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

nThis 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 LeadershipThis 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 MindsetTeacher-Scholar 360 ConceptThe 5 Laws of LeadershipThe 5 Pillars of LeadershipThe 3 Main Responsibilities of LeadersLeadership's 3 Secret WeaponsSection 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 IntentThe 2 Types of FrictionStandard Operating ProceduresCommon Operating LanguageSection III - The Trust-Based LeaderSuccessfully 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 LeaderAuthority vs ResponsibilityDecisiveness in Chaotic EnvironmentsTrust, Delegation and SupervisionEsprit de Corps: Developing Team PlayersThe Leaders Eat Last PhilosophyThe 3 Leadership StylesSection IV - Lessons LearnedAn 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 SucceedTop 10 Reasons Leaders FailLeadership vs. ManagementThe 3 Big Questions (The Best Leaders Ask Them )The 4 Words of Confidence and 6 Words of DestructionSection V - Leadership ArticlesThese 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 SuccessCoping with Adversity, Setbacks, and Disappointments