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Book SynopsisLearn and apply scores of practical, empowering, and career-boosting leadership keys from a truly out-of-this-world leader and astronaut.
You should feel the “need to lead!” In today’s business world, our teams face daunting challenges in producing real results supporting a greater purpose. Your company, team, community, and family count on you to exercise meaningful, execution-oriented leadership. If you do, you will succeed in your Missions that Matter.
As a leader in the dynamic, stressful, and sometimes dangerous endeavor of human space exploration, Astronaut Rick Searfoss has had many unique experiences. However, the success principles he applied in commanding the most complex and successful human space research mission ever are universal. They apply to any venture.
The inspiration for "Liftoff" came when Colonel Searfoss met Dr. Stephen R. Covey, author of The 7 Habits of Highly Effective People, who counseled, “You’ve got over twenty-five years of experience in what American businesses need more than anything else: leadership and teamwork. Share it.” Since then, Colonel Searfoss has done just that, as a noted leadership speaker and consultant.
"Liftoff" shares the keen insights of an astronaut commander leading the way. It will enable you to:
Employ a proven, balanced-leadership model in support of a greater purpose.
Drive stellar operational results with a comprehensive, objective-centric execution system.
Apply a countdown of twelve purposeful performance principles for outstanding outcomes.
Strengthen your ability to lead and perform at the front lines to achieve mission success.
The author also shares a myriad of thrilling, inspiring, and relevant stories, told from the extraordinary perspective of one of a mere handful of humans who’ve ever been in space. Should you launch your leadership to the highest level possible? Absolutely, so let’s “light this candle” and lift off to success!
Table of ContentsIntroduction: Using this Book, Your Flight Data File
PART I. PURPOSE: THE WHY
12. Choose the Hard
11. Make the Mission Matter
PART II. PEOPLE: THE WHO
10. Work the Matrix
9. Build Total Trust
PART III. PERSPECTIVE: THE HOW
8. Balance the Orbit
7. Tether to Principles
PART IV. PROGRAM: THE WHAT, WHERE, AND WHEN
6. Create Objective-Centric Operations
5. Pace It Perfectly
4. Prepare Diligently and Constantly
3. Drive Awareness and Learning
2. Persist to Prevail
1. Propel Accountability for Results
Summary: Liftoff to Success
