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Plans rarely survive first contact with reality. This book brings to life what it takes to adapt, problem-solve, and lead through the gaps no plan anticipates. Drawing on 25 years of building and leading global supply chains, trade compliance, and logistics operations, Jarrod Kuhn shows how instinct, humility, respect, and grit mark the difference between managing and truly leading. Along the way, he introduces his field-tested 3P Framework-Protect, Pilot & Patch-a practical guide to overcoming threats while fueling innovation. With laugh-out-loud stories and hard-won clarity, this is leadership tested and forged under pressure. What you'll learn: Protect: anticipate risk, safeguard margin, and keep projects moving Pilot: test fast, learn faster, and scale what works Patch: fix what matters, close gaps, and finish strong Real-world leadership: quiet diplomacy, earned trust, and results that last Global execution: factories, timelines, tariffs, and compliance-without losing your humanity Who it's for: supply chain and operations leaders, founders, and rising managers who need practical wins in the real world. About the author: Certified Six Sigma Master Black Belt, Jarrod Kuhn has been recognized as a Supply Chain & Logistics ""Rainmaker"" by DC Velocity. A proven leader in global operations and trade for world-renowned brands, Jarrod holds both an MBA and a JD, is a Customs Expert, admitted Federal Maritime Commission practitioner and designated by CSULB's Center of International Trade & Transportation as a Global Logistics Specialist.

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""What you'll find in these pages is not a textbook of leadership maxims, but lived wisdom... Jarrod doesn't preach; he tells stories... And woven through each is a practical truth about how to lead, whether across cultures, across functions, or simply across the table... So read with curiosity. Let yourself enter the stories. And take what resonates into your own journey. Because while the details may be global, the lessons are universal.""-- MICHAEL PACHARIS, CEO, Lenox Corporation (FOREWORD) ""Jarrod is a trusted professional whose passion for leadership and value creation shine through every page. This book is insightful, and practical, delivering leadership insights that truly make a difference. An indispensable guide for emerging leaders, and seasoned veterans looking to refresh their playbook""-- JIM RITCHIE, President & CEO, Red Stone Logistics. ""A handbook of supply chain insights, Jarrod's stories offer wisdom for navigating today's uncertainties, moments of recognition for seasoned professionals, and trusted guidance for the next generation of leaders""-- BRAD STEWART, Co-Founder, Rockfarm Supply Chain Solutions. ""With dry wit and a supply chain professional's eye for detail, Jarrod has written a tour de force. Whether you are a novice or a seasoned professional in sourcing or any other line of business this book will both entertain and educate you""-- KEN COTTRILL, Former Editorial Director, MIT's Center for Transportation & Logistics. ""Jarrod captures the real work of global business, from factories and timelines to the quiet diplomacy that moves them forward. Practical and memorable, his stories remind us that lasting results come when trust, patience, and presence go hand in hand with humanity""-- ANGEL RODRIGUEZ, President, ASF Air

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