If you stopped at this book, it means you are not satisfied just being an okay leader. You are done with lackluster performances and settling for the status quo. You want to be great, you want to be an awesome leader, and that is what brought you to this book.
Well, you are in the right place. This book is not going to teach you how to be feared or how to manipulate people. We are not going to discuss how to be a "boss" or "bossy." Instead, we are going to talk about how to be a leader - a great one.
I wrote this book because I am passionate about leadership. I have spent a lifetime in the military, and I have seen first-hand how leadership can make or break a team. I have also spent time in corporate America, and I have witnessed the same thing. Leadership matters.
The principles in this book were influenced by my time in the military and my experience in corporate leadership. They are not theoretical concepts; they are tried and true methods that I have seen work time and time again.
I want to celebrate you, for taking the proactive approach to improving your own leadership skillset. That is what sets you apart from the rest. You are not content with being mediocre, and you are willing to put in the work to be great. That is admirable.
But let me be clear, being a great leader is not easy. It requires hard work, dedication, and a willingness to be uncomfortable. It means admitting when you are wrong, being humble enough to ask for help, and having the courage to make tough decisions.
This book is not going to be a feel-good, pat-on-the-back type of book. It is going to challenge you, push you, and sometimes even make you angry. But if you are willing to put in the work, I promise you, it will be worth it.
With each principle we will break down what happens if we get it wrong, what happens if we get it right, and how the hell do we do it! Leaving no question about what we WANT to see and how to make it happen!
