Lead Last

Lead Lasticon

by Olaolu Ogunyemi

Publisher
Amplify Publishing Group
Publication
Jun 02, 2026
Format
Paperback/Softback
Illustrated
No
Price
$28.00
Dimensions
5.5 x 8.25 x 0.42 in
ISBN
979-8891389717
ASIN
B0GMSB5YDG
Pages
200
Age
Adult 18+
Category
CareerManagement & Leadership

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Description

The Old Rules of Leadership Are Broken

Most leadership books tell you to take charge and command the room. But what if the most effective leaders do the opposite?

In Lead Last, Marine Corps officer and award-winning author Olaolu Ogunyemi reveals twenty-one counterintuitive principles that challenge conventional wisdom and drive real, measurable results. Drawing from over a decade of experience leading high-performing teams, he offers a refreshing blueprint rooted in servant leadership, emotional intelligence, and long-term vision.

You’ll learn how to build resilient teams, make bold decisions without sacrificing trust, and master the “Who’s Next?” principle for establishing a legacy of mentorship that ensures your leadership outlasts you.

Whether you’re a CEO, entrepreneur, educator, or emerging leader, this concise, actionable guide will encourage you to lead with influence, not just authority.

Awards & Endorsements

Review
“Olaolu Ogunyemi flips the script on leadership. Lead Last shows us that real leaders don’t chase the spotlight—they lift others, build trust, and lead with purpose. This book won’t just sit on your shelf—it will change how you show up every day as a leader.”
—Dr. Marshall Goldsmith, Thinkers50 #1 executive coach and
New York Times bestselling author of The Earned Life, Triggers, and What Got You Here Won’t Get You There
Review
“Olaolu challenges leaders to look inward and understand themselves and those they lead to become the kind of leader who empowers and inspires others. Through insightful, practical principles, Olaolu offers a no-nonsense road map to navigating today’s ever-changing landscape of technology and evolving workplace norms while fostering a positive, productive work environment free from toxic culture and negativity.”
—Tommy Spaulding,
New York Times bestselling author of The Heart-Led Leader and The Gift of Influence
Review
Lead Last is a great read chock-full of leadership gems just waiting to be mined!”
—James C. Hunter, author of the international bestseller
The Servant

Author(s)

Olaolu Ogunyemi

Olaolu Ogunyemi is a loving husband, father, mentor, award-winning writer, and US Marine officer with a deep passion for working with children and developing leaders. Known for his infectious energy and creativity, Olaolu channels his personality into every aspect of his work. As the fifth of six children, he learned the value of storytelling early, inspiring him to write books that foster meaningful family connections and teach invaluable life lessons.

He is the author of the award-winning and Amazon bestselling children’s book
Crow From the Shadow, along with Horace the Horsefly and Billy Dipper’s Time to Shine. His professional insights and creative work have been featured in numerous publications and platforms, including Military Families Magazine (where he published “Lessons from a Deployed Father” and was separately highlighted for his work), the YouVersion Bible App, the Marine Corps Gazette, the Parenting Decolonized podcast, and many more publications, podcasts, and media outlets.

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