The Need to Lead

Our ability to thrive depends on our ability to lead ourselves and others while in constantly changing circumstances. Berke shows us how to do that by conquering our ego, harnessing our deepest resources, and letting the natural leader inside us emerge.Andrew D. Huberman, Ph.D

Raw, heart pounding, and incredibly authentic, The Need to Lead takes you from the cockpit to the foxhole, from the boardroom to the living room and teaches you leadership lessons that only a guy like Dave Berke could teach. This book will change the way you think about leadership and it will make you a better leader in the C-Suite and a better person in life.Admiral William H. McRaven, U.S. Navy (Retired), Number 1 New York Times bestselling author of Make Your Bed

Dave Berke's The Need to Lead takes you inside the cockpit and down into the dirt, blending the high-speed world of aerial dogfights with the gritty realities of leading troops in ground combat. Drawing from his experiences as a Marine Corps fighter pilot and as an ANGLICO Team leader in Ramadi, Iraq, Berke blends stories from the front lines with hard-earned lessons learned under extreme pressure and then translates those lessons into actionable and practical counsel that extends far beyond the battlefield. Whether you're flying at Mach speeds, leading a team from the boardroom, or navigating the complexities of life, Berke demonstrates that true leadership demands decisiveness, adaptability, and humility. For a leadership guide forged in the crucible of combat, look no further than The Need to Lead.Jack Carr, Number 1 New York Times bestselling author of Targeted Beirut and The Terminal List series