James D. Murphy

Learn the simple techniques the air force has honed for 60 years to get your work done faster and more successfully, with more precision, just like some of the world's most successful companies have done to dramatically improve their businesses.

At Mach 1.5, encased in 20 tonnes of metal, fighter pilots don't have much time to think. They prepare on the ground to take on anything in the air, then get their job done.

Former fighter pilots Jim 'Murph' Murphy and Christian 'Boo'… Show more

Learn the simple techniques the air force has honed for 60 years to get your work done faster and more successfully, with more precision, just like some of the world's most successful companies have done to dramatically improve their businesses.

At Mach 1.5, encased in 20 tonnes of metal, fighter pilots don't have much time to think. They prepare on the ground to take on anything in the air, then get their job done.

Former fighter pilots Jim 'Murph' Murphy and Christian 'Boo' Boucousis have built on the techniques the air force has honed for 60 years. You'll make clearer decisions, and put those decisions into action with more speed, more precision, more safety, and more success.

Flawless Execution's proven Plan-Brief-Execute-Debrief cycle is the original and most widely tested 'agile' approach, improving performance and outcomes with each mission. It cuts through noise and complexity, engages people, and helps build an honest and open working culture. Flawless Execution sets your purpose and destination so that when your team gives their all, they deliver for your organization.

See how many remarkable businesses rely on Flawless Execution and feel what it's like to be in the seat of a Hornet in "On Time On Target". Show less

Courage to Execute outlines the six basic principles of building high-performing teams: leadership, organization, communication, knowledge, experience, and discipline, known together as LOCKED. When all are practiced effectively, teamwork emerges.

In Courage to Execute, Murphy and fellow service members recount combat situations that illustrate the principles of LOCKED, why simplicity combats complexity, and how a focused and coordinated environment prepares your team for success. With… Show more

Courage to Execute outlines the six basic principles of building high-performing teams: leadership, organization, communication, knowledge, experience, and discipline, known together as LOCKED. When all are practiced effectively, teamwork emerges.

In Courage to Execute, Murphy and fellow service members recount combat situations that illustrate the principles of LOCKED, why simplicity combats complexity, and how a focused and coordinated environment prepares your team for success. With Courage to Execute, you'll learn how to:

-Improve execution and agility
-Align troops with leader's intent
-Transform strategy into accountable actions
-Maintain battle rhythm: on target, on time
-Benefit from consistent debriefing
-Develop your teams and leaders

"I've worked with Jim; he knows his stuff, and this book is proof of that...What I admire most about Jim's work is that he understands that at the heart of every strategy…at the core of every successful campaign…are people."
- Carol Tomé, CFO and EVP, Corporate Services at The Home Depot

"Our PepsiCo leadership team has leveraged Jim Murphy's Afterburner frameworks and lessons learned to enhance our executional excellence; from how we plan to our execution at the point of purchase."
- Brian C. Cornell, CEO PepsiCo Americas Foods

"...ex-fighter pilot Jim Murphy explains the proven frameworks and techniques used by our military's highest performing units to drive Flawless Execution while performing at the highest levels. He clearly and simply adapts those tools for business leaders who want to improve their teams' execution at any level."
- Mike White, Chairman and CEO, DirecTV

"Jim Murphy's work with us and his latest book Courage To Execute have truly disrupted - in a positive way - how our business thinks and executes...Businesses across the spectrum can learn from this book and Murphy's experience which can accelerate anyone's performance."
- Ryan Kavanaugh, CEO, Relativity Media, LLC Show less

This book is intended to provide career planning guidance to U.S. military veterans transitioning off active duty. It is NOT simply a guide to assist in transitioning from the military to the civilian world. It is NOT a guide to getting a job. This book IS a guide to developing a post-military career, not just for the first few days, weeks or months after a veteran leaves active duty, but for the rest of their employed life.

Down Range is unique for two reasons. First, it is written by… Show more

This book is intended to provide career planning guidance to U.S. military veterans transitioning off active duty. It is NOT simply a guide to assist in transitioning from the military to the civilian world. It is NOT a guide to getting a job. This book IS a guide to developing a post-military career, not just for the first few days, weeks or months after a veteran leaves active duty, but for the rest of their employed life.

Down Range is unique for two reasons. First, it is written by veterans who have successfully made the transition and now consult with corporations worldwide. Second, it uses a simple and effective planning process that's been taught to over 1 million professionals to date.

This book will:

--Challenge the reader to change their mindset and understand just how different the “wilderness” of civilian employment is from their military experience
--Address how business differs from military service
--Build an adaptable long-range career High-Definition Destination (HDD)


"Simply outstanding! This book is a must read. The Afterburner team guided me in my successful transition using this same methodology resulting in my civilian job offer six months prior to retirement."
- Mark C. Gardner, COL, USA (ret)

"Down Range gives veterans the direction and advice they need to translate their military skills and experiences into the workplace competencies that companies so desperately need."
- Judy Morris, VP of HR, Sitel Americas

"Down Range gets our Vets pointed in the right direction and empowers them to take control of their post-military careers. It gives them the tools to become highly successful leaders in the civilian business world."
- Doug McClain, RADM, USN (ret)

"A must read for every Marine preparing to transition to the civilian work force. Down Range lays out a very practical way for a veteran to maximize outstanding military career experiences and bring that experience to the corporate work force."
- Gary G. Tolar, SgtMaj, USMC (ret) Show less

For the last fifty years, fighter pilots have used a secret tool for continuous improvement. This is the disciplined and effective debrief — something most companies talk about but don't know how to do. Authors Murphy and Duke succinctly provide not only the reasons for debriefing, but how to conduct an effective debrief. They call it the Stealth Debrief process. It provides a simple means of analyzing root causes while yielding actionable lessons and addresses organizational weaknesses while… Show more

For the last fifty years, fighter pilots have used a secret tool for continuous improvement. This is the disciplined and effective debrief — something most companies talk about but don't know how to do. Authors Murphy and Duke succinctly provide not only the reasons for debriefing, but how to conduct an effective debrief. They call it the Stealth Debrief process. It provides a simple means of analyzing root causes while yielding actionable lessons and addresses organizational weaknesses while empowering and reinforcing strengths. Show less

Your business can take a lesson from the American military's fighter pilots. At Mach 2, the instrument panel of an F-15 is screaming out information, the horizon is a blur, the wingman is occupied, the jet is hanging on the edge -- and yet fighter pilots routinely handle the stress. It's not much different in today's unforgiving business world. One slipup and your company is bankrupt before your employees know what hit them.

What works on the squadron level for F-15 pilots will also work… Show more

Your business can take a lesson from the American military's fighter pilots. At Mach 2, the instrument panel of an F-15 is screaming out information, the horizon is a blur, the wingman is occupied, the jet is hanging on the edge -- and yet fighter pilots routinely handle the stress. It's not much different in today's unforgiving business world. One slipup and your company is bankrupt before your employees know what hit them.

What works on the squadron level for F-15 pilots will also work for your marketing team, sales force, or research and development group. By analyzing the work environment and attacking its centers of gravity in parallel, you'll begin to utilize the Plan-Brief-Execute-Debrief-Win cycle that will rapidly impact your business's future success. U.S. fighter squadrons have been using this program for nearly fifty years to reduce their mistake rate, cut casualties and equipment losses, and rack up an envious victory record. Now, with Flawless Execution, your business can too. Show less

Whether you're engaging in supersonic jet combat at 48,000 feet or entering a tough sales battle with a cutthroat competitor, the goal is the same:absolute victory. In Business is Combat, former F-15 pilot James D. Murphy, an expert in both business and combat strategy, offers a full-scale training course in military techniques that have made the United States Air Force the most advanced air-combat force in the world. From nurturing teamwork to maintaining focus to planning and executing each… Show more

Whether you're engaging in supersonic jet combat at 48,000 feet or entering a tough sales battle with a cutthroat competitor, the goal is the same:absolute victory. In Business is Combat, former F-15 pilot James D. Murphy, an expert in both business and combat strategy, offers a full-scale training course in military techniques that have made the United States Air Force the most advanced air-combat force in the world. From nurturing teamwork to maintaining focus to planning and executing each new mission, Murphy offers advice that's practical as well as thrilling. Whatever your mission, whatever your battle, Business Is Combat provides a blueprint for the kind of success every warrior seeks -- absolute victory. Show less