Justin Thompson

The Adventures of Larry the Squirrel is a Christmas story about a shy woodland squirrel who is met with some very unexpected circumstances. We are dropped off at a point in Larry's life where some significant changes are taking place. His peaceful existence is interrupted by a motley-looking crew that has a larger agenda in mind for his home. Much to Larry's surprise, he and his house are suddenly loaded up, removed from his quiet, rural neighborhood, and driven across the country to a massive, busy city. Throughout the journey, Larry experiences many firsts, and it seems everyone wants to look at his home. As he struggles to understand what is going on, Larry lands himself right in the middle of what would be his memorable Christmas yet.

My parents may have given me the name, Justin, but they had no idea that one day I would be more recognizable as Hali's Brother than anything else. Hali changed the trajectory my family's life forever, and that's a good thing. Growing up with a sister with special needs has its challenges, but it also has provided me with a life I could have never imagined. I Called Shotgun shares some of the best stories from Hali's life, from my perspective. There will be some sad moments, happy moments, but most of all moments of laughter. Thank you for joining us in this story

For the leader, the strategy is your map that shows where you are, where you want to be, and the path between the two. Tactical Leadership is the compass, a tool used by leaders to stay on target and keep the focus on the objective. Without your compass, it will be difficult to stay on the map, and nearly impossible to follow the desired path.In Tactical Leadership, you'll learn practical tools and tactics for Leadership Focus, Leadership Process, and Leadership Practices.Leadership FocusLearn how to develop omni-directional leadership focus to enhance your influence in all directions. Great leaders influence not only their organizational subordinates but also their peers, customers, superiors and themselves. Leadership ProcessDr. Thompson presents his Six Step Process for Effective Leadership that sets the framework for intentional influence, and he provides the Agile Tactical Adaptability(TM) model for gauging development levels, situational priority, and appropriate leadership styles. Become the Sensei that develops those around you into Black Belt performers. You'll also learn critical tools for adapting to learning and communication styles of your audience and using questions to build knowledge and drive results. - The Agile Tactical Adaptability(TM) model provides the ability to gracefully assess a situation, rapidly draw conclusions, and decisively adapt or change your tactics to suit the situation. - Learning and communication styles to help you communicated more effectively. You can't influence someone if you aren't getting through to them.- A questioning methodology to help you efficiently gain needed information, drive conversations in a particular direction, or guide someone to discovering things on their own.Leadership PracticesHaving focus and developing a process is meaningless until you put it into action. Tactical Leadership presents eight critical Leadership Practices that every great leader exemplifies on a daily basis, and guides you through how to implement them: - Champion the Foundation- Cultivate the Vision Vector(TM)- Model the Mojo- Coach Performance- Build Unity Without Uniformity- Enable and Empower- Focus the Operation- Develop the Leader (in yourself, and in others)Make sure you have your compass handy, and you know how to use it to stay on course. Tactical Leadership provides practical leadership tools for everyday excellence

- Are great leaders born, or made? - Do we have the potential to develop and improve as leaders? - Does your view on leadership really matter? Each of these questions are answered in Strategic Leadership which provides a look at the evolution of organizational leadership theory through three key paradigm shifts, and the introduction of the STAR Leadership(TM) model. In 'Strategic Leadership', you will trace the perspectives of organizational leadership experts and thought leaders from the 'master birthright paradigm' to the 'inheritance paradigm' to the 'behavior paradigm' and ultimately to the "STAR Leadership(TM) paradigm.' You will discover the precepts of STAR Leadership(TM) as defined by the seven postulates of the core leadership theory, and how this is actualized in the core leadership ideology defined by the Four Ps of STAR Leadership(TM) a leadership purpose, principles of leadership, leadership that inspires passion, and persistent leadership. In this way, 'Strategic Leadership' lays the foundation for STAR Leadership(TM). By the end of 'Strategic Leadership' you will have a solid foundation upon which to intentionally build the skills and practices you need to be the leader you desire to be. In 'Tactical Leadership', the second book of the STAR Leadership(TM) Trilogy, I'll show you how to apply this foundation in practical ways. And in 'Performance Leadership', the third volume in this trilogy, you'll learn how to utilize the concepts and applications of STAR Leadership(TM) to transform your organization into a STAR Performance(TM) organization.