Fortune 500 leadership advisor and former Green Beret Jan Rutherford and leadership development consultant and former assistant professor at the United States Military Academy Jacquie Jordan have translated the tactile wilderness expedition experience into practical maxims for what it takes to lead teams during difficult times.
These lessons are based around the three pillars of Self-Reliant Leadership -leading yourself, leading others, and leading an organization-and include how to-
Develop courage, curiosity, and grit to confront challenges and lead your team effectively
Select the right people for your team-people who are selfless, adventurous, and heroic
Create the right direction, pace, and tone to sustain a culture of disciplined duty
Design and maintain a positive and energized work environment
Build mutual, genuine trust among team members and fellow leaders where true commitment versus mere compliance prevails
This compilation of lessons and stories from past expeditions offers business leaders more than just an exciting read-it's a proven recipe to creating and sustaining high-performing teams.
Discover the ultimate prescriptive handbook on what it takes to design and lead energized and effective teams in an increasingly complex and uncertain global landscape.
Fortune 500 leadership advisor and former Green Beret Jan Rutherford and leadership development consultant and former assistant professor at the United States Military Academy Jacquie Jordan have translated the tactile wilderness expedition experience into practical maxims for what it takes to lead teams during difficult times.
These lessons are based around the three pillars of Self-Reliant Leadership -leading yourself, leading others, and leading an organization-and include how to-
Develop courage, curiosity, and grit to confront challenges and lead your team effectively
Select the right people for your team-people who are selfless, adventurous, and heroic
Create the right direction, pace, and tone to sustain a culture of disciplined duty
Design and maintain a positive and energized work environment
Build mutual, genuine trust among team members and fellow leaders where true commitment versus mere compliance prevails
This compilation of lessons and stories from past expeditions offers business leaders more than just an exciting read-it's a proven recipe to creating and sustaining high-performing teams.
Industry Reviews
"""Becoming a Self-Reliant Leader collects and distills the wisdom gained from these wilderness journeys, providing the solidly grounded, humble advice necessary for developing the ordinary daily courage it takes to do things right.""
—Vincent Stanley, Director of Philosophy, Patagonia, and Coauthor, The Future of the Responsible Company
""This book should be read by all leaders looking to accomplish the impossible!""
—Marene Allison, President, West Point Women, Class of 1980 WP and DGA
""This book acts as a compass, guiding the reader to understand that the real transformation begins where comfort zones end. It's a must-read for those ready to face their own crucibles and lead with conviction and clarity.""
—Gino Wickman, Author, Traction and Shine, and Creator, Entrepreneurial Operating System (EOS)
""Rutherford and Jordan are not only leaders but sages, and this book is a must-read modern classic. The book's chapters pace us through real-life parables that ooze wisdom about business and life . . . This is a life-changing tome.""
—Steve House, Retired Professional Climber, and Founder and CEO, Uphill Athlete
""The stories in this book capture the struggles of taking on the unknown and growing stronger in doing so, while bringing the lessons back to the office. You will laugh, be inspired and become even more self-reliant.""
—Alison Levine, Adventurer, and New York Times Bestselling Author, On the Edge
""Becoming a Self-Reliant Leader is not a precious gem; it's the diamond mine.It is that rare find that actually does more than challenge us to build our own narrative—it shows us the way.This book is a reference guide on how to become a transformational human being.""
—Tim Cole, Founder and CEO, The Compass Alliance"
