Might of the Chain: Forging Leaders of Iron Integrity

by Mike Studeman

THE AESOP’S FABLES OF LEADERSHIP

MIGHT OF THE CHAIN is a phenomenal leadership guide for anyone striving to realize the leader they were meant to be, unleash their hidden potential, and conquer life’s toughest challenges.

Written by an accomplished U.S. Navy admiral with 35 years of experience from the White House to far-flung stations around the world to commanding thousands of personnel, this unique treasury of leadership lessons and inspirational advice is a powerful guide for individuals and organizations looking to discover the ideal formula for supercharging performance and achieving big–win outcomes.

Broken into crisp, colorful stories spotlighting dozens of leadership traits, MIGHT OF THE CHAIN is a mesmerizing page-turner offering deep wisdom for leaders of any age from young professionals to experienced C-suite executives. The short tales and key takeaways delight and astound, revealing the hidden world of intelligence and never-before-heard stories of unsung heroes tackling high-stakes crises in national security.

MIGHT OF THE CHAIN, whose title comes from one of the Laws of the Navy that goes “on the strength of one link of the cable dependeth the might of the chain,” is essential reading for anyone interested in strengthening their personal leadership skills, learning the secrets of high-performance teams, and becoming a leader of true consequence.

Eloquently written and uniquely structured for speedy learning, the contents The role of character, charisma, authenticity, vigor, and boldnessWays to properly set an organization’s climateThe importance of latitude, fathoming, and balanceHow to think about risk, change, and growthBoosting performance and morale under all conditionsExercising self-discipline and self-care to go the distanceThe one leadership book every American should read!

Genres: Leadership

260 pages, Kindle Edition

Published July 1, 2024

Reviews

[Jen · Rating 5 out of 5]

Watching the current news cycle can be disheartening. But Admiral Studeman lays out the possibilities for our country through leadership. The qualities of leadership he presents through personal stories gives hope for our country - if our current and future leaders would just read it!

[Fred Kirschbaum · Rating 5 out of 5]

Worth the Read

Some great insights into leadership with his insights through personal experience of a senior leader in the US military. Interesting insights on what is needed in the leadership of the US.

[Marcus Williams · Rating 3 out of 5]

Decent read with applicable points and some solid takeaways. Did find the constant referrals to his military background redundant despite making a personal connection to his points

[Mary Beth · Rating 4 out of 5]

This is a fabulous book about all the qualities that great leaders exemplify. Each quality or characteristic is highlighted by a narrative from Admiral Studeman. Some are personal and some professional. Many are about other leaders in his life - the CHAIN of command. Each story gives one pause to think about how you embody that skill (or should). Great lessons in each story. I learned so much about the inner workings of the US Navy. This is a quick and informative read. The ending of the book is especially enlightening about the tenuous relationship between the US and China. TBH - I've known Adm. Studeman for many years. He is the kind of leader we need in this world - especially with regards to China.