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 360 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