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<p>Introduction xi</p> <p><b>Part I Leading Yourself 1</b></p> <p><b>Chapter 1 Discover and Ignite Your Purpose 3</b></p> <p>Purpose Is Your Journey, Not Your Job 6</p> <p>Proactively Pursuing Opportunities 6</p> <p>Committing to Your Path 9</p> <p>Changing Your Course 11</p> <p>Handling Adversity While Finding Your</p> <p>Purpose 15</p> <p>Your Challenge 18</p> <p><b>Chapter 2 Embracing a Growth Mindset 19</b></p> <p>Understanding Your Own Expectations 22</p> <p>Managing Your Reactions 24</p> <p>Growing Through Who You Know 27</p> <p>Your Challenge 30</p> <p><b>Chapter 3 Practicing Resilience 31</b></p> <p>Getting Bad News 33</p> <p>Holding Space and Emotional Intelligence 36</p> <p>Surrounding Yourself with the Right People 39</p> <p>Maintaining Perspective 42</p> <p>Your Challenge 46</p> <p><b>Chapter 4 Continuous Improvement 47</b></p> <p>Learning While Working 50</p> <p>Seeking Out New Opportunities 53</p> <p>Transitioning Development Is an</p> <p>Ongoing Journey 55</p> <p>Being SMART About Setting Goals 58</p> <p>Your Challenge 60</p> <p><b>Part II Leading Teams 61</b></p> <p><b>Chapter 5 Leading by Example 63</b></p> <p>Incoming! 66</p> <p>Setting the Example 71</p> <p>Putting It into Practice 75</p> <p>Your Challenge 77</p> <p><b>Chapter 6 Service-Based Leadership 79</b></p> <p>Willingness to Learn 81</p> <p>Leading Alongside People 83</p> <p>Building Authentic Relationships 84</p> <p>Having Difficult Conversations 87</p> <p>Intimidating People Isn’t Leading</p> <p>Them 90</p> <p>Your Challenge 91</p> <p><b>Chapter 7 Motivating Others 93</b></p> <p>What Is Motivation? 95</p> <p>Meet Greg 96</p> <p>Getting Back in the Fight 98</p> <p>Intrinsic Motivation and Extrinsic Motivation 100</p> <p>Driven by Values 103</p> <p>How Motivation Works 108</p> <p>Your Challenge 109</p> <p><b>Chapter 8 The Art of Delegation 113</b></p> <p>Delegating to Grow 115</p> <p>Why Delegate? 117</p> <p>Challenges to Delegating 119</p> <p>How to Delegate Effectively 121</p> <p>Your Challenge 125</p> <p><b>Part III Leading the Culture 129</b></p> <p><b>Chapter 9 Creating a Culture of Accountability 131</b></p> <p>Learning the Hard Way 134</p> <p>Forward-Looking</p> <p>Accountability 136</p> <p>Taking Accountability in the Heat of the Moment 138</p> <p>Guiding Principles of Accountability 142</p> <p>Rolling with a Culture of Accountability 145</p> <p>Your Challenge 148</p> <p><b>Chapter 10 Building a Positive Workplace Culture 151</b></p> <p>Why a Positive Workplace Culture Matters 153</p> <p>When a Workplace Culture Has Problems 155</p> <p>When a Workplace Culture Works Well 156</p> <p>How to Make a Difference 158</p> <p>The Power of Respect and Recognition 160</p> <p>Your Challenge 166</p> <p><b>Chapter 11 Engaging and Empowering Others to Lead Cultural Change 169</b></p> <p>Engage and Empower 171</p> <p>Iron Fist 173</p> <p>Turning the Culture Around 175</p> <p>Working Together 178</p> <p>Case Studies 181</p> <p>Shifting a Safety Culture 183</p> <p>Your Challenge 185</p> <p><b>Chapter 12 Making a Difference 187</b></p> <p>Part I: Leading Yourself 189</p> <p>Part II: Leading the Team 190</p> <p>Part III: Leading the Culture 192</p> <p>Your Journey 193</p> <p>Acknowledgments 195</p> <p>About the author 197</p> <p>Index 199</p>

<p> <B>PATRICK NELSON </B> 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.

<p> <b>Praise for FRONT * LINE LEADERSHIP</b> <p>“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.”<BR> <b>—STANLEY McCHRYSTAL, </b> Retired Army General <p>“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 <i>Front-Line Leadership</i>, 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.”<BR> <b>— JOHN R. MILES, </b> author of <i>Passion Struck </i>and host of the <i>Passion Struck </i>podcast <p>“Patrick Nelson’s <i>Front-Line Leadership </i>delivers invaluable insights gleaned from real-world combat experiences, resonating deeply with my own work on <i>We Were Soldiers</i>. 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.”<BR> <b>— RANDALL WALLACE, </b> writer, producer, director, <i>We Were Soldiers, Braveheart, Pearl Harbor</i>

<p>"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.”<br />—Retired Army General <b>Stanley McChrystal</b><br /><br /></p> <p>"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."</p> <p>—<b>John R. Miles</b>, author of <i>Passion Struck</i> and host of the Passion Struck podcast</p> <p>"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.” <br />—<b>Randall Wallace</b>, writer, producer, director, <i>We Were Soldiers, Braveheart, Pearl Harbor</i></p> <p> </p>

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