Trust-Based Leadership

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 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

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 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
• 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 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 the Trust-Based Leadership model in their unique environments. Topics covered include:

• Ettore's Rules: 24 Rules for Leader...