Work Ready: U.S. Navy SEAL’s Leadership Lessons for the Next Generation of Technical Leaders

Technical skills get you hired. Leadership skills keep you indispensable.

What does it take to prepare students for a changing workforce?

Work Ready unveils a proven leadership model that transforms high-potential students into confident, career-ready STEM professionals. Inspired by U.S. Navy SEAL William Bushelle’s leadership principles and implemented at Southern Illinois University Carbondale, this approach has propelled graduates into leadership roles—with a 96% job placement rate.

Whether you’re an educator, student, parent, or employer, this book delivers:

  • A clear roadmap for developing leadership in technical disciplines
  • Data-driven outcomes that challenge traditional academic metrics
  • Strategies for building resilience, confidence, and career readiness

Work Ready is more than a model—it’s a movement. Discover how future leaders are made.

Get the book: (coming soon on Amazon)

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Bruce DeRuntz is the Director of the Leadership Development Program at Southern Illinois University Carbondale and an award-winning Professor in the College of Engineering.

Shannon Barrett is a sought-after independent consultant and founder of Bullet Consulting with over 30 years of experience in business process improvement.

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