DEAN'S LEADERSHIP BOOKS
DEAN'S NEWEST BOOK:
5 SIMPLE TRUTHS OF LEADERSHIP
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Written as a practical and straightforward guide, Five Simple Truths of Leadership presents Dean Crisp’s framework for becoming a leader of significance in business, organizations, and everyday life. Drawing from decades of experience in law enforcement and national leadership training, Dean outlines five essential principles — Direction, Intentionality, Teams, Standards, and Getting Ahead of Your Day — that define effective leadership. Through real-world insight, historical examples, and actionable strategies, readers learn how to build strong teams, raise expectations, manage their time with discipline, and lead with clarity and purpose. It’s an engaging, results-focused read for leaders at any level who are committed to elevating their influence and creating lasting impact.
FULL OF EXPERIENCEÂ AND WISDOM!Â
"This the book is amazing and is the simple key to opening the leadership world. If you used these truths and you have the self motivation you will succeed at anything."
ARTIE N.
PUSHES YOU WAY OUT OF YOUR COMFORT ZONE AND INTO GREATNESS!
"As someone who has led teams in high-pressure environments, I appreciate leadership books that cut through theory and get to what actually works. Dean Crisp does exactly that in 5 Simple Truths of Leadership. This isn’t about corporate buzzwords or motivational hype. It’s about the fundamentals: Leadership is about people. It’s about influence. It’s about responsibility. It’s about growth. The message is clear, if you’re leading for ego, control, or title, you’ve already missed it. Real leadership is service. The book is easy to read, practical, and applicable whether you’re in business, public service, or leading your family. If you want to become a leader worth following, not just someone with a title, this book is worth your time."
JOHNNY S.
GREATÂ TOOL FOR ALL LEADERS AT ANY LEVEL!Â
“A top choice for business collections … highly recommendable… Easily accessed and astute in its game plan for success, Five Simple Truths of Leadership should be at the top of the reading list for anyone who would better listen to their hearts, hone their goals, and guide others around them.”
MIDWEST BOOK REVIEW
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THE LEADERSHIP RECIPE
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Written in an allegorical style, Dean takes the reader on a journey with the young professional, Mark, as he navigates being promoted at a young age. Mark is fortunate to have a great mentor in William who introduces him to his "Leadership Recipe" for success. Read this engaging story and learn along with Mark what the ingredients are and how to mix them together to suit your personal leadership style. William’s advice helps Mark avoid key mistakes that many new supervisors make and helps him navigate the mistakes he does make. It’s an easy read with lots of great instruction for the aspiring leader in any industry.
GREAT AUTHOR AND AN EVEN BETTER MAN!
"Dean is an amazing leadership instructor. I have attended multiple trainings with him over the years. This book covers all his lessons in an easy to read and understand way. Absolutely, recommend this for any profession!"
HAROLD R.
ANOTHER TERRIFIC BOOK FROM DEAN FOR YOUR LEADERSHIP TOOLBOX!Â
"Dean lays out an easy-to-follow roadmap for any leader to incorporate in their overall leadership practices. While it seems as though it is an effortless process, at least by how the book unfolds, he does refer to the notion that while leadership is simple, it does involve a lot of continual work on the part of the leader. In a natural way, he incorporates information he has gleaned from other great leaders, but also intertwined his leadership learnings over his many years of leadership... wanting others to learn from the scars he has sustained from learning things the hard way."
GARTH W.
AN AMAZING RECIPE FOR LEADERSHIP SUCCESS!
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"From start to finish, the "Leadership Recipe" is full of valuable information for anyone in a leadership role. When reading this, you can't help but put yourself in the shoes of the main character Mark as he learns the different ingredients of the leadership recipe. The book is relatable on so many levels. I can't wait to share the ingredients with my team! Well done!"
NAT M.
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ESSENTIAL LEADERSHIP LESSONS FROM THE THIN BLUE LINE
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Dean’s love of people and leadership is brought together in this new edition to provide the reader (and student) with a cohesive, easy to follow process for growing your leadership. Organized into three key sections, Dean walks the reader through the key components of leadership. Dean takes the lessons he has learned in leading himself, leading organizations, and the best ways to lead others from his own personal leadership journey. Part auto-biographical and part leadership self-improvement book, you won’t want to miss the chance to read this book.
LIFE LESSONS
"Very good book that causes you to reflect on past decisions in order to make better decisions in the future."
RICKY M.
INSPIRATIONAL!
"This is a great book for all levels of leaders and aspiring leaders. Dean combines real life leadership experiences and proven leadership practices that will help you on your path to becoming the mentor, coach, and leader you want to be. The book will help you realize your “why” and motivate you to find more ways to become a better leader every day. Dean is truly a leader that is committed to helping other leaders."
MAC M.
BEING THE BEST YOU!
"This book has what you need to be the best you and the best leader in all aspects of your life. Learn your why and incorporate that into your actions and interactions!"
TREVOR B.
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