Stay the Course: Chronicling My Self-Development, Business, and Vocational Improvement [SECOND EDITION]

By Ryan L. Kiscaden

Leadership, Business, and Mentorship from Inside the HVACR & Plumbing Industry

Most leadership books are written about business. This one is written from inside it.

In Stay the Course, Ryan L. Kiscaden shares hard-earned lessons from a career spent in the HVACR and plumbing industry, from wholesale counters and jobsite conversations to executive leadership, regulatory strategy, and national workforce development.

This expanded second edition blends real-world leadership, director-level thinking, and industry-specific insight into a practical guide for professionals who are ready to lead with clarity, credibility, and purpose.

You won't find motivational fluff here. You'll find stories and frameworks shaped by:

Mentoring future leaders and planning successionLeading teams through regulation, labor shortages, and market disruptionNavigating manufacturers, reps, contractors, distributors, and policymakersBuilding trust in an industry where reputation still mattersInside the book: Leadership lessons forged during recessions, supply-chain chaos, and regulatory changePractical approaches to mentorship, people management, and succession planningBusiness and marketing strategy grounded in HVACR and plumbing realitiesWorkforce development insights to elevate the skilled tradesA steady reminder that principles endure-even when facts changeWho this book is for: HVACR & plumbing professionals ready to lead beyond their titleManagers, directors, and executives navigating complexity and growthBusiness owners who value execution as much as strategyAnyone who believes leadership is earned, not announced

Stay the Course is for people who have carried responsibility, made hard calls, and understand that leadership isn't about shortcuts, it's about stewardship.

About the Author:
Ryan L. Kiscaden is an award-winning author, integrated marketing leader, and advocate for the skilled trades. With career spanning HVACR, plumbing, and nonprofit leadership, he brings a unique perspective to the challenges and opportunities facing today's professionals.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0972621970
• ISBN13: 9780972621977
• Release Date: November 2018
• Publisher: Dorrance Publishing Co.
• Length: 238 Pages
• Weight: 0.53 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.5" x 5.0" x 8.0"