Table of Contents

Foreword by Neville Isdell Preface Introduction: from uncertainty to purpose Briefing 1: Who are you? Chapter 1: Make your values personal and real Through the lens of history: Shaka and the Zulus Briefing 2: Where are you going? Chapter 2: Focus on your vision Through the lens of history: Sherman and the American Civil War Briefing 3: Are we aligned? Chapter 3: Follow the mission Through the lens of history: Napoleon and Davout Briefing 4: Do we have the team spirit? Chapter 4: Build the spirit to win Through the lens of history: D-Day and Thermopylae Briefing 5: Are you leading effectively? Chapter 5: Live up to the responsibility of leadership Through the lens of history: Alexander the Great Briefing 6: How do you know you're winning? Chapter 6: Make sure it works Through the lens of history: Admiral Jellicoe Conclusions: the Commando Way - how to use it in your business Afterword Acknowledgements

About the Author

Damian McKinney is the CEO and founder of McKinney Rogers, a management consultancy firm with offices in London, Amsterdam, USA, Brazil, Japan and Hong Kong. He is a former operations commando with the UK Royal Marines.