Culture First

Brian Driscoll, Former Acting FBI Director ""Culture First is a uniquely thorough look into a community that is often misunderstood by the uninitiated. Jon has earned access to exclusive, elite teams that do not operate in an effort to earn notoriety, but protect their culture with the same vigor as they do the public they serve. Jon is welcomed into our tribe based on earned trust, proven selflessness, and a shared sense of purpose. For these reasons, Jon offers the lessons articulated herein with a rare level of credibility that makes Culture First an enduring work of literature that I hope will be referenced by generations to come."" Rich Diviney, Retired Navy SEAL CDR and Bestselling Author of Masters of Uncertainty ""Culture First is a no-excuses guide to building teams that win when it counts. Becker makes the point plain: culture isn't a slogan-it's the operating system that drives standards, decisions, trust, and accountability under pressure. Clear, actionable, and built for leaders who want results, this book shows you how to set the bar, reinforce the right behaviors, and make excellence non-negotiable."" Michael Lumpkin, US Navy SEAL (Ret.), Former Assistant Secretary of Defense, Special Operations and Low Intensity Conflict, Former Corporate President and CEO ""As a former tactical operator, senior member of government, and business executive, I can attest that Jon Becker nails it in his understanding that organizational culture is the operating system that drives the success or failure of any organization. His use of real-life examples in both tactical no-fail missions as well as the business world demonstrates that it is central to every organization regardless of mission. As he highlights...everyone is the keeper of the standards, so the standards must be clear, well-known, and non-negotiable. Mr. Becker expertly uses his vast experience to make his argument with passion and delivers a 'must read' for every person in every organization that strives for successful outcomes."" Pete Blaber, Former Special Mission Unit Commander, Author of The Mission, the Men, & Me and Common Sense Leadership ""Want your business to succeed? Want to build best teams? Want to be known as a great Leader? Build a great culture. In this book Jon Becker shows you how by sharing great stories that tell you why. A must read for all common sense leaders."" Lt. Lee McMillion, Commander, LAPD D-Platoon (SWAT) ""The 9 Practices are not just catch-phrases for this book. They are how Jon Becker has built, sustains, and leads his private business, and the reason we have him present Culture Centric Leadership to our entire team. Jon is extraordinarily credible on building a high-performing team, grounded in individual leadership and selflessness, promoting a culture where innovation thrives, and motives are focused on team success."" John Dowd, Founder SOFware LLC Former Navy SEAL ""Jon Becker is a national treasure. He'll tell you that he's been serving elite units within law enforcement and the military for 40 years, but that undersells it-he's been shaping them. They know what I know: when you have a leadership or culture challenge your first call is to Jon. In Culture First, Jon lays out nine essential practices about leadership and culture building. They are practical, hard-won, and immediately applicable. Read this book. Put each chapter into practice.""