Leadership in Dangerous Situations, 2nd Edition

Patrick J. Sweeney, PhD, Colonel (retired), U.S. Army, is a professor of practice and executive director of the Allegacy Center for Leadership and Character, School of Business, Wake Forest University. He commanded 3rd Battalion, 320 Field Artillery, 101st Airborne Division and served with the 101st during Operation Iraqi Freedom I.   Michael D. Matthews, PhD, is  a professor of engineering psychology at West Point. He is the author of numerous books, chapters, and scientific articles. His most recent book, co-authored by Lieutenant General (retired) Robert Caslen, is The Character Edge: Leading and Winning with Integrity.  Paul B. Lester, PhD, is an associate professor of ethical leadership at the Naval Postgraduate School and previously served as the founding director of the Research Facilitation Laboratory. He served as an infantry officer and later as a research psychologist in several locations including West Point, the Pentagon, Iraq, and Afghanistan.   Sean T. Hannah, PhD, is the Wilson Chair at Wake Forest University School of Business, and a retired U.S. Army colonel and infantry officer with experience in four combat and contingency operations. He researches leadership and leader development and has over seventy peer reviewed publications.   Brian J. Reed, PhD, Colonel, U.S. Army, is a Professor, U.S. Military Academy and the Chief of Staff. He commanded 1-24 IN and 1/25 SBCT, and was Director of the Commander's Action Group for the USCENTCOM CDR. He has multiple combat and operational deployments to include Iraq and Afghanistan.

"As leaders, we have a responsibility to learn and to adapt, and to prepare the next generation to serve. As the author's observe “people attracted to dangerous-context organisations tend to have personal values that align with the organsation’s values, so service tends to be part of their individual purpose.” Thus, we have “the privilege of leading and working with good people”, and being their servants. A good guide and read, for building future leaders of the ADF." —Navy League of Australia"Emergency situations are part of the job description for the military and first responders, and there are no higher stakes for leaders than when lives are on the line. This book helps leaders build trust and loyalty and navigate the decision-making process to ensure the best possible outcomes in dangerous contexts. A must-read for anyone whose team operates in unpredictable and risky environments." —Alison Levine, Team Captain, American Women's Everest Expedition“Developing leaders at all levels who hunger for more understanding about their roles and responsibilities will find themselves fascinated by this compilation. I wish I had it when I was progressing through my career.” —Jim Schwartz, a former Fire Chief at the Pentagon on 9/11, Arlington Virginia FD