What if the key to great leadership lies not in how you lead, but in how you prepare before stepping into the role?In Left of Leadership, Scott Stalker reveals the often-overlooked foundations that determine success or failure as a leader. Drawing from his remarkable journey-rising from a challenging childhood to a decorated 30+ year career in the Marine Corps and serving as the Senior Enlisted Advisor for the Defense Intelligence Agency, National Security Agency, Cyber Command, and Space Command-Stalker shares the critical steps to prepare for leadership before it begins.This book isn't about management theories or buzzwords. It's about the human elements of leadership: developing character, building trust, and leading with love-a profound message from a Marine Corps combat veteran who believes that genuine care and investing in others are the cornerstones of effective leadership.Through raw personal stories, hard-earned lessons, and actionable insights, Left of Leadership offers a blueprint to: Cultivate emotional intelligence and resilience.Develop personal integrity and ethical decision-making.Build meaningful relationships and foster trust.Lay the groundwork for authentic, impactful leadership.Whether you're early in your career, considering military service, or ready to step into any organizational leadership role, this book reveals the tools and mindset needed to thrive as a leader.Are you ready to take the steps that will define your legacy as a leader?Start building your foundation today with Left of Leadership!Scott Stalker is a distinguished leader and speaker with over three decades of experience in the Marine Corps, encompassing roles in Space, Cyberspace, Intelligence, and Special Operations, along with seven combat tours in Somalia and Iraq. He served as the Command Senior Enlisted Leader for the Defense Intelligence Agency, National Security Agency, United States Cyber Command, and United States Space Command.As the founder and CEO of S2-Stalker Solutions LLC, a Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Business (SDVOSB), he leverages his extensive military background to drive leadership development and innovation while offering professional speaking and coaching services to a wide range of organizations.In his current role, Scott is a senior fellow at the National Defense U.