There is an unprecedented surge in Global Competition for a vital resource – no, it’s not oil, it’s talent. For every organization [and for you] to succeed, you must expedite a People Strategy that will enable you to: Assess your plusses and minuses, Find opportunities for Growth and Betterment Learn from the Best-of-Class producers Develop a set of skills that improve your performance Construct a “Can Do” attitude that will create a self-starter within you What makes this book unique is its dual perspective from both corporate America and the military. It is a testimonial of the value of what we once referred to as – the Military Industrial Complex. First, we give you what corporate America is doing to enhance performance – training ideas, leadership development, and specific tactics for improving your attitude. You will also be given the opportunity for a Personal Assessment of Personality Traits, complete with Personal Development Suggestions. Second, from the military, you learn to “talk the talk” and how they truly walk the walk. Faced with challenges that you and I would find difficult , harrowing, or even unfathomable, soldiers never back down, perform under the most difficult of conditions, and achieve top performance, regardless of the odds they face.