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Front-Line Leadership
How to Eliminate Complacency and Build All-In Engagement
"Patrick Nelson is an extraordinary young man whose gift for relating his personal journey through combat and recovery is simultaneously inspiring, entertaining, and quietly instructive. It is a story that all Americans should hear, and only he can tell it.” "During my Naval Service, I learned that success hinges on the fundamental principles of leading oneself, one's team, and shaping a thriving culture. Patrick Nelson encapsulates these foundational principles with unparalleled clarity and depth in Front-Line Leadership, illuminating the path to success with wisdom distilled from the front lines. Nelson's insights will ignite your potential and propel you toward greatness, whether you're a seasoned executive or an aspiring leader." —John R. Miles, author of Passion Struck and host of the Passion Struck podcast "Patrick Nelson's Front-Line Leadership delivers invaluable insights gleaned from real-world combat experiences, resonating deeply with my own work on We Were Soldiers. His emphasis on growth mindset, service-based leadership, and accountability transcends military contexts, offering practical wisdom for leaders in any field. Nelson's authentic storytelling and actionable takeaways make this book essential reading for those committed to unlocking their leadership potential. I highly recommend it to anyone striving to make a meaningful impact through principled leadership.” “Too often, military-to-civilian books overfocus on strategy and lose the leadership component. Nelson’s focus on leadership foundations, setting examples and teaching is welcome… This book is a must for any soldier transitioning to the civilian world, and it also would be a key reference for undergraduate and graduate business classes stressing the importance of leadership. Nelson has delivered an excellent first work that brings the value of military skills to a broad audience.”
—Retired Army General Stanley McChrystal
—Randall Wallace, writer, producer, director, We Were Soldiers, Braveheart, Pearl Harbor
—ARMY magazine
Patrick Nelson (Author)
9781394240753, Wiley
Hardback, published 1 July 2024
240 pages
23.1 x 15.8 x 3.3 cm, 0.431 kg
Expand your leadership toolkit and help others achieve their full potential with these empowering stories and lessons from the battlefield In Front-Line Leadership: How to Eliminate Complacency and Build All-In Engagement, experienced leader and veteran Patrick Nelson delivers an inspiring and exciting discussion of real-world leadership that changes lives and gets results. Born out of his experience as a paratrooper in the US Army—where he led soldiers during three combat deployments and earned a Bronze Star Medal and Purple Heart—the book will explore first-hand accounts of the author's time in combat that shed light on how you can lead men and women in academic, business, non-profit, military, and governmental settings. The book offers deep insights into developing a growth mindset, service-based leadership, forward-looking accountability, and how to build self-awareness. The stories within make it clear that leadership is not just a position or title, but rather the behaviors that we demonstrate. Additionally, each chapter culminates with a practical takeaway for the reader to challenge themselves daily. You'll also find:
Perfect for managers, executives, directors, and other business leaders, Front-Line Leadership is also a must-read for active military service members, non-profit professionals, government workers and leaders, athletes, teachers, and anyone else tasked with shaping and encouraging the efforts of others.
Introduction xi Part I Leading Yourself 1 Chapter 1 Discover and Ignite Your Purpose 3 Purpose Is Your Journey, Not Your Job 6 Proactively Pursuing Opportunities 6 Committing to Your Path 9 Changing Your Course 11 Handling Adversity While Finding Your Purpose 15 Your Challenge 18 Chapter 2 Embracing a Growth Mindset 19 Understanding Your Own Expectations 22 Managing Your Reactions 24 Growing Through Who You Know 27 Your Challenge 30 Chapter 3 Practicing Resilience 31 Getting Bad News 33 Holding Space and Emotional Intelligence 36 Surrounding Yourself with the Right People 39 Maintaining Perspective 42 Your Challenge 46 Chapter 4 Continuous Improvement 47 Learning While Working 50 Seeking Out New Opportunities 53 Transitioning Development Is an Ongoing Journey 55 Being SMART About Setting Goals 58 Your Challenge 60 Part II Leading Teams 61 Chapter 5 Leading by Example 63 Incoming! 66 Setting the Example 71 Putting It into Practice 75 Your Challenge 77 Chapter 6 Service-Based Leadership 79 Willingness to Learn 81 Leading Alongside People 83 Building Authentic Relationships 84 Having Difficult Conversations 87 Intimidating People Isn’t Leading Them 90 Your Challenge 91 Chapter 7 Motivating Others 93 What Is Motivation? 95 Meet Greg 96 Getting Back in the Fight 98 Intrinsic Motivation and Extrinsic Motivation 100 Driven by Values 103 How Motivation Works 108 Your Challenge 109 Chapter 8 The Art of Delegation 113 Delegating to Grow 115 Why Delegate? 117 Challenges to Delegating 119 How to Delegate Effectively 121 Your Challenge 125 Part III Leading the Culture 129 Chapter 9 Creating a Culture of Accountability 131 Learning the Hard Way 134 Forward-Looking Accountability 136 Taking Accountability in the Heat of the Moment 138 Guiding Principles of Accountability 142 Rolling with a Culture of Accountability 145 Your Challenge 148 Chapter 10 Building a Positive Workplace Culture 151 Why a Positive Workplace Culture Matters 153 When a Workplace Culture Has Problems 155 When a Workplace Culture Works Well 156 How to Make a Difference 158 The Power of Respect and Recognition 160 Your Challenge 166 Chapter 11 Engaging and Empowering Others to Lead Cultural Change 169 Engage and Empower 171 Iron Fist 173 Turning the Culture Around 175 Working Together 178 Case Studies 181 Shifting a Safety Culture 183 Your Challenge 185 Chapter 12 Making a Difference 187 Part I: Leading Yourself 189 Part II: Leading the Team 190 Part III: Leading the Culture 192 Your Journey 193 Acknowledgments 195 About the author 197 Index 199
Subject Areas: Business & management [KJ]
