Are you unsure how to implement your good ideas? Do you struggle to put your suggestions into action, or feel stymied as to why your talented people don't share their best ideas?

Unauthorized Progress reveals inspiring stories of ordinary heroes leading from the middle to achieve extraordinary results in the midst of serious crises … Hurricane Katrina, wildfires, operations in Afghanistan, and more. Adapt their strategies to increase your effectiveness.

Inside you will discover:

• A step-by-step flowchart for leading change from the middle


• Criteria decision-makers use to evaluate initiatives


• Implementation strategies for effectively leading from the middle


• Consultant tools you can adapt for your personal initiatives

"… no one has a corner on the market of good ideas. The superior leader encourages idea generation from the troops actually doing the work and rewards those who identify a better way to accomplish the mission."

- James Loy, Admiral, former Coast Guard Commandant, TSA Administrator, and Deputy Secretary of the Department of Homeland Security

"… a template for action for those seeking to achieve success and make a difference at any level. … will help you recognize opportunities to take charge even when you are not! ... This is a must-read book for anyone who truly desires to break out of the ordinary and become a transformational leader."

- Donna Barbisch, Major General, U.S. Army (Retired)

"…practical guidance, grounded in real-life experiences, and a step-by-step guide for leading from the middle. After all, 'we are all in the middle.'"

• John Riordan, Senior Consultant, John Riordan Leadership & Organization Development

Coach, Excellence in Government Fellows (1999-2019)