Professionalism Under Stress:
Lessons for Professionalism, Gunfighting and Stress in Military and Civilian Life
Col. “Stretch” Dunn (US Army retired) and Dr. David Dyson
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Contents Dedication Second Chance to Leave a Legacy Calling to Help You Fulfill Your Callings Meaning of the Title and Cover Mission and Executive Summary Preparation for Professionalism Lessons Definitions Our approach to Helping You Process of Learning and Development Sources of Character, Competence, and Trust 7 Lessons for Professionalism 1. Develop and earn character and competence… 2. Earn empowerment… 3. Practice no excuses accountability… 4. Develop ethical fitness… 5. Think with positive expectancy… 6. Find meaning in life… 7. Be a champion for your callings and colleagues… Preparation for Gunfighting Lessons Definitions Early Lessons Learned from Combat Experience Military Terms Used 7 Lessons for Gunfighting Professionals 1. Develop a soldier’s heart… 2. Anticipate fear and prepare your instincts… 3. Find seasoned Noncommissioned Officer mentors 4. Be tough…experience extreme stress safely… 5. Prepare to choose the least-worst option… 6. Be aggressive, clear, and decisive… 7. Put your personal affairs in order… 7 Lessons for Gunfighting Leadership1. Gunfighting is a last resort… 2. Make sure the best leaders do the leading… 3. State intent, expectations…simply and clearly… 4. Lead by actions, not just position… 5. Prepare for suffering and death… 6. Keep the memory of loss alive… 7. Persevere—resolve to succeed… Preparation for Stress Lessons 7 Lessons for Stress 1. Develop your Fitness Package… 2. Identify sources of stress… 3. Distinguish between good and bad stress… 4. Develop a quick response strategy… 5. Use stress to help achieve peak performance… 6. Practice safe stress… 7. Create structures, habits…to leverage stress… Executive Summary of Lessons and Call to Action Call to Action, Assessment and Action Plan Tools1. Professionalism Assessment and Action Plan 2. Gunfighting Assessment and Action Plan 3. Wheel of Balance and Action Plan 2. Fitness Package Assessment and Action Plan 3. Time, Inspiration, Money, Energy (T.I.M.E. ) Checkup 6. Professional Life Plan Templates 7. Personal Life Plan Templates Abstracts of Capstone Workbook/Companion Book Closing Appendices Glossary References Genesis of our Book More Reader Results and Responses Appreciation Life Leaders Institute Books/Seminars/Services |
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