U.S. Army Ranger units are high-stakes, special operations forces that take on challenges that others shy from or label "impossible." Rangers are expected to Type to enter text accomplish more and accomplish it faster than other military units. And they do, time and again.

When You're Asked to Do the Impossible sets out the principles and methods of the elite Rangers for use by civilian teams and organizations that also must operate under extremely difficult and demanding circumstances in responding to crucial challenges.

This book incorporates interviews with active duty Rangers and Rangers who now hold senior leadership positions in business and public service; it blends in  contemporary research into decision thinking in the face of complexity and uncertainty; and it also makes extensive use of illuminating case studies from such organizations as Disney, Pepsi Cola, McNeil Pharmaceutical, Royal Dutch/Shell, the FBI, Ford, and NASA to demonstrate how innovative, focused civilian teams have led the way.

When You're Asked to Do the Impossible provides a unique perspective on blending the skills and talents of individuals, organizations and leaders in order to create high performance teams that can take on the greatest challenges—with clear and realistic expectations of attaining or surpassing their goals.