The First Book
from Rear Admiral Michael Shelton
An unfiltered view of timeless leadership lessons from over four decades of military service. Every dynamic leader needs this book!
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About the Author
Rear Admiral Mike Shelton
Mike Shelton grew up in a Navy family and received a competitive appointment to West Point. He graduated in 1967, was commissioned in the Navy Civil Engineer Corps, serving 34 years on active duty, and retiring as a Rear Admiral in 2001.
He spent the next 14 years in private industry, first as President of Burns and Roe Services Corporation. He then moved to EMCOR, a multibillion dollar specialty construction corporation, running its government facilities services subsidiary, EMCOR Government Services. He reorganized and expanded it building annual revenues to over $400 million. He retired as Chairman and CEO in 2015.
Praise for West Point Admiral
27th Chief of Naval Operations
36th Chief of Navy Civil Engineers
Former Commanding General, US Army Pacific