DESCRIPTIONS

The military is known for forging some of the strongest teams imaginable. Military culture isn't just slogans- it's about truly having the back of the person to your left and right. A way of life that shapes everything about teamwork. After three decades with the military and Department of Defense, Korey Staley has learned why military teams are unbeatable. In this book, he shares nine essential leadership lessons rooted in real-world experience. From building trust and respect to mastering self-awareness, delegation, and tone, Korey uses personal stories to illustrate important lessons. He also provides actionable advice on strengthening relationships, structuring your team, and using reflection to drive improvement. Regardless of where you're leading from, Korey's book equips you with the tools to build a team willing to give their all. This book doesn't rehash what you learn in typical courses; instead, it combines technical expertise with emotional intelligence giving you the tools to drive people and teams to perform at their absolute best, just like in military field craft, the art of leadership is not something you'll find entirely written in any manual it's a collection of knowledge experience and lessons handed down through generations of great leaders. These unwritten rules, The Fieldcraft of Leadership, go beyond standard instructions to help you not just manage but inspire. “I consider it an honor and privilege to be writing the foreword for "The Fieldcraft of Leadership," a book that encapsulates the wisdom and leadership lessons garnered from the trenches of the battlefield. This book is not just about leadership. It is about humanity, courage, grit, and the indomitable spirit of individuals who have faced the harshest realities and yet held on to their sense of duty and purpose.” – Cpt(Ret) Florent Groberg / Medal of Honor Recipient “[Korey] Staley. He blended elements of a natural leader and tactician with a calm and patient personality. Just by speaking to him, I knew that he could bring calm and experience into any situation” - LTC Antonio Salinas “I could always count on Korey to take charge and make a decision no matter how unpleasant the situation was – winning both the men we led and my gratitude …. It has been almost 20 years since our time together in warfare, I still use lessons he taught me” – LTC Lewis Seau