“For the untrained, leadership is a school in which the tests are given before the lessons!"
- Mike Ettore
My Leadership Books

Trust-Based Leadership
This 574-page book details how Mike effectively adapted and applied Marine Corps leadership concepts while serving as a business leader—and how he leverages the Trust-Based Leadership™ model to help others become World-Class Leaders.

Principles of War for the Corporate Battlefield
This book contains examples of how the Principles of War have been successfully applied in both military and business environments. It will enable business leaders to quickly and effectively apply them in their own planning and operations.

Victory Disease
Wise leaders know that Victory Disease can infect and destroy any organization. This book enables them to quickly recognize its early warning signs and take actions that will effectively mitigate its symptoms.

Ancient Wisdom
This book combines the wisdom of Marcus Aurelius, Seneca, and other Stoic philosophers with Mike’s interpretations and anecdotes about his personal experiences and lessons learned. It contains empowering advice that can help readers learn how to control their emotional responses to life’s inevitable challenges and obstacles!
The Leadership Lessons Book Series
Features concise executive summaries that capture the lessons learned, best practices, and advice from top leadership experts.
Each book includes:
- Key insights from leading leadership experts
- Actionable leadership tactics and techniques
- Stories and quotes from successful leaders
- Cautionary notes about common “leadership traps”
Who Should Read These Books?
Individuals at all leadership levels will benefit.
Aspiring Leaders
- Learn time-tested leadership lessons, tactics, and techniques
- Increase your odds of achieving success as a new leader
- Avoid making professionally damaging “new leader” mistakes
- Accelerate your ability to lead and develop successful teams
Mid-Level Leaders
- Accelerate your growth as a professional leader
- Learn actionable leadership tactics and techniques
- Elevate the culture, work ethic, and effectiveness of your team
- Enhance your ability to compete for senior leadership roles
Senior Leaders/ Executives
- Leverage the Trust-Based Leadership model in your organization
- Create a World Class culture of leadership development
- Identify and develop the next generation of leaders
- Create a “Legacy of Leadership and Operational Excellence”
THE TOP TEN REASONS LEADERS FAIL
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SET YOURSELF UP FOR SUCCESS.
Discover insights, paired with trusted advice, so that you can avoid making these classic and costly leadership mistakes.
