Common Sense Leadership Matters: Toxic Leadership Destroys

by Pete Blaber

Experience the gripping account of the events that shaped the destiny of Pat Tillman and his fellow Rangers in Afghanistan. Ride along with the Rangers of 2nd Platoon as “Common Sense Leadership Matters” takes you on an unforgettable leadership journey to reveal the shocking truth that up until the publishing of this book was hidden from the family, the Rangers of 2nd Platoon, and the world.A great addition to the life legacy of Pat Tillman would be that the lessons learned from this incident would be shared and passed on for many generations to come. And that ten, twenty, and even fifty years from now, future leaders will continue to build on and add to his legacy when they apply what they learned to their own life-or-death survival situations and “Pat Tillman saved my life last night.” A lofty aspiration for sure, yet one that makes the sacrifices and effort needed to accomplish it even more worthwhile.

Genres: Leadership, Military Fiction

304 pages, Kindle Edition

Published June 20, 2023

Reviews

[tom hudgins · Rating 5 out of 5]

Pete Blaber should be our Secretary of Defense

I have served in Special operations units when I was in. Pete is well known as a great leader as well as a great warrior. His common sense style of leadership coupled with his regard for his men (if you haven’t,t read Mission Men and Men, do so) gives leaders a how to guidebook. His books should be required reading for our military and our business leaders.

[Scott Heal · Rating 5 out of 5]

"I solemnly swear to use common sense to take care of the people I have the privilege to lead by making good decisions and solving complex problems that set the conditions for my people to succeed." If only. If only the leaders in Corporal Tillman's company, battalion, regiment, and higher had paused to consider this oath that Colonel Pete Blaber urges all common sense leaders to live by.

Drawing on first-hand accounts and his intimate knowledge of Afghanistan, the Special Operations community, and decades of leadership experience, Blaber delivers a page-turning treatise on leading with common sense, the antidote to toxic leadership so prevalent in many organizations and businesses. Reminiscent of the best business school case studies, he uses the events surrounding the tragic accidental killing of Corporal Tillman and the Army's mishandled response to link theory with history and then provides solutions for practical application.

I was skeptical that this book could outdo his others (also must-reads), but I could not put it down. Whether leading an elite military unit, a small business team, or starting a career as a "follower," Common Sense Leadership Matters should be required reading.

[Dhruv · Rating 5 out of 5]

Tragic story, timeless lessons

The true story behind a well known friendly fire incident that highlights the leadership failures leading up to it. Reading this book felt like watching a documentary about the Challenger space shuttle, with Col Blaber playing the role of Feynman in showing the public exactly what went wrong.

So many important leadership lessons, but so difficult to learn...

[Heather Jeffcoat · Rating 5 out of 5]

Blaber is the Go-To for Military Leadership

Even though book 2 got a little deep in the brain, I thought all three books were great and very educational. F.L.O.W. is now my checklist on directions I give to my employees and they have responded immediately to actually understanding the why behind things now. Great job, Sir!

[Tegan · Rating 4 out of 5]

“Don’t be in a hurry to die”