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U.S. Army Rangers earn their reputation every day for bravery,leadership, and sacrifice in combat. Extraordinary warriors fromthe time of the Dieppe raid and the D-Day invasion to today in Iraqand Afghanistan, the Rangers willingly accept the most dangerousmissions of any conflict. They are tough, they are fearless, andeach and every one is a true leader.
Ranger School forces its graduates to excel under extremeconditions, persevere despite seemingly impossible odds, anddevelop the mental toughness to succeed at any cost. Thosecharacteristics separate the greatest leaders from everyoneelse–in both business and in warfare. In No Excuse Leadership,entrepreneur and former Ranger Brace Barber shares the leadershipskills and lessons all Ranger School alumni learn. Use theselessons to make yourself a better business leader and reap therewards of higher morale, improved efficiency, and success in theface of adversity.
Every organization needs good leadership in order to win againstthe competition. Through his own personal story and those of nineother Rangers, Barber illuminates fundamental lessons about what itreally takes to win. These first-person accounts of trial andtriumph highlight the importance and the inherent truth of theArmy’s most fundamental leadership principles: seeking andtaking responsibility for your actions, and knowing yourself andseeking self-improvement. Adhering to those principles–andputting them at the core of your organization–will push youand your company to do more and do it better.
When chaos and trouble reign–when it would be far easier togive up than to keep going–No Excuse Leadership shows you thekind of person you have to be to succeed. For leaders who expectmore from themselves and their organizations, this book offers theproven principles and winning attitudes that lead to long-termprofit and prosperity.
"A great read. Brace Barber was a superb leader, Ranger, andgreat American. I was proud to serve with him. This book is a muston every Ranger or those who wish to be’s . . . coffeetable." –Colonel David Hunt Fox News Military Analyst
"A great book, designed to demonstrate how one can achieve themental toughness to succeed . . . no matter what theadversity." –J. D. Lock coauthor of To Fight with Intrepidity: The Complete History of theU.S. Army Rangers, 1622 to Present and author of The Coveted Blackand Gold
"I thoroughly enjoyed it. Matter of fact: had a tough timeputting it down." –Hazen L. Baron COL, Infantry, Commander, Ranger Training Brigade
"A terrific, hard-hitting book on leadership!" –Christopher D. Kolenda editor and coauthor of Leadership: The Warrior’s Art
"An excellent book for young people wishing to expand theirhorizons and tap their potential. As a former soldier, I highlyrecommend this book for those wishing to push farther and harderthan their peers." –Michael Yon author of Danger Close
"The challenging demands of U.S. Army Ranger School training aswell as the resulting
career and lifetime benefits that accrue to those who have theheart and courage to persevere are vividly recounted in thisenlightening and very motivating book." –USMC Major General (Ret.) Ted Hopgood Commandant, Corps of Cadets, Texas A&M University
"I would place it on the recommended reading list for thosegoing to Ranger School and those looking for a study in leadership.It is about life–setting high goals and then pushing yourselfto the limit and beyond to achieve those goals." –Colonel Thomas H. Aldrich Professor of Military Science, Norwich University
"If your desire is to understand the dynamics of how one goesabout leading and succeeding in difficult circumstances, this couldbe the book for you." –CPT Russell Perkins Military Instructor, North Georgia Military College
This is one of the best leadership books to come along in quite a while. Brace Barber is the real deal, as are the men who tell their stories in this book. It's not sugar-coated or "politically correct." It draws real connections for the reader from the character and principles and personal strength and commitment of these Rangers to the character and principles and personal strength required to be successful as a leader in any environment. Having come from a similar background, and having transitioned to the business world in 1990, I can say without pause that what you will learn here will serve you well as a leader. To quote part of the introduction that speaks the most to me: "No Excuse Leadership gives readers a foundation of principle, purposes, and attitudes that they can begin using immediately to impact the long-term success of themselves and their organizations." I continue to give this book to people I care about, leaders who are eager to learn the valuable lessons enclosed and apply them to their lives. You will not be disappointed.
Why does one man make it through Ranger School, while another "stronger" or "smarter" guy does not? Leaders bring out the best in their men, and Rangers learn how to do that in Ranger School
Most of this book is not about leadership. Instead, it is about what it is like to be an Army Ranger. I would say 15% of the book is dedicated to the subject of leadership in the Rangers. The book hits not so much at the intellectual level, but at the emotions. It does a fine job of describing the ATTITUDE of Ranger leadership. Perhaps it is implying that leadership is mostly about winning attitude. The book holds the reader with its tales of harsh training every Ranger must suffer. Its training is specifcially designed to push every Ranger to their physical and psychological limits, resulting in what appears to be a near death experience to most Rangers. I found it intriguing that Rangers lose sexual appetite during their brutal training because all they can think about is their basic survival (warmth, food, shelter, and overcoming pain) while successfully accomplishing their mission.
Before I went to Ranger School I was enthralled with anything and everything associated to the school. I looked for anything that would give me an edge to earning the coveted Ranger Tab. This book does a great job at helping you understand some of the hard ships you will face. It also shows you the values that you will be expected to live by every day, for the rest of your life, as a Ranger.
Some of the information is out dated, which is expected, as it was written by individuals that had completed the course several years ago. However, the principles of being a Ranger still remain the same.
No Excuse Leadership is a great book for anyone looking to become a better leader at any job! All the storys can be related to by anyone. It is not just for someone in the military or someone looking to attend Ranger School.
I purchased a number of these books and use them as high school graduation and birthday gifts. Brace is a very good author and the book is easy to read. I recommend this book.
This book contains several leadership examples, each displaying a key characteristic of a leader such as perseverence, confidence, humbleness, and honesty. I highly recommend this book for anyone looking to grow personally, whether you are in the military or not. I plan on attending Ranger School in a few years and this book has taught me some valuable lessons that I have already began to apply to my life so I can become a true leader of character.
I like two things in particular about this book. First, it is not overly complicated in its explanation of leadership. It focuses on issues like trust and discipline. Secondly, it does this through stories. We may or may not remember ideas, but stories we do remember. And these stories are not told ABOUT Rangers, they are told BY Rangers. You can feel like you are sitting there talking with the person and they aren't being edited while you do. Enjoy.
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