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Walking in Front: The Leader’s Path Beyond Management
By Kevin M. Ray
Many managers are promoted because of their performance, but not necessarily because they know how to lead. Walking in Front is a practical, insightful guide that shows how to move beyond simply managing tasks and start leading people with trust, integrity, and influence.
Kevin M. Ray explains that while management focuses on processes and consistency, leadership is about inspiring, guiding, and transforming people. True leaders don’t rely on titles or authority; they earn respect through character, example, and care for their team.
Chapter Overview
Table Of Contents
- The Call – From Management to Leadership
- Leadership Beyond Management
- The Balance Between Authority and Approachability
- Leading by Example
- Natural vs. Learned Leadership Abilities
- Leadership – The Cowboy and the Shepherd
- Trust Through Integrity and Example
- Confidence Through Transparency, Empathy, and Accountability
- Balancing Personal and Professional Relationships
- The Leader’s Mind: What We Rarely Say Out Loud
- Keeping the Leader Whole: Challenges & Practices
- The Changing of the “Hats”
- When Helping Hurts — The Hidden Cost of Doing It All
- Time Management
- Leadership Through Fair and Consistent Correction
- The Pitfall of Micromanagement
- From Setback to Comeback
- Dealing with Change – From Resistance to Acceptance
- The Legacy of Leadership
- The Legacy of Leadership – From Leading Self to Leading Others
- Meet the Author
Highlights
Leadership Beyond Management
Highlights the difference between managing tasks and leading people.
Shows why trust and collaboration matter more than authority.
Explains that systems support work, but leadership drives commitment.
The Balance Between Authority and Approachability
Shows how leaders fail when overly controlling or overly friendly.
Teaches a firm-but-fair approach with clear standards and respect.
Highlights how consistency and empathy build trust and accountability.
Leading by Example
People follow actions, not titles or words.
Integrity, composure, and accountability lead by example.
Authenticity and vulnerability foster trust and loyalty.
Natural vs. Learned Leadership Abilities
Leadership combines natural instinct and learned discipline.
Natural traits aid influence; skills sustain performance.
Strategy, systems, and coaching make leadership teachable.
Trust Through Integrity and Example
Trust is the foundation of high-performing teams.
Honesty, transparency, and consistency build credibility.
Trust must be earned daily through actions, not demanded.
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Quotes From Book
“Leadership is not about being in charge. It is about taking care of those in your charge.”
— Simon Sinek
“What you do has far greater impact than what you say.”
— Stephen R. Covey
“Nearly all men can stand adversity, but if you want to test a man’s character, give him power.”
— Abraham Lincoln
“You can easily judge the character of a man by how he treats those who can do nothing for him.”
— Malcolm Forbes
Example is leadership.”
— Albert Schweitzer
Walking in Front: The Leader’s Path Beyond Management
What separates a manager from a true leader? Walking in Front reveals the answer: people don’t follow titles; they follow trust, example, and integrity. Kevin M. Ray shows how to inspire commitment, navigate challenges, and empower teams, transforming everyday work into lasting impact.
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