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by Nathan W. Tierney (Author)
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.
Author Biography
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).
