Inspired, Not Retired: Leadership Lessons from Father to Son - Softcover

Randolph Jr, Dr Burl

Softcover

ISBN 10: 1087904668 ISBN 13: 9781087904665

Publisher: Mywingman LLC, 2020

Synopsis

He spent over three decades proudly serving his country. But his greatest lessons came from one unique bond.
 
For Dr. Burl Randolph, Jr., leadership began at home as a young boy. Though his father was a man of few words, he was molded by his parent's actions for a future filled with achievement. And when the decorated military officer faced his own retirement, he recalled the profound message his dad imparted many years before:

"A man ought to always stay busy."
 
Far more than a tribute to an instrumental figure in his life, Dr. Randolph offers a powerful narrative illustrating the mentoring influence a strong parent can have on a child's development. Becoming a well-credentialed leadership expert in his own right, Dr. Randolph defended his country for nearly 32 years in the US Army, retiring as a colonel after three combat tours in Iraq.
 
In this unique memoir and account of life-lessons-learned, you'll discover:

- Ways simple yet meaningful relationships can impart long-lasting wisdom
- The value of being inspired to lead others
- The potential impact of an influential mentor on generating respect, patience, and loyalty
- Why knowing yourself is your greatest asset
- How pursuing your passion will go far beyond a career to leave a legacy, and much, much more!
 
Inspired, Not Retired is an extraordinary homage to a bond like no other. If you like true-life stories of courage and resilience, learning how mentorship can help with pivotal transitions, and deeply felt love and honor, then you'll be moved by Dr. Burl Randolph, Jr.'s astonishing biography.
 
Buy Inspired, Not Retired to explore a man's deepest strength today!

About this title

About the Author

Colonel Burl Randolph Jr., US Army, Retired, and has nearly 32 years of Army service. He is a decorated combat veteran with three tours in Iraq. He has spent his entire life Helping Leaders Design Legacies That Last © 2015 through inspired leadership, coaching, and mentoring. In the Army, Colonel Randolph sought and accepted the challenges of management and leadership through 15 leadership positions in 20 locations across the United States, Europe, and the Middle East. He first served as a Team Chief and last held the position of Chief Executive Officer (CEO) for Intelligence and Security.
 
After retirement, Colonel Randolph formed a Business Leadership and management Consulting company, MyWingman, LLC, focusing on Action-oriented, Results-based, Value-driven service as a Trusted Agent. He also completed and holds a Doctor of Management in Organizational Leadership (DM). In his Legacy Expression Line of Business, Dr./Colonel Randolph pursued his passion of writing and helped transform writers into authors. He has authored, co-authored, or edited 14 books in paperback, eBook, audiobook, workbook, and hardcover books.

From the Back Cover

Leaders are developed over time and with great care. No matter what leadership position a person occupies, without the necessary tools to influence, support, coordinate, collaborate, and communicate,leadership can become a burden. Because leaders are developed, having the requisite amount of time and care invested in someone can make the differences between good and bad leadership, success and failure. Inspired, Not Retired is about the time, effort, and care a father invested in his son. This ultimate mentoring relationship resulted in leadership lessons used throughout a successful military career.

Great leadership inspires us throughout our lives, and retirement marks the successful completion of only the first half. In this book, Dr. Randolph illustrates how positive parental influence through mentoring can cultivate a declared introvert into a highly effective and successful leader. Leadership should inspire us to begin another chapter while continuously serving others. Mentorship can provide understanding along the way.

From the Inside Flap

"Real Leaders grasp that excellence in the Leadership craft doesn't just come from experience. It comes when you dedicate the time to reflect on and learn from that experience. If you want an aid to reflect and learn about leadership; buy this book, read this book and use this book. Your team, your peers and your boss will thank you."

Vincent E. Boles, Major General (MG), US Army (Retired),founder, Vincent E. Boles, LLC and author, 4-3-2-1 Leadership:What America's Sons and Daughters Taught Me on My Way from Second Lieutenant to Two-Star General

"A must read! With this book, Dr. Randolph challenges leaders to think deeper, driving better decisions on how to be a more effective leader. By using storytelling and real-life experiences, he breaks down the process, allowing for easier execution."

Michael J. Parejko, Chief Executive Officer, Mississippi Valley Regional Blood Center

"I grew up in a single parent home raised by my mother. I sometimes envied Burl for having that extra parental resource. I do believe that by being friends with Burl throughout high school I picked up some secondary effects of his father that flowed from Burl,Sr., to Burl, Jr., on to me."

Lonnie Johnson, Chief Information Officer, KVC Health Systems, Inc and author of the Forward for the book Inspired, Not Retired: Leadership Lessons from Father to Son

Edition details

• Publisher: Mywingman LLC
• Publication date: 2020
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 1087904668
• ISBN 13: 9781087904665
• Binding: Paperback
• Number of pages: 230