Be The Weight Behind The Spear

Business leadership for the COVID generation! Amid unprecedented political and generational divides, one consensus emerges: equipping future leaders with essential skills is paramount. From business executives to parents, there's a shared commitment to preparing the next generation for success in an evolving world.

In Be the Weight Behind the Spear, Dr. (Colonel) McConkey draws on his extensive experience in emergency rooms and military service to highlight the pivotal role of leaders across all sectors in shaping America's future. He emphasizes that our business leaders, teachers, families, coaches, mentors, and volunteers are not only essential for enhancing productivity and inclusivity in business but also crucial for national security. By engaging and empowering the next generation of professionals, McConkey argues, we secure long-term growth and prosperity.

This book catalyzes a national dialogue, urging all Americans to actively support future leaders. McConkey's insights resonate as a call to action, stressing that each individual's contribution-whether in leadership, education, or community-significantly impacts our collective success and security. Be the Weight Behind the Spear inspires unity and empowerment, challenging readers to play an active role in fortifying America's resilience and leadership on the global stage. As we navigate complex challenges, McConkey's work serves as a guiding beacon towards a future where every American's involvement is integral to our shared prosperity and security.

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Be The Weight Behind The Spear

Business leadership for the COVID generation! Amid unprecedented political and generational divides, one consensus emerges: equipping future leaders with essential skills is paramount. From business executives to parents, there's a shared commitment to preparing the next generation for success in an evolving world.

In Be the Weight Behind the Spear, Dr. (Colonel) McConkey draws on his extensive experience in emergency rooms and military service to highlight the pivotal role of leaders across all sectors in shaping America's future. He emphasizes that our business leaders, teachers, families, coaches, mentors, and volunteers are not only essential for enhancing productivity and inclusivity in business but also crucial for national security. By engaging and empowering the next generation of professionals, McConkey argues, we secure long-term growth and prosperity.

This book catalyzes a national dialogue, urging all Americans to actively support future leaders. McConkey's insights resonate as a call to action, stressing that each individual's contribution-whether in leadership, education, or community-significantly impacts our collective success and security. Be the Weight Behind the Spear inspires unity and empowerment, challenging readers to play an active role in fortifying America's resilience and leadership on the global stage. As we navigate complex challenges, McConkey's work serves as a guiding beacon towards a future where every American's involvement is integral to our shared prosperity and security.

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Be The Weight Behind The Spear

by Josh McConkey

Overview

Business leadership for the COVID generation! Amid unprecedented political and generational divides, one consensus emerges: equipping future leaders with essential skills is paramount. From business executives to parents, there's a shared commitment to preparing the next generation for success in an evolving world.

In Be the Weight Behind the Spear, Dr. (Colonel) McConkey draws on his extensive experience in emergency rooms and military service to highlight the pivotal role of leaders across all sectors in shaping America's future. He emphasizes that our business leaders, teachers, families, coaches, mentors, and volunteers are not only essential for enhancing productivity and inclusivity in business but also crucial for national security. By engaging and empowering the next generation of professionals, McConkey argues, we secure long-term growth and prosperity.

This book catalyzes a national dialogue, urging all Americans to actively support future leaders. McConkey's insights resonate as a call to action, stressing that each individual's contribution-whether in leadership, education, or community-significantly impacts our collective success and security. Be the Weight Behind the Spear inspires unity and empowerment, challenging readers to play an active role in fortifying America's resilience and leadership on the global stage. As we navigate complex challenges, McConkey's work serves as a guiding beacon towards a future where every American's involvement is integral to our shared prosperity and security.

Product Details

ISBN-13: 9798988172239
Publisher: Wisdom House Books
Publication date: 09/22/2023
Sold by: Barnes & Noble
Format: eBook
Pages: 208
File size: 5 MB

About the Author

Dr. (Colonel) Josh McConkey is an award-winning/best-selling author and esteemed Emergency Physician with over two decades of clinical experience. He served as a professor at Duke University and maintains Board Certification in Emergency Medicine. With 22 years of military service, Dr. McConkey now commands the 459th Aeromedical Staging Squadron in the US Air Force Reserves, demonstrating exceptional leadership and dedication.Beyond his medical and military achievements, Dr. McConkey has been recognized for his contributions to education and community. He was honored in 2022 with induction into the Alliance, Nebraska Public Schools Hall of Fame and received the 2023 Distinguished Alumni Award from Chadron State College. A devoted father of three, his greatest passion lies in shaping future American leaders alongside his wife, Elsa, in Apex, North Carolina.Dr. McConkey's family heritage-a blend of Cuban and Irish roots-adds richness to their family life, celebrated through cherished Cuban recipes passed down through generations. These traditions embody warmth, love, and a sense of security, reflecting his commitment to fostering strength and unity within his family and community.

Table of Contents

Introduction . . . . . . . . . . vii

I . . . . . . . . . . How to be the Weight . . . . . . . . . . 1

  Chapter 1 . . . . . . . . . . Tip of the Spear . . . . . . . . . . 3

  Chapter 2 . . . . . . . . . . Leadership . . . . . . . . . . 13

  Chapter 3 . . . . . . . . . . Confidence of Youth . . . . . . . . . . 25

  Chapter 4 . . . . . . . . . . Accountability . . . . . . . . . . 33

  Chapter 5 . . . . . . . . . . Decision-Making & Overcoming Obstacles . . . . . . . . . . 43

II . . . . . . . . . . How to NOT be the Weight . . . . . . . . . . 51

  Chapter 6 . . . . . . . . . . "No Narcs for You!" . . . . . . . . . . 53

  Chapter 7 . . . . . . . . . . Nightmares Are Dreams Too . . . . . . . . . . 75

III . . . . . . . . . . Experiences that Shaped my Weight . . . . . . . . . . 89

  Chapter 8 . . . . . . . . . . "Marcia, Marcia, Marcia" . . . . . . . . . . 91

  Chapter 9 . . . . . . . . . . There's No Pumpkin Pie in New Zealand . . . . . . . . . . 99

  Chapter 10 . . . . . . . . . . Bernie's Burgers . . . . . . . . . . 105

  Chapter 11. . . . . . . . . . The Last Bastion of Freedom . . . . . . . . . . 111

IV . . . . . . . . . . My Weight . . . . . . . . . . 121

  Chapter 12 . . . . . . . . . . Does it Really Matter? . . . . . . . . . . 123

  Chapter 13 . . . . . . . . . . Roots . . . . . . . . . . 135

  Chapter 14 . . . . . . . . . . Black Beans and Rice . . . . . . . . . . 145

  Chapter 15 . . . . . . . . . . I'm Your Huckleberry . . . . . . . . . . 155

  Chapter 16 . . . . . . . . . . Today is the Greatest . . . . . . . . . . 167

Acknowledgments . . . . . . . . . . 181

About the Author . . . . . . . . . . 185

Notes . . . . . . . . . . 187


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