Stay the Course: Chronicling My Self-Development, Business, and Vocational Improvement [SECOND EDITION] - Softcover

Kiscaden, Ryan L.

Softcover

ISBN 10: 0972621970 ISBN 13: 9780972621977

Publisher: Dorrance Publishing Company, 2018

Synopsis

Leadership, Business, and Mentorship from Inside the HVACR & Plumbing Industry

Most leadership books are written about business. This one is written from inside it.

In Stay the Course, Ryan L. Kiscaden shares hard‑earned lessons from a career spent in the HVACR and plumbing industry, from wholesale counters and jobsite conversations to executive leadership, regulatory strategy, and national workforce development.

This expanded second edition blends real‑world leadership, director‑level thinking, and industry‑specific insight into a practical guide for professionals who are ready to lead with clarity, credibility, and purpose.

You won’t find motivational fluff here. You’ll find stories and frameworks shaped by:

• Mentoring future leaders and planning succession
• Leading teams through regulation, labor shortages, and market disruption
• Navigating manufacturers, reps, contractors, distributors, and policymakers
• Building trust in an industry where reputation still matters

Inside the book:

• Leadership lessons forged during recessions, supply‑chain chaos, and regulatory change
• Practical approaches to mentorship, people management, and succession planning
• Business and marketing strategy grounded in HVACR and plumbing realities
• Workforce development insights to elevate the skilled trades
• A steady reminder that principles endure—even when facts change

Who this book is for:

• HVACR & plumbing professionals ready to lead beyond their title
• Managers, directors, and executives navigating complexity and growth
• Business owners who value execution as much as strategy
• Anyone who believes leadership is earned, not announced

Stay the Course is for people who have carried responsibility, made hard calls, and understand that leadership isn’t about shortcuts, it’s about stewardship.

About the Author:
Ryan L. Kiscaden is an award-winning author, integrated marketing leader, and advocate for the skilled trades. With career spanning HVACR, plumbing, and nonprofit leadership, he brings a unique perspective to the challenges and opportunities facing today’s professionals.

Edition details

• Publisher: Dorrance Publishing Company
• Publication date: 2018
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 0972621970
• ISBN 13: 9780972621977
• Binding: Paperback
• Number of pages: 237