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Dick is an internationally known speaker on family values, military affairs and moral leadership. he is president of Leadership Is All About People. A retired Air Force brigadier general and jet pilot, Abel is also a coach, husband, father, grandfather and mentor to men and women of all ages. During his 30-year military career, he led an Air Force flying demonstration team, coached football, at the U.S. Air Force Academy, escorted home five flights of returning POWs from Vietnam, served as special assistant to three four-star Navy admirals and one chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff, and was director of Air Force public affairs. After retiring from the Air Force in 1985, he served as a senior executive on the U.S. Olympic Committee and later as president of the Fellowship of Christian Athletes. He is also ambassador-at-large and executive director emeritus of Military Ministry, a division of Campus Crusade for Christ.

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General Abel has mentored a generation of leaders, from sports to the military to higher education. His focus in this book is on the intersection of integrity and excellence and it is a worthy read for anyone who wants to make a difference in the lives of others. -- Eric Patterson, Ph.D., Dean Robertson School of Government Regent University General Abel's insight into the true nature of character is a game changer. He raises the standard for human performance. -- George Morris FCA UVA Chaplaincy Director Perhaps as never before in history, the Law of Supply and Demand is in play when it comes to leaders of unquestioned character. In the marketplace, in government and in the family, we desperately need exemplars of principle. With Gen. Abel's no-nonsense crispness and Solomonesque wisdom GPS for Leaders of Excellence equips you with specific vector correctors to assess and refocus the privilege you've been given of being not just a leader, but one of excellence. -- George Toles Founder, His Deal In his latest compilation of Vector Corrector writings, retired Air Force Brigadier General Coach Dick Abel has provided us with an even better navigation tool than our I-Phones or Garmins. GPS for Leaders of Excellence will rapidly become your dailygo-to reference to keep you on track to live a life that reflects God's Plan for Salvation. In fact, I predict this book will become the second most important book on your nightstand.For many years, as an athlete, husband, father, Air Force pilot, football coach, public affairs expert, pastor, motivational speaker and mentor, Coach Abel has inspired thousands through servant-led leadership. He has a God-given knack for communicating complex thoughts in laymen's terms - plain language that hits home - when we need it the most. I'm proud to call Coach Abel my mentor and friend for the past 45 years and after reading GPS, you'll share that same sense of thanksgiving for this selfless leader. -- Mike Gould Lt Gen, USAF (Ret) Dick Abel continues to preach his message about the importance of people. His head is at the heart of leadership. -- Vern ClarkAdmiral, US Navy (Ret) In an age when leadership is so desperately needed, Dick Abel's collection of leadership nuggets can move one from average to a respected leader. These brilliant truths give life and light to any person who seeks to better themselves or even to be great as a humble servant of Jesus Christ. -- Wayne Atcheson, Historian Billy Graham Library I have known Dick Coach Abel since 1975 when I started my senior year at the USAF Academy. He has been an invaluable leadership coach and mentor throughout my 31 year career in the USAF and now my second career with the Boeing Company. He taught me early on that leadership is all about people and treating them with respect. His new book is a collection of Vector Correctors, which I have been faithfully reading for the past seven or eight years. They are short thoughts to remind a leader what is important when interacting with people and trying to lead and motivate a team. Sometimes a leader just needs a short thought or vector to focus on what really matters. This book will provide that vector! -- Jack CattonMaj Gen, USAF (Ret) Vice President Air Force Systems The Boeing Company The uncommon richness of General Abel's life experience and wisdom, shared here with us, is a treasure. He demonstrates the fundamental connection between full human flourishing and leadership exercised through love, humility, and service. -- Fr. Bill Murphy, SJ

General Abel has mentored a generation of leaders, from sports to the military to higher education. His focus in this book is on the intersection of integrity and excellence and it is a worthy read for anyone who wants to make a difference in the lives of others. -- Eric Patterson, Ph.D., Dean Robertson School of Government Regent University General Abel's insight into the true nature of character is a game changer. He raises the standard for human performance. -- George Morris FCA UVA Chaplaincy Director Perhaps as never before in history, the Law of Supply and Demand is in play when it comes to leaders of unquestioned character. In the marketplace, in government and in the family, we desperately need exemplars of principle. With Gen. Abel's no-nonsense crispness and Solomonesque wisdom GPS for Leaders of Excellence equips you with specific vector correctors to assess and refocus the privilege you've been given of being not just a leader, but one of excellence. -- George Toles Founder, His Deal In his latest compilation of Vector Corrector writings, retired Air Force Brigadier General Coach Dick Abel has provided us with an even better navigation tool than our I-Phones or Garmins. GPS for Leaders of Excellence will rapidly become your dailygo-to reference to keep you on track to live a life that reflects God's Plan for Salvation. In fact, I predict this book will become the second most important book on your nightstand.For many years, as an athlete, husband, father, Air Force pilot, football coach, public affairs expert, pastor, motivational speaker and mentor, Coach Abel has inspired thousands through servant-led leadership. He has a God-given knack for communicating complex thoughts in laymen's terms - plain language that hits home - when we need it the most. I'm proud to call Coach Abel my mentor and friend for the past 45 years and after reading GPS, you'll share that same sense of thanksgiving for this selfless leader. -- Mike Gould Lt Gen, USAF (Ret) Dick Abel continues to preach his message about the importance of people. His head is at the heart of leadership. -- Vern ClarkAdmiral, US Navy (Ret) In an age when leadership is so desperately needed, Dick Abel's collection of leadership nuggets can move one from average to a respected leader. These brilliant truths give life and light to any person who seeks to better themselves or even to be great as a humble servant of Jesus Christ. -- Wayne Atcheson, Historian Billy Graham Library I have known Dick Coach Abel since 1975 when I started my senior year at the USAF Academy. He has been an invaluable leadership coach and mentor throughout my 31 year career in the USAF and now my second career with the Boeing Company. He taught me early on that leadership is all about people and treating them with respect. His new book is a collection of Vector Correctors, which I have been faithfully reading for the past seven or eight years. They are short thoughts to remind a leader what is important when interacting with people and trying to lead and motivate a team. Sometimes a leader just needs a short thought or vector to focus on what really matters. This book will provide that vector! -- Jack CattonMaj Gen, USAF (Ret) Vice President Air Force Systems The Boeing Company The uncommon richness of General Abel's life experience and wisdom, shared here with us, is a treasure. He demonstrates the fundamental connection between full human flourishing and leadership exercised through love, humility, and service. -- Fr. Bill Murphy, SJ

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Dick is an internationally known speaker on family values, military affairs and moral leadership. he is president of Leadership Is All About People. A retired Air Force brigadier general and jet pilot, Abel is also a coach, husband, father, grandfather and mentor to men and women of all ages. During his 30-year military career, he led an Air Force flying demonstration team, coached football, at the U.S. Air Force Academy, escorted home five flights of returning POWs from Vietnam, served as special assistant to three four-star Navy admirals and one chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff, and was director of Air Force public affairs. After retiring from the Air Force in 1985, he served as a senior executive on the U.S. Olympic Committee and later as president of the Fellowship of Christian Athletes. He is also ambassador-at-large and executive director emeritus of Military Ministry, a division of Campus Crusade for Christ. Admiral William J. Fallon retired from the U.S. Navy after a 40 year career of military leadership. He led U.S. and Allied forces in eight separate command assignments and played a leadership role in military and diplomatic matters at the highest levels of the U.S. government. As head of U.S. Central Command, Admiral Fallon directed all U.S. military operations in the Middle East, Horn of Africa and Central Asia, focusing on combat operations in Iraq and Afghanistan. He previously served as head of U.S. Pacific Command with responsibility for all military personnel in the Asia-Pacific region and led U.S. military engagement with China, India, and U.S. allies. Chairman of the Board of CounterTack, Inc., a cyber security software company, he is a partner in Tilwell Petroleum, LLC, and the consulting company Global Alliance Advisors, LLC. Admiral Fallon is a Senior Fellow at the Center for Naval Analyses, a member of the Secretary of Defense Science Board and of the American Security Project. Tim began his 40-year career at Chick-fil-A as a restaurant team member and was appointed to President and Chief Operating Officer in 2016. Tim currently serves on the Board of Trustees of Oglethorpe University and on the Board of Advisors at the McDonough School of Business of Georgetown University. Tim also serves on the Board of Trustees for the Boys and Girls Clubs of Metro Atlanta and is a former member of the Advisory Board of the Atlanta Area Council for the Boy Scouts of America. Tim graduated from Oglethorpe University with a Bachelor of Arts in History and Political Science and holds a Master of Business Administration degree from Georgetown University. He is an active member of Holy Transfiguration Greek Orthodox Church in Marietta, Georgia.

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