Gleeson - TakingPoint: a Navy SEALs 10 fail-safe principles for leading through change

PRAISE FOR

TAKINGPOINT

The experience that members of the military, like Brent, are bringing to industry are critical. For those that want to deepen their understanding of the lessons todays veterans have learned, and how those lessons can make us all better leaders, Brent is a person youll want to listen to!

General Stanley McChrystal, U.S. Army (Retired)

Managing Partner, McChrystal Group

Victorious warriors win first and then go to war. So should business leaders. Gleeson is amazing. Full stop. Take one look at his bio and its obvious that excellence is woven into his DNA. What becomes obvious in reading TakingPoint , though, is that it can become woven into ours as well. No matter what industry youre in, it will face change. By outfitting you with a set of brilliant, battlefield-proven principles, TakingPoint will help you meet that change head-on and guide your team to success. TakingPoint is hands-down one of the best leadership books I have ever read.

Brad Thor

#1 New York Times bestselling author of Use of Force

With every page I turned of Taking Point , I was struck by how much Brent Gleesons ten principles apply to the entrepreneurs and business leaders we serve at Inc. As a Navy SEAL, Brent has seen these principles work in the most trying circumstances imaginablein BUD/S training, in the crucible of combat and in his own successful businesses. That makes this one of the most credible business books Ive seen in a long while. If youre a leader in todays incredibly fluid business world, you are called on to take point every day. And when you do, you cant do any better than to be guided by the blueprint Brent lays out in this remarkable book.

Eric Schurenberg

President and Editor-in-Chief, Inc. Media

Brent Gleeson gets it. Hes done many amazing things in his still young career and, in TakingPoint, demonstrates deep insight into how things really work best in life and in business... especially in highly fluid and chaotic environments. His philosophy about the importance of culture and engagementlight-years beyond the traditional lazy platitudes about empowermentare ideas that desperately need to be put to work in this new century.

Jeff Campbell

Former Chairman/CEO of Burger King Corporation

Chairman Emeritus at San Diegos Chairmens Roundtable

The ability to successfully lead organizational change is a skill all leaders need now more than ever. In TakingPoint inspired by Navy SEAL principles of discipline, accountability, resiliency and agilityBrent Gleeson shares his unique combination of tactics and strategies all leaders and managers need in todays more volatile and unsettled business environment.

Congressman Scott Taylor

Former Navy SEAL

This book is a must-read for any business leader or manager! In a rapidly evolving business environment driven by new innovations and increasing consumer expectations, the Navy SEAL philosophy of becoming comfortable being uncomfortable is a key message that resonated with me. Controlling what is seemingly uncontrollable in a company becomes a key to its existence. Brent clearly organizes and prioritizes cultural fundamentals and initiatives that will benefit companies at any stage of its life cycle and seamlessly connects the SEALs ethos to real-life examples, highlighting the necessity of an empowered organization that must be held accountable for this empowerment.

Todd Hymel

CEO, Volcom

This is the first business book that I couldnt put down! Brents vivid storytelling perfectly captures the Navy SEAL experience and makes it relatable to any business leader by defining leadership, culture, discipline, accountability and most importantlyadaptability. This book provides powerful principles for leading organizational transformationbut most impressively, its honest. Every member of my global organization will receive this book.

Quinn Lyzuun

Deputy CEO, Optos

With humor and deep insight about how to effect crucial changes necessary to lead teams in an accelerating world, Brent takes point once again to show business leaders the way.

Mark Divine

Navy SEAL, Commander (Retired)

NYT bestselling author: The Way of the SEAL and Unbeatable Mind

Founder, Unbeatable Mind and SEALFIT

This is the best book on culture and leading change in an organization I have ever read. Gleeson has spoken to our senior leaders many times in Hong Kong, Sydney, Singapore and Charlotte. He has shared with us how the principles that forge Navy SEAL culture can be applied in any organizationespecially as it relates to business transformation. TakingPoint captures it all!

Matthew Koder

President, Asia Pacific, Major Global Bank

This is one of the most credible and entertaining business and leadership books I have ever read. As we all know, change is inevitable. The key to a successful business is how we, as leaders, manage the constant change. The ten principles in TakingPoint provide an extremely valuable road map for any leader to successfully navigate their teams through the rapid waters of change. TakingPoint truly delivers the best practices any leader or manager needs to help a team accept change, grow stronger, communicate better, and become more efficient and effective. TakingPoint is most definitely a must-read for anyone regardless of where they are at in their careers.

Alisha L. Nowlin

Senior Executive, Global Aerospace and Defense Company

Brent does a masterful job of using his broad leadership background as a Navy Seal, entrepreneur, and business consultant to create a powerful approach to leading change in todays fast-paced business environment. He intimately grasps the importance of culture and the driving impact it has on strategy, engagement and execution. The transitions from Navy SEAL experiences to those in business also make this a very entertaining read! Amazing book!

Gordon Lansford, III

President & CEO, JE Dunn Construction

I watched many men attempt Navy SEAL Hell Week but few stood out like Brent Gleeson. True leaders rise to the occasion during the brutal crucible of Navy SEAL training. This book brilliantly captures the principles that forge SEAL culture and translates them into actionable methodologies for leading business transformation. TakingPoint provides powerful tools any business leader or manager needs to lead through uncertaintyfrom the battlefield to the boardroom.

David Goggins

Navy SEAL (Retired)

Endurance Athlete

TakingPoint perfectly captures the principles our special operations warriors use every day and applies them to building resilient and agile organizations in todays business environment. Brent helped transform our group of high-performing senior leaders into one aligned team through the TakingPoint program outline in this amazing book.

Ryan Cork

Senior Director, Heart & Vascular Institute, Cleveland Clinic

TakingPoint is a powerful model all leaders and managers should embrace in order to inspire themselves and their teams to lead and win. Brent Gleeson translates the SEALs core principles into an actionable business guide for leading successful and lasting transformation in any organization.

Jim Guscette

Senior Vice President, CommUSA, Inc.

TakingPoint is fantastic! Brent identifies well the necessary elements needed to engage in and manage change in todays uncertain environment. Applicable for business, non-profit and military organizations, Brent combines his upbringing, education, military and business experiences to capture whats required to lead through change. Additionally, Im humbled by Brents unwavering support of the SEAL Family Foundation; he is an engaged Board Member who provides his time, talent and treasure to support our mission of building resilient families in Naval Special Warfare. Thank you, Brent; the Navy SEAL community is better for your continued service.