Lead Like a Marine: Run Towards a Challenge, Assemble Your Fireteam, and Win Your Next Battle – A National Bestseller: Marine Corps Training for Resilient Teams

by John Warren, John Thompson

A NATIONAL BESTSELLER The U.S. Marines Corps is the greatest fighting force on the planet, but it’s so much more than it’s a factory for producing first-rate leaders, problem-solvers, and innovators. In 2006, John Warren and John Thompson led Marines into combat in the world’s most dangerous Ramadi, Iraq. But when they got home, employers didn’t understand what they had to offer. Undeterred, they founded their own specialty mortgage company, growing it from scratch into a national powerhouse over the course of a decade. When the two decorated veterans applied the values and training of the U.S. Marine Corps to build a thriving business, they defied corporate America’s expectations. That’s because they realized that, far from producing mindless drones, the Corps trains its warriors in adaptability, initiative, and courage—ideal traits for anyone in leadership. In Lead Like a Marine , Warren and Thompson lay out the simple, universal rules that helped them succeed, from valuing grit and potential over pedigree, to condensing large groups into resilient “fireteams,” to cross-training team members so that anyone can step up to the plate in a crisis. While the corporate world is mired in maintaining the status quo, respecting status, and flattering ego, Warren and Thompson stripped away the fat that prevents organizations from innovating and excelling. Full of smart, actionable advice, gripping combat stories, and entrepreneurial lessons, this book will give you the tools and the training you need to truly lead like a Marine. 

Genres: Leadership, Nonfiction

224 pages, Hardcover

Published July 11, 2023

Reviews

[Allison Thomas · Rating 5 out of 5]

This book is 5 stars for me for multiple reasons. I consider John Warren a friend, but as a friend I am not going to say your book is great if it isn’t. This book is great. First because I know that John has lived and breathed every experience and piece of advice in the book. He’s literally implemented everything he recommends. Second it’s a masterful book at giving practical advice while also being engaging with real life stories where the stakes were much higher than corporate America. Third it’s genuine and that’s so rare these days. I can’t recommend this book enough. Truly an exceptional read and resource!

[Joe Pierro · Rating 5 out of 5]

I thought this book was fantastic in drawing the leadership qualities form what he learned in the USMC and applying them to the business world. There was obviously a lot of carry over, and it was helpful to learn from his mistakes and hear his honest opinions of what was he did right, and more so what he did wrong. Very interesting and helpful read. Thank you for your service.

[Mike Harnish · Rating 5 out of 5]

Not only is this a book about Marine leadership in Iraq and Afghanistan, but it is also a book about using the leadership principles learned in the Marine Corps to successfully start and run a civilian company using the same principles with non-military verbiage.

[Cathy · Rating 5 out of 5]

Great book of stories and examples on how to become Resilient in the face of obstacles and pitfalls and ultimately lead with dignity and selflessness.

[Gregg · Rating 3 out of 5]

I appreciate the efforts here to relate USMC experiences to the business world. It’s obvious this book was not written for Marines since I have the same experiences as the authors.

[K.A. Fox · Rating 5 out of 5]

An excellent read for anyone who has the responsibility of leading others - regardless of the type of business you're in.

[Amy Kulp · Rating 4 out of 5]

I am not usually one for motivational books. However, this was well-thought out and was easy to read. I enjoyed reading about the various experiences in the book.