October 14 brings a powerful new book full of leadership lessons for " how to be a first responder in business ." Jake Wood , author of, Take Command , weaves together hard-learned lessons in leadership and teamwork from his experiences in college football , as a former Marine sniper and as cofounder and CEO of Team Rubicon -- a disaster relief organization that unites military veterans with first responders deployed to areas hit by natural disasters. "While most of our jobs don't involve leading a tour of Marines through an ambush, or rushing into a relief zone just decimated by a hurricane, in today's fast-paced, hyper-competitive business environment, we are ALL on the front lines, says Wood. "And we can all benefit from a strategic way to approach problems and decisions," he adds. That approach includes: Being prepared Making decisions Acting In his book, Wood teaches readers how to: have clarity of mind and purpose when ...
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