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"No Pressure...But Don't Mess This Up" by Gabriel Avilla is an authentic approach to leading within the most influential position an officer can serve in the Air Force: Squadron Commander. Don't be another cog in the machine! Lead boldly and be the leader that you've always wanted to follow.

Leading in the modern military across multiple generations takes a constantly evolving set of skills to ensure no one is left behind. Being selected to serve as a squadron commander in the Air Force is potentially the greatest level of influence you can have on people that will last for the rest of their career. "No Pressure...But Don't Mess This Up" provides practical advice and reality-tested recommendations on how you can successfully serve across your command tour and be the inspirational leader everyone needs you to be.

Gabriel "gaberock" Avilla currently serves as a Colonel in the active-duty U.S. Air Force and has twice served as a squadron commander. His passion for leadership and sharing his lessons learned drove him to write No Pressure...But Don't Mess This Up. Gabriel shares authentic stories and advice for the audience to absorb and incorporate into their own leadership style. This book isn't your typical self-improvement material, but rather the type of advice to help you grow to be a genuine leader that never loses their sense of individuality. If you're ready to be the leader you've always wanted to follow, you've found the right place to get started!