Resolute is a groundbreaking guide for business owners, managers, and entrepreneurs seeking to lead effectively in the face of continuous disruption. Inspired by agile military tactics from elite forces, this book presents the Waymaker Leadership Curve—a powerful framework designed to help you navigate change, lead with purpose, and build indestructible organizations.

The world is increasingly uncertain, and businesses need a new playbook. Resolute equips leaders with the essential skills to master the inherent tensions in leadership: leading versus managing, values versus character, and skills versus systems. Stuart Leo, founder of Waymaker.io, draws upon both historical insights and modern best practices to create a practical guide that empowers leaders to craft their own management systems and drive sustainable growth.

In Resolute, readers will discover how to:

Lead with Purpose: Learn to steer your organization towards meaningful and resilient goals, establishing a culture that thrives on adaptability and purpose.

Navigate Disruption: Apply agile principles and make decisive choices even amidst chaos, using tools designed to sharpen your strategic focus.

Build Effective Skills & Systems: Develop a leadership operating system that empowers teams and enhances operational efficiency.

Set and Achieve Needle-Shifting Goals: Learn how to focus on strategic initiatives that make the most impact, driving progress and enhancing team alignment.

Resolute doesn’t just offer ideas—it guides you into designing your own leadership and management system that sets your organization or team up for growth. With over 20 ready-to-use worksheets and frameworks, this book provides the practical tools to immediately find clarity, design a management system, and align your team towards success.

Drawing from the latest insights in agile battle-planning and timeless leadership principles, Resolute offers an approach that’s both bold and accessible. Whether you’re an entrepreneur scaling a startup, a manager looking to sharpen your skills, or a business leader aiming to build a resilient organization, this book will provide you with the framework and tools needed to succeed.

Through the 7 Questions of Leadership and 5 Questions of Management, Stuart Leo redefines how businesses grow—transforming them from reactive entities into resilient powerhouses that thrive no matter the challenges ahead. Resolute is an inspiring call to action, urging leaders to create the future they envision, build teams that flourish, and establish organizations that can withstand any disruption.

Stuart Leo

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