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THE NEW SUPERIOR is a bold but heartfelt tutorial on the fundamentals of contemporary high-stakes leadership, drawn from the unique experiences and insights of one of America’s most respected forensic laboratory executives.

Urgency is what energizes teams in the face of existential threats and attractive opportunities. But momentum is often sacrificed by toxic influencers whose need to dominate suppresses collaboration, even in matters of life and death. From the bombing of the 1996 Olympics to the brutal slaying of a young fashion model near Chicago, John M. Collins takes you inside of pressure-packed situations where two opposing styles of leadership confront each other in a primitive and dangerous struggle. In this struggle you will learn that both styles live within you, but only one allows you to become the leader people trust when everything is on the line.


“You’ve written a book that can change organizational culture and interpersonal relationships.”

Robert W. Fuller, PhD
Author of Somebodies and Nobodies – Overcoming the Abuse of Rank


The New Superior

John M. Collins takes you inside of pressure-packed situations where two opposing styles of leadership confront each other in a primitive and dangerous struggle. In this struggle you will learn that both styles live within you, but only one allows you to become the leader people trust when everything is on the line.

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Weekly Planning Template (PDF)

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IN-TEXT BOOK REFERENCES AND RECOMMENDATIONS

The Checklist Manifesto, by Atul Gwande

Dare to Lead, by Brene Brown

The Effective Executive, by Peter F. Drucker

The Five Choices: The Path to Extraordinary Productivity, by Kory Kogon, Adam Merrill, and Leena Rinne

It’s All Too Much, by Peter Walsh

Lean In, by Sheryl Sandberg

Mistakes Were Made (But Not by Me), by Carol Tavris & Elliot Aronson

Organized for Success, by Stephanie Winston

Somebodies and Nobodies – Overcoming the Abuse of Rank, by Robert W. Fuller

Snakes in Suits – When Psychopaths Go to Work, by Paul Babiak and Robert Hare

Strengths Finder 2.0, by Tom Rath

Where Have All the Leaders Gone, by Lee Iacocca

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