Ten Rules for High-Stakes Leaders: A Program Manager’s Playbook from the Defense Industry

Bartkiewicz, Joseph

ISBN 13: 9798263584405

Published by Independently published, 2025

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Bibliographic Details

• Title: Ten Rules for High-Stakes Leaders: A Program Manager?s Playbook from the Defense Industry
• Publisher: Independently published
• Publication Date: 2025
• Language: English
• ISBN 13: 9798263584405
• Binding: Soft cover
• Condition: New

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Synopsis

In Ten Rules for High-Stakes Leaders, veteran program manager Joseph Bartkiewicz distills over 30 years of defense industry experience into a practical field guide for leaders at every level. From the Stryker Double-V Hull to the MRAP and Abrams M1A2 programs, Bartkiewicz has led teams where deadlines weren’t just about money—they were about lives and missions.

Through gripping real-world stories, each chapter reveals a core leadership rule—presence, accountability, integrity, empathy, communication, responsibility, influence, mentorship, and resilience—and gives you tools to put it into action immediately.

Each rule comes with:
A real-world story from high-stakes leadership
Actionable tools you can use right away
Reflection prompts to sharpen your style
A weekly practice to build habits that last

Whether you’re a new manager or a seasoned executive, this book is your playbook for leading with clarity, courage, and character when it matters most.