Lead Where You Stand

Building a Career in Private Security Leadership

Inbunden, Engelska, 2027

539 kr

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Beskrivning

Lead Where You Stand: Building a Career in Private Security Leadership is a practical guide that challenges the misconception of private security as a temporary role by providing a roadmap for transforming security roles into fulfilling, long-term careers based on Eddie Sorrells' 30+ years of experience from frontline officer to executive leadership.The book targets security officers, supervisors, managers, and professionals transitioning from law enforcement or military backgrounds who seek advancement beyond entry-level positions in the evolving private security industry. Key themes include:Developing a career mindset rather than a job mentalityBuilding leadership skills without formal titlesImplementing strategic career growth from officer to executive rolesPreparing for the future impact of AI and technology on the security industry.With over one million security officers in the U.S., and a growing demand for skilled professionals, the book addresses a critical gap in industry literature by serving as a career-focused guide rather than a technical manual.The book equips readers with actionable strategies for professional growth, leadership development, and industry impact while emphasizing the increasing role of private security in corporate strategy and risk management.

Produktinformation

Utgivningsdatum:2027-01-05
Mått:156 x 234 x undefined mm
Format:Inbunden
Språk:Engelska
Antal sidor:192
Förlag:Taylor & Francis Ltd
ISBN:9781041264873

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Eddie Sorrells is the CEO of DSI Security Services and a globally recognized authority in private security who began his career in 1991 as a frontline security officer and progressed through every management role to become a respected industry leader, earning recognition including the Lindberg Bell Security Executive of the Year Award and serving on the ASIS International Global Board of Directors. With formal education including a BS from Troy University and a Juris Doctorate from Jones School of Law, he has combined operational expertise with legal knowledge to author books, speak at national conferences, and shape industry best practices through leadership roles in professional organizations like ASIS International and NASCO. His career exemplifies a commitment to transforming private security into a strategic business asset and respected profession, using his experience to mentor others and advocate for comprehensive training that addresses the gaps he identified early in his own career.

Innehållsförteckning

Letter to the Reader Preface Why This Book Now? 1. My First Post: Humble Beginnings and Big Lessons 2. Showing Up and Standing Out 3. Beyond the Post: Learning the Business of Security 4. The Strength in Asking 5. Leading Where You Stand 6. Training and Transformation 7. Crisis, Character, and Career‑Defining Moments 8. Operations, Opportunity, and Owning Your Role 9. Is It in the Book or Under the Bus? Dealing with Ineffective Leadership 10. Leading Bigger Without Losing Your Roots 11. Recognizing Patterns: The First Real Leadership Skill 12. How to Lead a Team: From Individual Contributor to Influential Leader 13. Budgets and Margins: Learning the Language of Business 14. Compliance and Legal Exposure: Protecting the Organization While Leading the People 15. Client Expectations and Retention 16. Operational Efficiency Across Multiple Locations 17. Leadership Development and Succession 18. Crisis Readiness and Organizational Stability 19. Technology Modernization and Integration 20. Technology and the Evolving Security Officer 21. Creating a Career Map, Not Just a Job 22. Building Diverse Teams Final Thoughts: Do the Best Job With the One You’ve Got A Letter to My Younger Self