Lead, Follow or Get Out of the Way: Inspirational Stories and Quotes About Leadership, Courage and the Remarkable Human Spirit

To the benefit of all of us, the world is filled with remarkable and fascinating leaders. This book is about some of them and the timeless bits of wisdom they have offered us. It is not, however, a tribute to their inspiration and spirit. It is about that which they provided our world and how they so successfully were able to change it.

To accomplish this, the author examines some of our most treasured stories of leadership, courage and valor. He uses fascinating (and often suspenseful), true-life events to demonstrate the meaning and value of leadership and successful leadership. Following each story, the author provides an array of thought-provoking quotes from the famous and the obscure, as well as some of his own. This book will rekindle your faith in humanity, restore your belief in the greatness of human character, and ignite the flame of leadership inside you. Every reader will find it educational as well as entertaining. Here is what a few readers have said about Lead, Follow or Get Out of The Way:

“A truly inspirational read for folks of all ages and from all walks of life. Dr. Rose’s unique writing style reaches to the depths of our inner leader and leaves us with the notion we are all capable of great and wondrous accomplishments when either given the opportunity or faced with seemingly insurmountable challenges.” —Richard V. Davis, Author

“As a lifelong educator, this book has a real place in the classrooms for today’s young adults. Wonderful narratives, reminders of our history, the inspiring words of others, and the author’s own insights provide the reader with optimism, courage, and an appreciation for the gifts others have so selfishly given us.” —Janet A. Harris, MS.ED., Educator

“What an impressive and entertaining read this is. I love the stories which lead each chapter and being surprised by who they were about. The endless lists of quotes which follow each story are inspiring and motivational. This is the perfect gift for any reader, of almost any age.!” Urah!—Col. Victor Hailey, USMC, Retired

This book belongs in everyone’s library and makes for a perfect gift.