Taking the Cape Off: How to Lead Through Mental Illness, Unimaginable Grief and Loss - Softcover

Kenny, Patrick J.

Softcover

ISBN 10: 1733338578 ISBN 13: 9781733338578

Publisher: Global Wellness Media / Strategic Edge Innovations Publishing, 2020

Synopsis

A Personal Guide on How to Lead through Mental Illness, Unimaginable Grief, and Loss

Taking the Cape Off shares Fire Chief Pat Kenny's journey to overcome his perceived failure as a leader in his most cherished duty, that of being a protector. His "Cape" failed to protect his 20-year-old son Sean from dying by suicide after a lifelong battle with mental illness. His anguish was complicated by his role as the leader of a fire department.

This is not a story of darkness but rather one of hope as he reveals the path he took to move forward with his life and return to a leadership role. In this book, he will share:

• How you as a leader can address the stigma attached to mental illness in the workplace, at home, or with friends, utilizing professional resources and relying on your faith.
• How you can develop the leadership communication skills necessary to help you both personally and professionally when faced with any health crisis.
• How to foster a continuing, loving relationship with your deceased loved one's memory by acknowledging the signs you receive from the hereafter.

This comprehensive handbook is for leaders in any profession, for grief-stricken parents, and for anyone who struggles with the stigma of mental health. You will receive insight and guidance from the author’s personal experiences to help you understand and embrace the limitations of your leadership—your Cape—so that you can serve those suffering from mental illness, enhance your leadership, and enrich your life.

TAKING THE CAPE OFF is a 2022 Gold Recipient of the Mom’s Choice Awards® Honoring Excellence.

TAKING THE CAPE OFF won the Gold Medal Award in the Non-Fiction – Grief/Hardship category for the 2021 Readers' Favorite International Book Award Contest.

TAKING THE CAPE OFF is an Award-Winning Finalist in the Parenting & Family, and Spirituality categories of the 2021 Best Book Awards sponsored by American Book Fest.

About this title

About the Author

PATRICK J. KENNY has been a member of the fire service for over 38 years, a chief officer for over 25 years, and before retiring was the Fire Chief in Western Spring, Illinois. A popular speaker, he has presented throughout the US and in multiple countries on Mayday for Mental Health® for more than a decade. He has written articles on mental health, leadership, fire safety, and fire code challenges. In 2004, he was awarded the Fire Chief of the Year by the Illinois Fire Chiefs Association, in 2020-2021 he was awarded the George D. Post Instructor of the Year by the Fire Engineering/International Society of Fire Service Instructors (ISFSI), and in 2021 he was awarded Fire Chief Emeritus status by the Executive Board of the Illinois Fire Chiefs Association.

Edition details

• Publisher: Global Wellness Media / Strategic Edge Innovations Publishing
• Publication date: 2020
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 1733338578
• ISBN 13: 9781733338578
• Binding: Paperback
• Number of pages: 342