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Exceed the Standard
A pocket sized leadership guide. Exceed the Standard delivers quick and easy reads that serve as daily reminders to leadership principles. Based on the lessons learned over a military career, this guide is a must have for the aspiring leader. Are you ready to Exceed the Standard?
100 pages
First published December 15, 2020
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Noel DeJesus
17 books6 followersNoel DeJesus is a decorated combat veteran with multiple tours in Iraq and Afghanistan. A graduate of the United States Army Sergeants Major Academy, Class 74, he is an internationally published author and the founder of Pocket Sized Leadership®, delivering concise, actionable insights for busy professionals. As a certified training facilitator and sought-after speaker, he blends military expertise with a commitment to developing leaders at every level. Noel is an Emeritus Fellow of the LTG (Ret.) James M. Dubik Writing Fellowship for the United States Army and holds a Master of Arts from the University of Oklahoma.
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May 22, 2024
This book is a series of short writings on leadership derived from decades of the author's experience as a combat veteran with multiple tours. The purpose of this resource is to provide the reader with short reads that discuss the foundations and dynamics of leadership in a boiled-down way. Various topics are addressed in different lengths and depths, from bite-size explanations on empathy and stewardship to longer sections on participative leadership and ethical practices.
The author included some good nuggets of leadership insights and inspiration based on the experiences he has gained through his leadership journey, which I'm sure the target audience will find helpful. The phrase at the beginning of the book, "For those who are seeking to carry the BURDEN of leadership," didn't resonate with me and set the tone for the rest of the book. I don't see leadership as a burden but as a gift to positively guide, influence, and affect the lives of others from an impactful position. Depending on your leadership style, the information in this book will provide you with daily reminders of leadership principles that will help guide you on your own path of leading and influencing others.
The author included some good nuggets of leadership insights and inspiration based on the experiences he has gained through his leadership journey, which I'm sure the target audience will find helpful. The phrase at the beginning of the book, "For those who are seeking to carry the BURDEN of leadership," didn't resonate with me and set the tone for the rest of the book. I don't see leadership as a burden but as a gift to positively guide, influence, and affect the lives of others from an impactful position. Depending on your leadership style, the information in this book will provide you with daily reminders of leadership principles that will help guide you on your own path of leading and influencing others.
May 27, 2024
Totally recommended
The book outlines several crucial leadership principles, particularly emphasizing military leadership style, which is both fascinating and demanding, requiring qualities such as commitment and hard work. Like typical leadership books, it stresses that effective leadership isn't about delegating tasks and issuing orders; it's about earning trust through demonstrated abilities and capabilities. This is why the book comes highly recommended. Many in managerial positions urgently need this knowledge.
The book outlines several crucial leadership principles, particularly emphasizing military leadership style, which is both fascinating and demanding, requiring qualities such as commitment and hard work. Like typical leadership books, it stresses that effective leadership isn't about delegating tasks and issuing orders; it's about earning trust through demonstrated abilities and capabilities. This is why the book comes highly recommended. Many in managerial positions urgently need this knowledge.
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January 7, 2021Motivational
This book is beyond what I expected. I have read his other books and this is a great compliment to the other leadership books. I look forward to more guidance, encouragement and motivation from your excellent series of books.
This book is beyond what I expected. I have read his other books and this is a great compliment to the other leadership books. I look forward to more guidance, encouragement and motivation from your excellent series of books.
December 18, 2020
Amazing book! This is exactly what I needed, something short and sweet to help me with my leadership. Definitely recommending this to my battle buddies.
December 18, 2020
Top notch leadership advice. Very easy to follow and extremely insightful.
December 20, 2020
Short, sweet, and easy to digest. I’ve been reading this book every morning with my coffee.
December 20, 2020
Absolutely necessary read for new leaders, and a good refresher for seasoned leaders. Fits in my pocket and cost less than a cup of coffee, excellent value.
December 20, 2020
Thankful for my friend recommending this book to me, the short nature of the topics is exactly what I was looking for. Direct and to the point.
December 20, 2020
Short informative book for first line leaders.
December 20, 2020
Clear and concise writing. Essential read for NCOs.
December 20, 2020
NCOs lead the way, proud to read this book.
December 20, 2020
Enjoyed the book, pretty short but largely impactful.
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