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Damon Wells

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in Pasadena, The United States

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Damon Wells is a career Army officer with 30 years of military service, having commanded organizations from the Battery to the Brigade level and served as a staff officer at 4-star commands. A graduate of the Army War College with a Master’s in Strategic Studies and a Master’s in Kinesiology from Texas A&M, Damon has deployed multiple times to Iraq, Afghanistan, and Kuwait in leadership roles. His work focuses on leadership under pressure, team dynamics, and applying military leadership principles to corporate and organizational settings.

He lives in Basehor, Kansas.

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	The Leadership Incompetence Index: Root Causes, Red Flags, and Remedies for Learning Leaders it was amazing 5.00 avg rating — 1 rating — 3 editions	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
	You Don't Know Sh*t About Leadership it was amazing 5.00 avg rating — 1 rating	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
	The Meme-Proof Leader: A Leader’s Guide to Clickbait, Clichés, and Corporate Culture by G. Damon Wells, Damon Wells (Goodreads Author) it was amazing 5.00 avg rating — 1 rating — 2 editions	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
	The 12 Ordeals of Leadership: The New Leader's Guide to Mastering Essential Leadership Skills by G. Damon Wells, Damon Wells (Goodreads Author) 0.00 avg rating — 0 ratings	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
	The 12 Ordeals of Leadership: The New Leader's Guide to Mastering Essential Leadership Skills by G. Damon Wells, Damon Wells (Goodreads Author), Virtual Voice (Narrator) 0.00 avg rating — 0 ratings	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
	Right Leader, Wrong Arena: Why Context Matters More Than Talent—And What the Best Leaders Do About It by G. Damon Wells, Damon Wells (Goodreads Author) 0.00 avg rating — 0 ratings	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
	Right Leader, Wrong Arena: Why Context Matters More Than Talent—And What the Best Leaders Do About It by G. Damon Wells, Damon Wells (Goodreads Author), Virtual Voice (Narrator) 0.00 avg rating — 0 ratings	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars

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I spent thirty years watching leaders fail in environments where they should have thrived. When it happened, nobody looked at the environment. They looked at the person. Ego. Blind spots. The inability to adapt. The conversation almost never reached the actual cause.

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This was a great exploration of evolution, genes, and memes. I would have preferred to go deeper, but I understand the author's desire to not overcomplicate the book. ...more
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