| Chasing the White Rabbit: A Discovery of Leadership in the 21st Century Contributor(s): Daniel Morgan (Author), David Morgan (Author) |
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ISBN: 1599326477 ISBN-13: 9781599326474 Publisher: Advantage Media Group
WE WILL NOT BE UNDERSOLD! Click here for our low price guarantee Binding Type: Paperback Published: January 2016 |
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| Additional Information |
| BISAC Categories: - Business & Economics | Motivational - Business & Economics | Organizational Behavior - Education | Leadership |
| Dewey: 658.409 |
| LCCN: 2015959231 |
| Physical Information: 0.41" H x 6" W x 9" L (0.59 lbs) 194 pages |
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| Publisher Description: DISCOVERING LEADERSHIP... Never Pass Up A Good Crisis "I have known Dan for fifteen years and observed him in tough combat; he was invariably impressive. His brother, David, has also operated in dangerous environments, leading first responders in a host of tough missions. Their experiences--and stories--are not just compelling but full of insight for every generation at every level of responsibility." --General David H. Petraeus (US Army, Ret.), former commander of US Central Command and of US and coalition forces in both Iraq and Afghanistan "In Chasing the White Rabbit, Dan and Dave remind us that leadership is about doing, not talking; about clarity, not confusion; and about focus, not chaos. They generously interweave their life experiences and insights, bringing military, commercial, and emergency responder insights and perspectives at every turn. I have known Dave for over ten years as a student, mentee, client, and friend, and at every turn he has exhibited wisdom, empathy, reliability, and compassion for everything that he undertakes--that work ethic and character comes through loud and clear in this remarkable book." --Andrew J. Sherman, senior partner, Jones Day and author of twenty-six books on business growth, governance, and entrepreneurship; adjunct professor, University of Maryland Smith School of Business and Georgetown University Law |
Contributor Bio(s): Morgan, Daniel: - Dan Morgan is an active duty infantry colonel in the US Army who graduated from Georgetown University in Washington, D.C., where he earned a bachelor of arts degree in international affairs in 1992 and a master of arts degree in national security strategic studies in 1998. Currently, Colonel Morgan serves as the Joint Base Commander of Joint Base Lewis McChord in the State of Washington, where he delivers installation support and services to enable the readiness of joint Army and Air Force operational forces. He has served in Vicenza, Italy, as part of the 3-325th Airborne Battalion Combat Team (ABCT), which is NATO's spearhead rapid reaction force for Europe and Africa. After returning from Italy, Colonel Morgan was afforded an opportunity to serve as a GS 13/14 Executive Assistant to the Presidential Cabinet Officer, Director, White House Office of National Drug Control Policy. During this period of 1998-2001, he participated in Executive Office of the President, interagency, and legislative policymaking activities. His duties included extensive domestic and foreign travel in support of the United States National Drug Control Strategy. Under President Bill Clinton's administration, he engaged at the highest levels of service in the government of the United States and with foreign governments ranging from Colombia to China. Upon completion of his White House service, Colonel Morgan returned to active duty and was assigned to the 101st Airborne Division (Air Assault) in 2001 through 2011. During this assignment, he served as an Air Assault Company Commander, Battalion Operations Officer, Brigade Operations Officer, and Division Chief of Operations, where he participated in over four years of combat-- two deployments to Iraq and two to Afghanistan. From 2011 to 2014, Colonel Morgan was stationed at the 10th Mountain Division (Light) where he commanded the 1st Battalion, 87th Infantry Regiment. In January 2013, he deployed the battalion to Regional Command-East in Afghanistan for his fi fth combat deployment. Following this deployment and command privilege, Colonel Morgan was assigned as the 10th Mountain Division Chief of Staff (Rear) from 2013 to 2014. Colonel Morgan spends most of off time with his wife, Patty, and children, Isabel and Gabriel, who are competitive athletes in lacrosse and wrestling. In between deployments, work, and family, Colonel Morgan tries to spend time hunting and fishing where he can relax and regain the physical and mental energy needed to provide for others. His favorite books that shape his leadership and always near him are Doris Kearns Goodwin's Team of Rivals: The Political Genius of President Lincoln, Ulysses Grant's Memoirs, Narrative of the Life of Frederick Douglass: An American Slave, and Viktor Frankl's Pursuit of Meaning.Morgan, David: - David Morgan is cofounder and chief operating officer of STS International, where he oversees worldwide operations responsible for rapid design, development, and deployment of cutting-edge antiterrorism and physical security technologies, medical simulation training applications, and professional engineering services. Through his innovations and strategic leadership, STS has achieved significant growth by penetrating new and emerging markets through a diversified client base in eighteen countries across four continents. David Morgan has led the development and deployment of programs to protect national interests for the Department of Defense, including the Department of the Army's biometrics program and the Department of the Army and the Navy's intelligence, surveillance, and reconnaissance (ISR) technologies. He has deployed technical subject matter expertise to meet urgent Warfighter program requirements in Iraq, Afghanistan, and other austere locations. And he has led the development of medical simulation technologies for the Army, Air Force, Navy, and Marines. His strong commitment to research and development has translated his strategic vision into reality by producing technological and logistical advancements in the way in which US forces are supported in mission critical operations. Advancements include: advance body armor solutions that were recognized in the Army Greatest Inventions program; command and control technology that consolidates full motion video (FMV) into common display systems; forming unique, highly skilled teams to provide sustainment operations, logistical support, and training to US forces throughout Iraq, Afghanistan, and other locations around the world for ISR and counter-improvised explosive device (C-IED) systems for the US forces deployed; secure information screening, analysis, transfer, and dissemination in support of intelligence operations; and establishing the foundation and original program architectures for the development and integration of biometric technologies into DoD operations. David Morgan's core leadership principles are grounded in the strong belief that the investment in talented staff--and challenging the very best in his staff--is the greatest investment a company can make. Under his leadership, STS has grown almost 300 percent in the last three years. Most recently, STS was recognized as one of Inc.'s 5,000 Fastest Growing Companies in 2014 and 2015 and was a 2014 Small and Emerging Contractors Advisory Forum (SECAF) Government Project of the Year award finalist. As a small business entrepreneur, Morgan has a true passion for mentoring young and emerging entrepreneurs. He served as board of director member to a nonprofit and is currently on an advisory board of several private companies. He is a regular speaker on innovation and entrepreneurship at the University of Maryland Smith School of Business and Georgetown University Law School. He is a member of the Dingman Center Angels, who evaluate and invest in premier start-up technology companies. Recognized for his leadership and evaluation of emerging technologies, David Morgan has been named to the National Institute of Justice Peer Review Panel and is an active reviewer of innovative approaches to analysis, research, and development; information and sensor technologies; investigative and forensic science and technology; and law enforcement technologies. He is a contributor to McGraw-Hill Publishers as a technical editor, reviewing training materials and publications for fi rst responders and homeland security professionals in emergency operations and disaster response. |
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