Leadership: Lessons from the Field

By Jay Franze

Leadership isn't about titles. It's about what remains when things get hard. Most leadership books are written from the podium. This one is written from the field. Leadership: Lessons from the Field is for capable professionals who were handed responsibility without a playbook, and discovered quickly that real leadership is messy, inconvenient, and always being evaluated. Drawing from decades in corporate security, compliance, live production, and the entertainment industry, Jay Franze cuts through theory and motivation to focus on what actually works when you're responsible for people, pressure, and outcomes. Inside, you'll learn: Why behavior matters more than authority How clarity, consistency, and accountability build trust What leadership looks like under deadlines, conflict, and crisis How to retain good people without burning them out Why longevity beats intensity-and reputation outlives roles This isn't a book about becoming a different leader. It's about becoming a steadier one. If you're ready to stop guessing and start leading with intention, this book will meet you where leadership actually happens, on the ground, under pressure, with real consequences.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1105665984
• ISBN13: 9781105665981
• Release Date: April 2026
• Publisher: Lulu.com
• Length: 220 Pages
• Weight: 0.66 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.5" x 6.0" x 9.0"