Leadership in Dangerous Situations, 2nd Edition: A Handbook for the Armed Forces, Emergency Services and First Responders

by Patrick Sweeney PhD. (Editor), Michael D. Matthews PhD. (Editor), Paul D. Lester PhD. (Editor), Sean Hannah PhD. (Editor), Brian Reed USA (Editor)

Overview

This guide which, for years, has prepared military, emergency, and first responders to face psychological, social, and physical challenges of leading in dangerous contexts has been updated. The author team, which includes scholars and practitioners, has integrated current research findings, incorporated topics not covered in the prior edition and has created a reference work relevant to leaders at all levels (entry, mid, and senior) in organizations that operate in dangerous contexts. Leadership in Dangerous Situations, Second Edition includes nine new chapters that address character development, ethical decision-making and action, leading in uncertain times, empowering initiative, leading taskforces and cross-functional teams, operating in complex social and political environments, tactical and operational decision-making and planning, red teaming, and incident command. The authors wrote their chapters as acts of service to enhance the professions that serve their countries and societies.

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9781682478240
Publisher:	Naval Institute Press
Publication date:	12/15/2022
Series:	Association of the United States Army
Sold by:	Barnes & Noble
Format:	eBook
Pages:	548
File size:	20 MB
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About the Author

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. 

Table of Contents

List of Illustrations and Tables ix

Foreword to the Second Edition xiii

Preface xv

Acknowledgments xvii

1 Leading in Dangerous Contexts: An Overview Patrick J. Sweeney Sean T. Hannah Brian J. Reed Michael D. Matthews Paul B. Lester 1

Section 1 Enhancing One's Psychological Body Armor

2 Character: The Foundation of in Extremis Leadership Andrew G. Farina Michael D. Matthews 13

3 Ethical Decision Making in Dangerous Situations Joe Doty Stephen Ingalls Joe Thomas Matt Lewis Steven Cook 34

4 Ten Years Later: What Leaders Still Should Know about Courage Paul B. Lester Cynthia L. S. Pury 48

5 Understanding and Managing Stress James Ness Lolita Burrell Andrea M. Peters Denise Jablonski-Kaye Isabell Obigt David M. Lam 65

6 The Decisive Moment: Decision Making under Stress Joseph W. Pfeifer James L. Merlo Michael D. Matthews 90

7 Real-Time Resilience and Leadership in Challenging Situations Hubert Annen Donna Brazil Bob Delaney 110

8 Leading to Promote Resilience and Mitigate PTSD Joseph C. Geraci Nicole K. Bulanchuk Paula A. Ryszkiewicz Matthew M. Goldsmith Jacqueline M. Thompson Michael Baker 128

9 Skills and Strategies for Optimizing Meaning Making after Adversity in High-Risk, Service-Oriented Occupational Environments Walter J. Sowden Michael H. Mobbs Kimberly Defiori 150

Section 2 Influencing When People are in Harm's Way

10 Trust: The Key to Leading When Lives Are on the Line Patrick J. Sweeney Kurt T. Dirks David C. Sundberg Paul B. Lester Rock A. Stevens 185

11 Building Resilient Teams Stephen J. Zaccaro Eric J. Weis Joanna E. Zakzewski Rita M. Hilton 206

12 Morale: A Force Multiplier Brian J. Reed Chris Midberry Jim Roussell Jason Toole 231

13 Leading in Uncertain Times, Challenging Contexts, and Where Leadership Really Matters Brace J. Avolio Harold Scoggins 247

14 Empowering Initiative: The Key to Adapting in a Volatile, Uncertain, Complex, and Ambiguous Environment Travis S. Tilman Andrew Ledford Brady Dearden Sam Benson 275

15 Leading Task Forces and Cross-Functional Teams Bryan M. Williams Peter E. Hudelson Matt Murphy Paul M. Conrad 301

Section 3 Building the Organization

16 Creating a High-Performance Culture for Organizations Working in Dangerous Situations Donald H. Horner Jr. Luann P. Pannell Dennis W. Yates Ruben Lopez 325

17 Choosing the Elite: Recruiting, Assessing, and Selecting Leaders for Dangerous Contexts Ole Boe Everett Spain 354

18 Leader Development for Dangerous Contexts Noel F. Palmer Sean T. Hannah David C. Sundberg 370

19 Operating in Dynamic and Complex Social and Political Environments George B. Forsythe John F. Halstead in collaboration Edward A. Flynn Richard K. Toomey M. Linda Hawes 398

20 Tactical and Operational Decision Making and Planning Sean T. Hannah John Vermeesch David C. Sundberg Christopher M. Smith 420

21 Anticipating and Preparing for the Unexpected through Red Teaming Kevin C. M. Benson Dan Cox 445

22 The Art of Incident Command Michael Butera Christopher M. Smith James A. Gagliano 464

23 A Holistic Approach to Leading in Dangerous Situations Patrick J. Sweeney Michael D. Matthews Sean T. Hannah Paul B. Lester Brian J. Reed 486

About the Contributors 507

Index 515

Editorial Reviews

"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

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