{"product_id":"front-line-leadership-isbn-9781394240753","title":"Front-Line Leadership","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eExpand your leadership toolkit and help others achieve their full potential with these empowering stories and lessons from the battlefield\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eIn \u003ci\u003eFront-Line Leadership: How to Eliminate Complacency and Build All-In Engagement,\u003c\/i\u003e 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.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eThe 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:\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cul\u003e \u003cli\u003eStrategies for getting “unstuck” in your personal and professional life\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eTechniques for developing a clear understanding of who you are and what you can bring to an organization as a leader\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eWays to propel your leadership skills forward by focusing on what you can offer others, instead of what others can give you\u003c\/li\u003e \u003c\/ul\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003ePerfect for managers, executives, directors, and other business leaders, \u003ci\u003eFront-Line Leadership\u003c\/i\u003e 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.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eIntroduction xi\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003ePart I Leading Yourself 1\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eChapter 1 Discover and Ignite Your Purpose 3\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003ePurpose Is Your Journey, Not Your Job 6\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eProactively Pursuing Opportunities 6\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eCommitting to Your Path 9\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eChanging Your Course 11\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eHandling Adversity While Finding Your Purpose 15\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eYour Challenge 18\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eChapter 2 Embracing a Growth Mindset 19\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eUnderstanding Your Own Expectations 22\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eManaging Your Reactions 24\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eGrowing Through Who You Know 27\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eYour Challenge 30\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eChapter 3 Practicing Resilience 31\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eGetting Bad News 33\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eHolding Space and Emotional Intelligence 36\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eSurrounding Yourself with the Right People 39\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eMaintaining Perspective 42\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eYour Challenge 46\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eChapter 4 Continuous Improvement 47\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eLearning While Working 50\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eSeeking Out New Opportunities 53\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eTransitioning Development Is an Ongoing Journey 55\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eBeing SMART About Setting Goals 58\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eYour Challenge 60\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003ePart II Leading Teams 61\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eChapter 5 Leading by Example 63\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eIncoming! 66\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eSetting the Example 71\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003ePutting It into Practice 75\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eYour Challenge 77\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eChapter 6 Service-Based Leadership 79\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eWillingness to Learn 81\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eLeading Alongside People 83\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eBuilding Authentic Relationships 84\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eHaving Difficult Conversations 87\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eIntimidating People Isn’t Leading Them 90\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eYour Challenge 91\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eChapter 7 Motivating Others 93\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eWhat Is Motivation? 95\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eMeet Greg 96\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eGetting Back in the Fight 98\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eIntrinsic Motivation and Extrinsic Motivation 100\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eDriven by Values 103\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eHow Motivation Works 108\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eYour Challenge 109\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eChapter 8 The Art of Delegation 113\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eDelegating to Grow 115\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eWhy Delegate? 117\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eChallenges to Delegating 119\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eHow to Delegate Effectively 121\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eYour Challenge 125\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003ePart III Leading the Culture 129\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eChapter 9 Creating a Culture of Accountability 131\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eLearning the Hard Way 134\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eForward-Looking Accountability 136\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eTaking Accountability in the Heat of the Moment 138\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eGuiding Principles of Accountability 142\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eRolling with a Culture of Accountability 145\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eYour Challenge 148\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eChapter 10 Building a Positive Workplace Culture 151\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eWhy a Positive Workplace Culture Matters 153\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eWhen a Workplace Culture Has Problems 155\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eWhen a Workplace Culture Works Well 156\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eHow to Make a Difference 158\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eThe Power of Respect and Recognition 160\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eYour Challenge 166\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eChapter 11 Engaging and Empowering Others to Lead Cultural Change 169\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eEngage and Empower 171\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eIron Fist 173\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eTurning the Culture Around 175\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eWorking Together 178\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eCase Studies 181\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eShifting a Safety Culture 183\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eYour Challenge 185\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eChapter 12 Making a Difference 187\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003ePart I: Leading Yourself 189\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003ePart II: Leading the Team 190\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003ePart III: Leading the Culture 192\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eYour Journey 193\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eAcknowledgments 195\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eAbout the author 197\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eIndex 199\u003c\/p\u003e  \u003cp\u003e \u003cb\u003ePATRICK NELSON \u003c\/b\u003e is an experienced leader who spent nearly seven years in the US Army as a paratrooper. He completed three combat deployments leading soldiers, earning the Bronze Star and the Purple Heart during his service. He’s a recognized speaker and trainer who regularly facilitates leadership development programs for businesses of all sizes.  \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eIn \u003ci\u003eFront-Line Leadership: How to Eliminate Complacency and Build All-In Engagement,\u003c\/i\u003e Purple Heart recipient and renowned leadership speaker Patrick Nelson delivers an inspiring and exciting new take on real-world leadership that changes lives and gets results. Drawing heavily on the author's experience as a paratrooper in the US Army—where he led soldiers during three combat deployments—the book explores firsthand accounts of the author's time in combat that sheds light on how you can lead men and women in academic, business, nonprofit, military, and government settings.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eYou'll find startling insights into developing a growth mindset, service-based leadership, forward-looking accountability, and building self-awareness. Each chapter of the book culminates in a practical takeaway for the reader, allowing them to continuously challenge themselves and their teams.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003ci\u003eFront-Line Leadership \u003c\/i\u003eoffers strategies you can employ immediately to get \"unstuck\" in your personal and professional life, as well as techniques for developing a clear understanding of who you are and what you can bring to an organization as a leader.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003ePerfect for executives, managers, directors, entrepreneurs, founders, and other business leaders, \u003ci\u003eFront-Line Leadership\u003c\/i\u003e is a must-read for active military service members, nonprofit professionals, government leaders and workers, athletes, teachers, and anyone else tasked with shaping and encouraging the efforts of others. It's the engaging and practical leadership roadmap you've been waiting for.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003ePraise for FRONT * LINE LEADERSHIP\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\"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.\"\u003cbr\u003e—\u003cb\u003eSTANLEY McCHRYSTAL,\u003c\/b\u003e Retired Army General\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\"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 \u003ci\u003eFront-Line Leadership\u003c\/i\u003e, 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.\"\u003cbr\u003e—\u003cb\u003eJOHN R. MILES, \u003c\/b\u003eauthor of \u003ci\u003ePassion Struck\u003c\/i\u003e and host of the \u003ci\u003ePassion Struck\u003c\/i\u003e podcast\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\"Patrick Nelson's \u003ci\u003eFront-Line Leadership\u003c\/i\u003e delivers invaluable insights gleaned from real-world combat experiences, resonating deeply with my own work on \u003ci\u003eWe Were Soldiers.\u003c\/i\u003e 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.\"\u003cbr\u003e—\u003cb\u003eRANDALL WALLACE, \u003c\/b\u003ewriter, producer, director, \u003ci\u003eWe Were Soldiers, Braveheart, Pearl Harbor\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\"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.”\u003cbr\u003e—Retired Army General \u003cb\u003eStanley McChrystal\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\"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.\"\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e—\u003cb\u003eJohn R. Miles\u003c\/b\u003e, author of \u003ci\u003ePassion Struck\u003c\/i\u003e and host of the Passion Struck podcast\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\"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.” \u003cbr\u003e—\u003cb\u003eRandall Wallace\u003c\/b\u003e, writer, producer, director, \u003ci\u003eWe Were Soldiers, Braveheart, Pearl Harbor\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e“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.”\u003cbr\u003e—\u003cb\u003eARMY magazine\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Wiley","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47989250523365,"sku":"NP9781394240753","price":28.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1842\/7735\/files\/9781394240753.jpg?v=1761783379","url":"https:\/\/k12savings.com\/es\/products\/front-line-leadership-isbn-9781394240753","provider":"K12savings","version":"1.0","type":"link"}