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FOREWORD

by Lieutenant General Jack Bergman United States Marine Corps, Retired

Quite possibly, the truest test for determining how well leaders have prepared those under their charge to perform would be for the leader to suddenly disappear and then evaluate how well those remaining continued to perform.

I am guessing that most leaders would prefer not to have such a radical situation occur. Well, in real life, ‘stuff happens.’ As was stated in the 2012 movie Redtails: “Experience is a cruel teacher; gives the exam first, then the lesson.”

Relevant leaders put themselves last and everyone else first. Proactive leaders prepare individually and collectively to attain the best possible results under the worst possible conditions. Education and training followed by evaluation and more training culminating in execution is a never-ending cycle required for success.

As a 14-year-old Boy Scout, I was given the best leadership guidance EVER by another Scout who was immediately senior to me. In assigning my objectives for a two-week camp, he matter-of-factly stated, “Life is not a popularity contest. Go out there and get the job done.”

In real life, simply “getting the job done” does not qualify an individual as a leader. Today’s and, more importantly, tomorrow’s leaders must have vision, adaptability, and grit in order to succeed in a digital world filled with analog humans. However, one essential element never changes. Lead by example!

Robert and I have been friends for over 40 years. We were roommates on board the ship that’s pictured on the cover of this book. He writes with the passion of a young Marine officer and the wisdom of a seasoned, savvy, successful entrepreneur. And, while we disagree on some things, we wholeheartedly agree that ‘those who quit never succeed’ and that ongoing education is essential to success!

Enjoy the book and remember: Truly outstanding leadership is not about YOU, it is about ME. Morals and Ethics, that is.

Semper Fidelis,

Jack Bergman

Lieutenant General (Ret),

United States Marine Corps