Mike Ettore

Trust-Based Leadership

This 574 page book details how the author effectively adapted and applied Marine Corps leadership concepts while serving as a business leader-and how he leverages the Trust-Based Leadership(TM) model to help others become World-Class Leaders. Section I - Marine Corps Leadership This section covers time-tested Marine Corps Leadership philosophies and concepts that have proven to be effective in the business world. Topics covered include: - The Marine Mindset - Teacher-Scholar 360 Concept - The 5 Laws of Leadership - The 5 Pillars of Leadership - The 3 Main Responsibilities of Leaders - Leadership's 3 "Secret Weapons" Section II - Trust-Based Leadership(TM) Retiring from the Marine Corps in 1998, Mike quickly became a C-level executive in a publicly traded company. He's captured his knowledge and lessons learned in the Trust-Based Leadership(TM) model and uses it to teach business leaders how to maximize their potential and gain a competitive edge. Topics covered include: - 10 Enabling Concepts of Trust-Based Leadership(TM) - Mission Tactics & Commander's Intent - The 2 Types of Friction - Standard Operating Procedures - Common Operating Language Section III - The Trust-Based Leader Successfully implementing The Trust-Based Leadership(TM) model requires a specific type of leader willing to adopt and develop the key leadership qualities, traits, and techniques discussed in great detail in this section. Topics covered include: - 10 Key Attributes of the Trust-Based Leader - Authority vs Responsibility - Decisiveness in Chaotic Environments - Trust, Delegation and Supervision - Esprit de Corps: Developing Team Players - The "Leaders Eat Last" Philosophy - The 3 Leadership Styles Section IV - Lessons Learned An enlightening series of anecdotes that convey leadership lessons Mike has learned on the battlefield and in the boardroom. Topics covered include: - The Leadership Epiphany (Why You Must Have It NOW ) - Top 10 Reasons Leaders Succeed - Top 10 Reasons Leaders Fail - Leadership vs. Management - The 3 Big Questions (The Best Leaders Ask Them ) - The 4 Words of Confidence and 6 Words of Destruction Section V - Leadership Articles These articles provide real-world examples of how Marine Corps leadership concepts have been applied in Corporate America. Based upon Mike's personal experiences, they help others learn how they can effectively utilize the Trust-Based Leadership(TM) model in their unique environments. Topics covered include: - Ettore's Rules: 24 Rules for Leadership Success - Coping with Adversity, Setbacks, and Disappointments - The 5 Leadership "Blind Spots" (And How to Avoid Them ) - Having "Tough Conversations" and Conflict Resolution - Developing and Mentoring Other Leaders Mike is highly regarded for his unique ability to help leaders rapidly elevate their skills as they create and sustain high-performance teams. He wrote this book to help leaders at all levels maximize their potential and become World Class Leaders. Get Your Copy Now