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Front-Line Leadership

How to Eliminate Complacency and Build All-In Engagement

Nelson, Patrick

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1. Edition July 2024
240 Pages, Hardcover
Wiley & Sons Ltd

ISBN: 978-1-394-24075-3
John Wiley & Sons

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Expand your leadership toolkit and help others achieve their full potential with these empowering stories and lessons from the battlefield

In Front-Line Leadership: How to Eliminate Complacency and Build All-In Engagement, experienced leader and veteran Patrick Nelson delivers an inspiring and exciting discussion of real-world leadership that changes lives and gets results. Born out of his experience as a paratrooper in the US Army--where he led soldiers during three combat deployments and earned a Bronze Star Medal and Purple Heart--the book will explore first-hand accounts of the author's time in combat that shed light on how you can lead men and women in academic, business, non-profit, military, and governmental settings.

The book offers deep insights into developing a growth mindset, service-based leadership, forward-looking accountability, and how to build self-awareness. The stories within make it clear that leadership is not just a position or title, but rather the behaviors that we demonstrate. Additionally, each chapter culminates with a practical takeaway for the reader to challenge themselves daily. You'll also find:
* Strategies for getting "unstuck" in your personal and professional life
* Techniques for developing a clear understanding of who you are and what you can bring to an organization as a leader
* Ways to propel your leadership skills forward by focusing on what you can offer others, instead of what others can give you

Perfect for managers, executives, directors, and other business leaders, Front-Line Leadership is also a must-read for active military service members, non-profit professionals, government workers and leaders, athletes, teachers, and anyone else tasked with shaping and encouraging the efforts of others.

Introduction xi

Part I Leading Yourself 1

Chapter 1 Discover and Ignite Your Purpose 3

Purpose Is Your Journey, Not Your Job 6

Proactively Pursuing Opportunities 6

Committing to Your Path 9

Changing Your Course 11

Handling Adversity While Finding Your

Purpose 15

Your Challenge 18

Chapter 2 Embracing a Growth Mindset 19

Understanding Your Own Expectations 22

Managing Your Reactions 24

Growing Through Who You Know 27

Your Challenge 30

Chapter 3 Practicing Resilience 31

Getting Bad News 33

Holding Space and Emotional Intelligence 36

Surrounding Yourself with the Right People 39

Maintaining Perspective 42

Your Challenge 46

Chapter 4 Continuous Improvement 47

Learning While Working 50

Seeking Out New Opportunities 53

Transitioning Development Is an

Ongoing Journey 55

Being SMART About Setting Goals 58

Your Challenge 60

Part II Leading Teams 61

Chapter 5 Leading by Example 63

Incoming! 66

Setting the Example 71

Putting It into Practice 75

Your Challenge 77

Chapter 6 Service-Based Leadership 79

Willingness to Learn 81

Leading Alongside People 83

Building Authentic Relationships 84

Having Difficult Conversations 87

Intimidating People Isn't Leading

Them 90

Your Challenge 91

Chapter 7 Motivating Others 93

What Is Motivation? 95

Meet Greg 96

Getting Back in the Fight 98

Intrinsic Motivation and Extrinsic Motivation 100

Driven by Values 103

How Motivation Works 108

Your Challenge 109

Chapter 8 The Art of Delegation 113

Delegating to Grow 115

Why Delegate? 117

Challenges to Delegating 119

How to Delegate Effectively 121

Your Challenge 125

Part III Leading the Culture 129

Chapter 9 Creating a Culture of Accountability 131

Learning the Hard Way 134

Forward-Looking

Accountability 136

Taking Accountability in the Heat of the Moment 138

Guiding Principles of Accountability 142

Rolling with a Culture of Accountability 145

Your Challenge 148

Chapter 10 Building a Positive Workplace Culture 151

Why a Positive Workplace Culture Matters 153

When a Workplace Culture Has Problems 155

When a Workplace Culture Works Well 156

How to Make a Difference 158

The Power of Respect and Recognition 160

Your Challenge 166

Chapter 11 Engaging and Empowering Others to Lead Cultural Change 169

Engage and Empower 171

Iron Fist 173

Turning the Culture Around 175

Working Together 178

Case Studies 181

Shifting a Safety Culture 183

Your Challenge 185

Chapter 12 Making a Difference 187

Part I: Leading Yourself 189

Part II: Leading the Team 190

Part III: Leading the Culture 192

Your Journey 193

Acknowledgments 195

About the author 197

Index 199
"Patrick Nelson is an extraordinary young man whose gift for relating his personal journey through combat and recovery is simultaneously inspiring, entertaining, and quietly instructive. It is a story that all Americans should hear, and only he can tell it."
--Retired Army General Stanley McChrystal


"During my Naval Service, I learned that success hinges on the fundamental principles of leading oneself, one's team, and shaping a thriving culture. Patrick Nelson encapsulates these foundational principles with unparalleled clarity and depth in Front-Line Leadership, illuminating the path to success with wisdom distilled from the front lines. Nelson's insights will ignite your potential and propel you toward greatness, whether you're a seasoned executive or an aspiring leader."

--John R. Miles, author of Passion Struck and host of the Passion Struck podcast

"Patrick Nelson's Front-Line Leadership delivers invaluable insights gleaned from real-world combat experiences, resonating deeply with my own work on We Were Soldiers. His emphasis on growth mindset, service-based leadership, and accountability transcends military contexts, offering practical wisdom for leaders in any field. Nelson's authentic storytelling and actionable takeaways make this book essential reading for those committed to unlocking their leadership potential. I highly recommend it to anyone striving to make a meaningful impact through principled leadership."
--Randall Wallace, writer, producer, director, We Were Soldiers, Braveheart, Pearl Harbor
PATRICK NELSON is an experienced leader who spent nearly seven years in the US Army as a paratrooper. He completed three combat deployments leading soldiers, earning the Bronze Star and the Purple Heart during his service. He's a recognized speaker and trainer who regularly facilitates leadership development programs for businesses of all sizes.