Overview

This book draws from extensive leadership experience gained through four facility startups, multiple innovative business expansions, and transformative manufacturing technology implementations. The author and his teams, across 17 facilities, consistently faced unprecedented challenges that demanded extraordinary outcomes. These circumstances necessitated the rapid development of leadership capabilities and interpersonal skills. The book presents both fundamental and sophisticated leadership approaches, including occasional moments of levity, to advance career management and interpersonal competencies for emerging leaders. These principles transcend generational boundaries and maintain their relevance throughout the evolution of organizational leadership. A leader's core mission is to catalyze positive change in others, requiring continuous knowledge expansion and skill enhancement. The capacity to maintain perspective and adapt beyond conventional methodologies is paramount. This demands an enduring commitment to self-awareness first, followed by a deep understanding of others.

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Author:   Julian M. Allen Jr.
Publisher:   Taylor & Francis Ltd
Imprint:   Productivity Press
ISBN:  

9781041195153

ISBN 10:   104119515
Pages:   164
Publication Date:   13 February 2026
Audience:   Professional and scholarly ,  Professional & Vocational
Format:   Hardback
Publisher's Status:   Forthcoming
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Table of Contents

Leadership Foundations Chapter 1 Be Careful What You Chase—It Might Not Be What You Think Chapter 2 Be Real and Relatable Chapter 3 Your Lens, Who’s Listening, and Being Chill Chapter 4 Make The Call Or Miss The Shot Chapter 5 Winning Friends And Influencing Mentors (Or Not) Your First Leadership Gig Chapter 6 Keep it Pro Chapter 7 The Umbrella Academy (minus the superpowers) Chapter 8 The Most Powerful Presence In The Room Chapter 9 Knowing Your Crew Chapter 10 Connecting With Your Crew Chapter 11 Crew Wants and Needs Chapter 12 Finding The Right Adds For Your Crew Chapter 13 The Buzz and You Maxing Your Leadership Creds Chapter 14 Feedback Flex – Giving and Taking it Like a Boss Chapter 15 Take a Beat – Crush Stress Chapter 16 When We Decide Together, We Crush It Chapter 17 Crushing The Real Issue Chapter 18 Digging Into The Real Issues Chapter 19 Door Games: Winning At Work Without Screwing Anyone Crushing Leadership Chapter 20 Be The Boss Who Gets You Chapter 21 Leveling Up Crew Skills Chapter 22 Jamming a Vibe Into A Spreadsheet Chapter 23 Skill Snags Chapter 24 Keeping Crew Risk in Check Chapter 25 Crew Behavior Pivots Chapter 26 Tackling Tough Behavior Shifts Chapter 27 Flipping A Struggling Squad Into A Winning Crew Chapter 28 Leading Through The Fire Boss Your Career Chapter 29 Picking Up on Career Vibes Chapter 30 The “Oh, Now I Get It” Moment Postscript Recommend Reading

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Author Information

Julian M. Allen Jr. brings over 35 years of battle‑tested manufacturing leadership to his writing and mentoring. With a BSIM from the University of Southern Mississippi and an MBA from Mississippi State University, and two ""Outstanding Paper of the Year"" awards from the Society of Manufacturing Engineers, Julian has led transformative projects at industry leaders like Bonnell, Danfoss, and Borden. His expertise in advanced manufacturing technologies and lean practices has consistently delivered exceptional results. In Operational Leadership Uncensored, he offers young manufacturing bosses the unfiltered truth about leadership, drawn from his extensive experience. When not shaping the future of Louisiana manufacturing, Julian enjoys time with his wife of 46 years and building Legos with his six grandchildren.

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