People often ask if my book, The Furnace of Leadership Development is for firefighters only and the answer is no. My book is written for those who want to develop their leadership skills and abilities regardless of profession, age, or status in life.
Questions to ponder.
Still not sure if the book is for you? How would you answer the following questions?
- Have you been left with the impression that leadership is an easy path?
- Are you afraid to ask questions about leadership for fear others will think less of you, including your boss?
- Are you truly prepared to lead others?
The firehouse kitchen table
In the beginning of the book, I take the reader through the front door of the firehouse, into the kitchen, and we sit down with a cup of coffee to discuss my leadership experiences, the lessons learned, and how to make practical application in your life.
I address leadership challenges such as:
- The pain and rewards of INTEGRITY
- The need for strong relationships to BUILD TRUST
- EMBRACING the chaos of decision-making
- How to develop a leadership ACTION PLAN
- And much more!
Open, honest, and vulnerable
My personal library is filled with leadership books, and I have read countless magazine and journal articles on the topic. Authors who write about the mistakes other people make, but only portray themselves in a positive light are disingenuous.
From the beginning of my writing journey, I determined to describe my good, my bad, and my ugly. You will read my high points and low points because I want the reader to learn from my mistakes and successes.
Feel the heat of the furnace and become a leader with character, act when others won’t, and remember, “In the absence of leadership, decisiveness vaporizes, indecision rules, and talent walks out the door.”
Where to get the book
The Furnace of Leadership Development has been an Amazon international best seller twice, in January of 2020 and April of 2023.
You can order a copy through Amazon in print, audiobook, and eBook formats at The Furnace of Leadership Development: How to Mold Integrity and Character in Today’s World: Davis, Rick: 9781733073509: Amazon.com: Books
