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Reviewed by Asher Syed for Readers' Favorite
Kevin Miller’s Render Safe draws on his experiences as a United States Air Force explosive ordnance disposal technician and his subsequent career in insurance leadership. At the Naval School of Explosive Ordnance Disposal, an examination can end with one error, teaching him to assess what is in front of him while time is running out. After leaving the military, he begins as an underwriter, where his unfamiliarity with the industry makes him question whether the judgment he developed on the range belongs in a corporate office. As he advances into executive leadership, success brings pressure to make decisions that reach far beyond the meeting room. The sale of a company he has helped build puts that responsibility into perspective after his mentor retires. The book turns those experiences into practical guidance for people leading others.
Kevin Miller’s Render Safe: The Responsibility of Going First gets something important about leadership right: every decision reaches the people who depend on it. The firsthand experience behind the advice gives it credibility, while the explanations show readers how to think through choices they may face in their careers. That judgment comes through in the account of a rocket lodged in a tree, where protecting the vehicles below means climbing a fire truck ladder to retrieve it. I was just as taken with the warranty service team working late after promised software failed to arrive. Their honest conversation with senior executives leads to the staffing they needed, showing what happens when leaders take employees seriously. There is a lot of real-world wisdom here, delivered in a voice that feels approachable. This is a must-read for anyone who wants to become a better leader. Very highly recommended.
