Leadership from the Darkside: There's Nothing More Instructive Than a Bad Example

Kennedy, Chris

ISBN 10: 1942936117 / ISBN 13: 9781942936114

Published by Chris Kennedy Publishing, 2016

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Synopsis:

How do you train people to become better leaders? Almost 200,000 books exist on the topic, and American companies spend almost $14 billion annually on the pursuit of leadership training, but so far no one has come up with the definitive answer. The U.S. military spends more on leadership training than most organizations, and it should: its officers run a business with millions of employees in hundreds of countries across the planet, and at any moment its leaders might have to order their subordinates to make the ultimate sacrifice.Military leadership training teaches 11 behaviors that the services believe are the key to creating effective leaders. The problem with this training, though, is that most adult learners forget nearly 50% of what they learn within two weeks. How can a leadership trainer increase retention and create better leaders? Stories. Research has shown our brains become more active when we tell stories. We are wired for storytelling, and we learn better when information is presented through stories.Leadership from the Darkside illustrates leadership principles with fascinating true stories of military leadership gone wrong, from every branch of the military. No matter whether you are a CEO leading a diverse multinational business or a novice filling your first decision-making position, this book will change the way you view leadership and help you become the leader you want to be.

About the Author: A bestselling Science Fiction/Fantasy author and speaker, Chris Kennedy is a former naval aviator and elementary school principal. In his 20 years of naval service, Chris flew over 3,000 hours in attack and reconnaissance aircraft, while leading departments of up to 200 men and women while on the ground. He was responsible for developing and implementing a 32-person center of excellence, the only such center given by the U.S. to NATO. During his five years as an elementary principal, he led his school of 250 to prominence in the county as the "gold standard for excellence in education."

Called "fantastic" and "a great speaker," he has coached hundreds of beginning authors and budding novelists on how to self-publish their stories at a variety of conferences, conventions and writing guild presentations, and he is a leader of unsurpassed skill who consistently turns disparate individuals into synergistic teams.

Chris lives in Virginia Beach, Virginia, with his wife and family. He is currently working with the Navy to help shape Navy training processes for the year 2025. He is the holder of a doctorate in educational leadership and master's degrees in both business and public administration.

Bibliographic Details

Title: Leadership from the Darkside: There's ...
Publisher: Chris Kennedy Publishing
Publication Date: 2016
Binding: Paperback
Condition: Very Good
Dust Jacket Condition: No Jacket