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What is a rebel leader? A rebel leader doesn’t ask permission. They don’t hide behind titles or throw around buzzwords. They lead through chaos—clear-eyed, sleeves rolled up, no fluff. They don’t break rules just to stir the pot—they challenge the ones that block progress. They fix what’s broken, and build momentum where others stall out. You’ll find them in uniform, classrooms, cubicles, and corner offices. Veterans, first-gen grads, sharp outsiders—anyone bold enough to rethink what’s always been done, and gutsy enough to do something better. Rebel Leaders GSD is not another leadership book filled with pie charts and passive advice. It’s a field manual for people navigating the real world—people who are done pretending, done waiting, and ready to GSD. Whether you’re: A veteran trading in your uniform for a badge, a brand, or a business A recent grad facing your first real job and wondering who wrote these broken rules Or an exhausted employee trying to lead without selling out This book gives you the tactical playbook to adapt, speak plainly, and cut through the noise. You’ll learn how to: Lead when the rules make no damn sense Communicate like a human, not a robot Act decisively—even when no one hands you a plan This is the leadership book for people who hate leadership books. It isn’t theory. It’s trench-tested. And if you’ve ever felt like your grit, clarity, or instincts weren’t welcome in the room, this is your proof that they are. And your call to lead anyway. Welcome to the rebellion.

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Author:   Nathan W. Tierney
Publisher:   Taylor & Francis Ltd
Imprint:   Productivity Press
Weight:   0.820kg
ISBN:  

9781041012986

ISBN 10:   1041012985
Pages:   418
Publication Date:   23 December 2025
Audience:   Professional and scholarly ,  Professional & Vocational
Format:   Paperback
Publisher's Status:   Active
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Table of Contents

Part I Intro Chapter 1: The Rebel Leader’s Edge—Why the Workplace Needs Rebels Chapter 2: Think Like a Rebel—The Mindset That Drives Action Chapter 3: Find Your Cause—Fuel Your Rebellion Chapter 4: Fuel the Fire—Turning Your Cause into a Movement Chapter 5: Building Elite Teams—How Rebel Leaders Motivate and Inspire Chapter 6: Leading with Integrity—How Ethics Make You Unshakable Chapter 7: How to Build the Next Generation of Leaders Chapter 8: EQ is Your Superpower—How Rebel Leaders Win with Emotional Intelligence Chapter 9: Building a Power Network—Connections That Matter Chapter 10: Cultural Agility—Operate in Any Work Environment Part II Intro Chapter 11: Scaling Without the Chaos—Why Every Business Needs an Operating System Chapter 12: HR for Rebels—How to Build, Lead, and Keep an Elite Team Chapter 13: Mastering Money—Without Nodding Off or Burning Out Chapter 14: Tech-Savvy Leadership—Owning AI & Disruption Chapter 15: The 4Ps of Business—Policy, Process, Performance, and People Chapter 16: The 4Cs of Hiring Contractors Chapter 17: The Rebel’s Guide to Staffing—Hire Smart, Don’t Go Broke Chapter 18: Tools That Help, Not Hover Chapter 19: Why I Hate Meetings Without a Clear Purpose, Process, or Outcome Chapter 20: Hard Questions, Real Answers Part III Intro Chapter 21: Rebel Strategy: How to Think Big, Move Fast, and Still Sleep at Night Chapter 22 Making Smart Decisions Fast—The Rebel Leader’s Tactical Guide Chapter 23: The Rule of Three—A Rebel Leader’s Secret Weapon for Clear Thinking & Communication Chapter 24: Talk Like a Rebel Leader—Mastering Persuasion, Influence, and Clarity Chapter 25: Office Politics Without the Headache—Influence Without Selling Out Chapter 26: Critical Thinking for Rebels—Problem-Solving Under Fire Chapter 27: Time is Your Secret Weapon—Own It, Before It Does Chapter 28: Project Management Without the Pain—The Rebel’s Guide to Getting Stuff Done Chapter 29: Innovate or Die—How Rebel Leaders Spark Creativity and Break Barriers Chapter 30: Adapt or Get Left Behind—Staying Sharp in a World That Won’t Wait After Action: Rebel Recovery: The Part Most Leaders Skip Acknowledgments Epilogue: Leadership in Practice—Leading from the Margins Rebel Dictionary: For Business, Life, and Barn Chores

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Nathan W. Tierney is an accomplished senior executive with over 25 years of experience in taking on diverse roles within multibillion-dollar public and private sector organizations. Renowned for swiftly addressing complex organizational challenges and resolving time-sensitive issues by focusing on simplicity and outcome-driven solutions, while incorporating data-driven methodologies essential to organizational success. Recognized globally as a thought leader in Value Management. A U.S. Army Special Operations Veteran, honored with our nation’s highest peacetime award for heroism (1998), the VA’s Honor Award, the prestigious Federal 100 Award for pioneering advancements in information technology (2023), and the Department of Veterans Affairs Secretary’s Honor Award (2023). Recently, named an Engage Federal Health Honoree (2024).

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