Trust-Based Leadership(tm) model to help others become World-Class Leaders. Section I – Marine Corps Leadership This section covers time-tested Marine Corps Leadership philosophies and concepts that have proven to be effective in the business world. Topics covered include: * The Marine Mindset * Teacher-Scholar 360deg Concept * The 5 Laws of Leadership * The 5 Pillars of Leadership * The 3 Main Responsibilities of Leaders * Leadership’s 3 “Secret Weapons” Section II – Trust-Based Leadership(tm) Retiring from the Marine Corps in 1998, Mike quickly became a C-level executive in a publicly traded company. He’s captured his knowledge and lessons learned in the Trust-Based Leadership(tm) model and uses it to teach business leaders how to maximize their potential and gain a competitive edge. Topics covered include: * 10 Enabling Concepts of Trust-Based Leadership(tm) * Mission Tactics & Commander’s Intent * The 2 Types of Friction * Standard Operating Procedures * Common Operating Language Section III – The Trust-Based Leader Successfully implementing The Trust-Based Leadership(tm) model requires a specific type of leader willing to adopt and develop the key leadership qualities, traits, and techniques discussed in great detail in this section. Topics covered include: * 10 Key Attributes of the Trust-Based Leader * Authority vs Responsibility * Decisiveness in Chaotic Environments * Trust, Delegation and Supervision * Esprit de Corps: Developing Team Players * The “Leaders Eat Last” Philosophy * The 3 Leadership Styles Section IV – Lessons Learned An enlightening series of anecdotes that convey leadership lessons Mike has learned on the battlefield and in the boardroom. Topics covered include: * The Leadership Epiphany (Why You Must Have It NOW!) * Top 10 Reasons Leaders Succeed * Top 10 Reasons Leaders Fail * Leadership vs. Management * The 3 Big Questions (The Best Leaders Ask Them!) * The 4 Words of Confidence and 6 Words of Destruction Section V – Leadership Articles These articles provide real-world examples of how Marine Corps leadership concepts have been applied in Corporate America. Based upon Mike’s personal experiences, they help others learn how they can effectively utilize the Trust-Based Leadership(tm) model in their unique environments. Topics covered include: * Ettore’s Rules: 24 Rules for Leadership Success * Coping with Adversity, Setbacks, and Disappointments * The 5 Leadership “Blind Spots” (And How to Avoid Them!) * Having “Tough Conversations” and Conflict Resolution * Developing and Mentoring Other Leaders Mike is highly regarded for his unique ability to help leaders rapidly elevate their skills as they create and sustain high-performance teams. He wrote this book to help leaders at all levels maximize their potential and become World Class Leaders. Get Your Copy Now!