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  • Genre:self-help
  • Sub-genre:Personal Growth / Success
  • Language:English
  • Pages:196
  • eBook ISBN:9798317821241
  • Hardcover ISBN:9798317821234

Leadership in Unexpected Places

The Extraordinary Power of Ordinary People

By Jon Michaels

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Overview


What if the best leadership lessons don't come from CEOs, politicians, all-star athletes, or celebrities—but from people you've never heard of? Leadership in Unexpected Places goes beyond the usual big names you see online—the ones everyone posts about—and instead shares stories you likely haven't heard but won't soon forget. Each one offers inspiration, along with practical lessons you can apply to develop your own leadership style.

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Description


In Leadership in Unexpected Places you'll read about:

  - The man who volunteered to be imprisoned in a notorious Nazi concentration camp, Auschwitz, and led a secret resistance by using fake carpentry skills and even lice to torment his captors.

  - The hidden biases that cause us to follow the wrong leaders—and how to find better ones.

  - How a small-town firefighter knew exactly when to call "Mayday" to save a trapped colleague inside a burning house.

  - An inner-city chess team and their determined coaches who defied expectations and won a national championship.

  - The psychology behind why authenticity and reliability—not fame or charisma—are the real foundations of leadership.

  - A young woman who learned to swim with a rope tied around her waist and went on to shatter expectations (and maybe invented the bikini and a new type of swim goggles along the way).

If you've ever wondered what kind of leader you want to be—or doubted you're "ready" to lead—these stories will show you that real leadership starts with character, not a title. When it's time to lead, don't look up. Look around. You'll find leadership in unexpected places—and extraordinary power in ordinary people.

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About The Author


Jon Michaels spent close to ten years on active duty with the United States Marines as a captain and naval aviator. He flew the CH-53E Super Stallion and was deployed twice overseas, then finished his military career as a flight instructor teaching new lieutenants how to fly. He then attended graduate school and received a master of business administration degree. After working with his family's jewelry business, Jon transitioned to the energy and environment space, where he has since been dedicating his time and efforts. He lives in San Francisco with his wife, two sons, and dog. He is also the author of Say Yes: Foundational Lessons from Combat Town, the Quigley, and Taking Invisible Paths.
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Book Reviews

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Grant
An excellent young adult book on leadership! Leadership in Unexpected Places is an excellent book for young adult audiences to learn fundamental psychology topics. It provides some positive reinforcement on how to approach life in a humble and realistic manner. The story goes into 4-5 incredible lesser known examples of leadership which I won’t spoil. Audiences will be inspired by the likes of Trudy Ederle and Witold Pilecki. With inspiration from thinkers such as Adam Grant and Amy Edmondson this is a unique piece of reading for any young leader on a high school sports team, volunteer organization, or budding career. Get a copy to read a good book and support an excellent author! Don’t miss the twitch strategy! Read more
Lynne
Leadership in Unexpected Places I loved his first book and have been anticipating the second. Another great read! A refreshingly unique take on leadership: one-of-a-kind stories and lessons, told in a way that is easy to digest. I have kids who are just out of college and I am going to get copies for them! Read more
Nanette
Leadership in Unexpected Places is delightful! This is a book that combines great story telling with the author's humorous, candid, and easy-to-understand reflections on his takeaways from leadership lessons illustrated as well as applications for today's - or tomorrow's - leaders. It's not only an enjoyable and quick read, but also a great tutorial for those who want to be better leaders. The language and lessons are easy enough for a high schooler to implement, but equally valuable for those who are challenged in current leadership positions. I highly recommend this book as both a fun break as well as a useful tool in guiding others toward win-win outcomes. Read more
Brian
Great Read! Great book! I'm a high school principal and can envision this being very helpful to kids as they start leading clubs, being captains of sports teams, and try to figure out their own leadership style. Definitely check it out! Read more