Courage to Execute
What Elite U.S. Military Units Can Teach Business About Leadership and Team Performance
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Stephen Bel Davies
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James D. Murphy
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How to build a culture of high performance within your organization.
The US military in general, and its many elite organizations in particular, possesses a culture of high performance. Courage to Execute outlines the six basic principles that operate at the foundation of high performance, which include leadership, organization, communication, knowledge, experience, and discipline, known together as LOCKED. When all are practiced effectively, teamwork emerges. But the most elusive quality that exists at the heart of all elite military teams, the element that organizations and businesses deeply desire to perform more efficiently and effectively, is trust. Trust is easily spent, but hard won.
Author James Murphy, an employer of approximately 50 senior military officers that have served in elite units such as the US Navy Blue Angels, US Navy SEALS, and US Army Rangers, shares a multitude of personal leadership stories that illustrates the principles of LOCKED. He also shares compelling anecdotes from leaders in elite units of the US Military.
Written by James D. Murphy, founder and CEO of Afterburner, Inc., which has trained over 1.5 million executives, sales professionals, and business people from every industry in Afterburner's Flawless Execution Model, and its unique, high-energy programs. Courage to Execute will help you develop effective leadership skills and build high-performance teams that out-compete your rivals every time.
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Decorated Navy SEAL and successful businessman Brent Gleeson shares his revolutionary approach to navigating and leading change in the workplace - with a foreword by New York Times best-selling author Mark Owen. Inspired by his time as a Navy SEAL and building successful organizations in the business world, Brent Gleeson has created a revolutionary approach for today's existing and emerging business leaders and managers to improve their ability to successfully navigate organizational change.
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5 out of 5 stars
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Excellent Book for any Leader.
- By Robert on 05-10-18
By: Brent Gleeson, and others
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The Navy SEAL Art of War
- Leadership Lessons From the World's Most Elite Fighting Force
- By: Rob Roy
- Narrated by: Corey Allen
- Length: 5 hrs and 44 mins
- Unabridged
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Overall4.5 out of 5 stars 115
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Performance4.5 out of 5 stars 101
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Story4.5 out of 5 stars 100
Hailed by INC. magazine as "America's toughest CEO coach", retired Navy SEAL Rob Roy teams with former national security correspondent Chris Lawson to pen this innovative guide on leadership. The Navy SEAL Art of War explores how battle-tested skills employed by SEAL teams can translate to the boardroom, helping leaders of all stripes thrive when the pressure is on.
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1 out of 5 stars
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waste of time and money
- By Tracker Buckmann on 09-11-15
By: Rob Roy
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The Air Force Way of War
- US Tactics and Training after Vietnam
- By: Brian Laslie
- Narrated by: Robert J. Eckrich
- Length: 8 hrs and 32 mins
- Unabridged
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Overall4.5 out of 5 stars 59
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Performance4 out of 5 stars 53
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Story4 out of 5 stars 53
In The Air Force Way of War, Brian D. Laslie examines the revolution in pilot instruction that Red Flag brought about after Vietnam. The program's new instruction methods were dubbed "realistic" because they prepared pilots for real-life situations better than the simple cockpit simulations of the past. In addition to discussing the program's methods, Laslie analyzes the way its graduates actually functioned in combat during the 1980s and '90s in places such as Grenada, Panama, Libya, and Iraq.
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5 out of 5 stars
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Enlightening!
- By NAWestbrook on 02-14-17
By: Brian Laslie
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First, Fast, Fearless
- How to Lead Like a Navy SEAL
- By: Brian "Iron Ed" Hiner
- Narrated by: Scott Pollak
- Length: 7 hrs and 49 mins
- Unabridged
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Overall5 out of 5 stars 34
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Performance5 out of 5 stars 32
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Story5 out of 5 stars 32
Competing in the global economy isn't unlike guerrilla warfare. Your competitors come at you from unexpected places with surprising force, and the marketplace is constantly shifting. As a leader, what do you do to empower your business and your people not only to survive but to thrive - and win? First, Fast, Fearless is a practical guide for the business leader who wants to learn from the best of the best how to build and lead effective teams in conditions of volatility, uncertainty, complexity, ambiguity, and constant change.
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5 out of 5 stars
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Fantastic
- By Amazon Customer on 06-24-24
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Lemay
- By: Barrett Tillman
- Narrated by: Tom Weiner
- Length: 6 hrs
- Unabridged
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Overall4.5 out of 5 stars 289
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Performance4.5 out of 5 stars 243
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Story4.5 out of 5 stars 241
Packed with breathtaking air battles and ground tactics, this new addition to the Great Generals series features the controversial command and strategies of the former Air Force Chief of Staff. Curtis LeMay was a terrifying, complex, and brilliant general. In World War II, he ordered the firebombing of Tokyo and was in charge when atomic bombs were dropped on Japan.
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3 out of 5 stars
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A Biased Look at A Great Air Force Leader
- By Bishop on 02-11-20
By: Barrett Tillman
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Red Team
- How to Succeed by Thinking Like the Enemy
- By: Micah Zenko
- Narrated by: Christopher Lane
- Length: 11 hrs and 2 mins
- Unabridged
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Overall4 out of 5 stars 358
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Performance4.5 out of 5 stars 312
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Story4 out of 5 stars 311
Red teaming. It is a practice as old as the Devil's Advocate, the 11th-century Vatican official charged with discrediting candidates for sainthood. Today, red teams - comprised primarily of fearless skeptics and those assuming the role of saboteurs who seek to better understand the interests, intentions, and capabilities of institutions or potential competitors - are used widely in both the public and private sector.
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2 out of 5 stars
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Repetitive
- By Pax S Whitmore on 07-12-16
By: Micah Zenko
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Small Unit Leadership
- A Commonsense Approach
- By: Dandridge M. Malone
- Narrated by: Alan Bomar Jones
- Length: 7 hrs and 14 mins
- Unabridged
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Overall4.5 out of 5 stars 88
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Performance4.5 out of 5 stars 81
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Story4.5 out of 5 stars 81
What does it take to get the job done? How do you get the men in your unit to do what you say? To follow you into battle and shoot to kill? How do you build the confidence that spurs men on to do their jobs, to stand by their leaders and each other? Find the answers to these questions and more, in this classic for those who have to get the job done---military or not.
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3 out of 5 stars
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Terrible narrator
- By Barrett Breland on 11-13-17
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Army of None
- Autonomous Weapons and the Future of War
- By: Paul Scharre
- Narrated by: Roger Wayne
- Length: 13 hrs and 21 mins
- Unabridged
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Overall4.5 out of 5 stars 533
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Performance4.5 out of 5 stars 455
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Story4.5 out of 5 stars 451
Paul Scharre, a Pentagon defense expert and former U.S. Army Ranger, explores what it would mean to give machines authority over the ultimate decision of life or death. Scharre's far-ranging investigation examines the emergence of autonomous weapons, the movement to ban them, and the legal and ethical issues surrounding their use. Through interviews with defense experts, ethicists, psychologists, and activists, Scharre surveys what challenges might face "centaur warfighters" on future battlefields.
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4 out of 5 stars
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Robots, weapons, and AI oh my!
- By Tyler Quinn on 07-24-18
By: Paul Scharre
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How Did That Happen?
- Holding People Accountable for Results the Positive, Principled Way
- By: Roger Connors, Tom Smith
- Narrated by: Lloyd James
- Length: 9 hrs and 53 mins
- Unabridged
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Overall4 out of 5 stars 98
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Performance4 out of 5 stars 62
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Story4.5 out of 5 stars 62
Drawing on case studies, many from client companies, the authors show how to establish clear expectations and manage the unmet expectations that inevitably occur. And they offer a positive, principled way that engages hearts and minds. This book can help people at every level---from senior executives to front-line workers---enjoy greater productivity, profitability, and job satisfaction.
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1 out of 5 stars
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HELP - How Can I Get The Lost Hours Back ?
- By Mike on 09-23-09
By: Roger Connors, and others
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The Accidental Admiral
- A Sailor Takes Command at NATO
- By: ADM. James Stavridis USN - Ret.
- Narrated by: Bob Souer
- Length: 7 hrs and 35 mins
- Unabridged
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Overall4.5 out of 5 stars 49
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Performance4.5 out of 5 stars 43
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Story4.5 out of 5 stars 42
After he was selected to be NATO's 16th Supreme Allied Commander, the New York Times described Jim Stavridis as a "Renaissance admiral." A US Naval Academy graduate with a master's degree and doctorate from Tufts University, conversant in both French and Spanish, this author of numerous books and articles impressed the Navy's leaders and senior Pentagon civilians. The Accidental Admiral offers an intimate look at the challenges of directing NATO operations in Afghanistan, military intervention in Libya, and preparation for possible war in Syria.
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4 out of 5 stars
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Insider View on Complexity in Nato
- By Theo Horesh on 05-16-22
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Teamwork 101
- What Every Leader Needs to Know
- By: John C. Maxwell
- Narrated by: Sean Runnette
- Length: 2 hrs and 19 mins
- Unabridged
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Overall4.5 out of 5 stars 49
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Performance4.5 out of 5 stars 41
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Story4.5 out of 5 stars 39
"Teamwork is always at the heart of great achievement," says New York Times best-selling author John C. Maxwell. "The question isn't whether teams add value. The question is whether we will acknowledge that fact and work to become better team players." This concise, power-packed game plan can help you create an environment that results in victory and fulfillment for the whole team.
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5 out of 5 stars
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Quick "read"<br />
- By Anonymous on 06-29-15
By: John C. Maxwell
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Leadership and Training for the Fight
- A Few Thoughts on Leadership and Training from a Former Special Operations Soldier
- By: Paul R. Howe
- Narrated by: Pete Larkin
- Length: 12 hrs and 17 mins
- Unabridged
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Overall4.5 out of 5 stars 572
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Performance4.5 out of 5 stars 515
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Story4.5 out of 5 stars 507
Tested and effective leadership and teaching advice based on riveting combat stories from a Special Operations veteran. In Leadership and Training for the Fight, MSG Paul R. Howe, U.S. Army Retired, shares ideas on leadership that he has developed through extensive combat experience. Howe tells riveting stories of military operations and analyzes leadership concepts. He also gives advice on how to understand students and how to refine your teaching methods. Written with the unique insight of a Special Operations soldier, this book is the perfect guide for anyone interested in improving leadership skills.
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1 out of 5 stars
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Congratulations on your assignment, SWAT Team Ldr
- By J on 03-03-17
By: Paul R. Howe
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The Leadership Secrets of Colin Powell
- By: Oren Harari
- Narrated by: Chris Ryan
- Length: 4 hrs and 24 mins
- Unabridged
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Overall5 out of 5 stars 29
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Performance5 out of 5 stars 23
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Story5 out of 5 stars 23
Colin Powell is the classic American success story. Born in Harlem to immigrant parents, Powell rose through the ranks of the US military to become chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff, and a soft-spoken, steel-willed Desert Storm hero. Always seemingly one step ahead of both allies and competitors, he quickly became one of America's most trusted and beloved public icons. The Leadership Secrets of Colin Powell recounts Powell's core beliefs on leadership, negotiation, self-knowledge, and more.
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5 out of 5 stars
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A true leader
- By Barrett Hopper on 11-09-21
By: Oren Harari
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The Outstanding Organization
- Generate Business Results by Eliminating Chaos and Building the Foundation for Everyday Excellence
- By: Karen Martin
- Narrated by: Karen Martin
- Length: 6 hrs and 5 mins
- Unabridged
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Overall4.5 out of 5 stars 30
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Performance4.5 out of 5 stars 28
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Story4.5 out of 5 stars 27
After two decades in the trenches of helping companies design and build better, more efficient operations, Karen Martin has pinpointed why performance improvement programs usually fail: Chaos, the sneaky but powerful force that frustrates customers, keeps business leaders awake at night, and saps company morale. In The Outstanding Organization, Karen offers a toolbox for combating chaos by creating the organizational conditions that will allow your improvement efforts to return greater gains.
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4 out of 5 stars
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Good breadth, shallow depth
- By aochoa19 on 02-09-21
By: Karen Martin
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Leading with Honor
- Leadership Lessons from the Hanoi Hilton
- By: Lee Ellis
- Narrated by: Lee Ellis
- Length: 6 hrs and 9 mins
- Unabridged
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Overall4.5 out of 5 stars 136
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Performance4.5 out of 5 stars 126
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Story4.5 out of 5 stars 126
How did American military leaders in the brutal POW camps of North Vietnam inspire their followers for six, seven, and even eight years to remain committed to the mission, resist a cruel enemy, and return home with honor? What leadership principles engendered such extreme devotion, perseverance, and teamwork? In this powerful and practical book, Lee Ellis, a former Air Force pilot, candidly talks about his five and a half years of captivity and the 14 key leadership principles behind this amazing story.
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5 out of 5 stars
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I was humbled by the sacrifices made
- By Bret on 01-13-13
By: Lee Ellis
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Always Faithful, Always Forward
- The Forging of a Special Operations Marine
- By: Dick Couch
- Narrated by: John Pruden
- Length: 11 hrs and 46 mins
- Unabridged
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Overall4 out of 5 stars 319
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Performance4.5 out of 5 stars 283
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Story4 out of 5 stars 283
The Marine Special Operations Command ("MARSOC") is the newest component of the military's shift toward a fully integrated Special Operations Command structure. At first, the Marines were strongly against any Marines serving under anyone other than another Marine. Then 9/11 happened. In the years following, Marine forces found themselves growing more agreeable to inter-branch operational command, finally forming the Marine Special Operations Command in 2006.
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1 out of 5 stars
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This Book is best for enlisted men only!
- By Tek-Augi on 01-03-15
By: Dick Couch