Alford L. McMichael served his country in the United States Marine Corps for more than 36 years and was the first sergeant major to serve as the sergeant major to the Allied Supreme Commander of NATO. In this indispensable guide, McMichael shares life lessons that may be employed by everyone from military personnel to corporate CEOs.
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“The United States Marine Corps…is built on a foundation of leadership that instills a discipline to perform under the most difficult of circumstances and environments. No one more epitomizes these qualifications than Sergeant Major Alford McMichael. Read his book, know his story. It is a life lesson on leadership.”
— Dennis Swanson, president of station operations, Fox Television Stations, Inc.
“If you desire to inspire greatness within your organization, then I highly recommend this book as a unique resource from a great leader.”
— Dale W. Herdegen, Lieutenant Colonel, USMC, (Ret.)"[McMichael] represents the epitome of iconic leadership and competence, and his book passes along a lifetime of lessons, observations, and practices invaluable to anyone in a position of authority.”
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Sergeant Major Alford L. McMichael enlisted in the United States Marine Corps in 1970 and served his country for more than thirty-six years. He was appointed the 14th sergeant major of the USMC in 1999. In 2003, he became the first sergeant major ever to serve as the sergeant major to the Allied Supreme Commander of NATO. Among his countless other accomplishments, he has been appointed to the American Veteran Steering Committee, where he is working to improve the quality of life for young veterans of the United States Armed Forces.
Peter Jay Fernandez is an accomplished audiobook narrator who has won three AudioFile Earphones Awards and an Audie Award in 2009. He has also appeared on television, film, and stage. His appearances include roles in Law & Order, Law & Order: Criminal Intent, and the musical Thunder Knocking on the Door.