Are you interested in creating a fulfilling career in natural resources? If so, you've come to the right place! Intelligent Courage is the ultimate guide for anyone seeking success in this exciting work. This book is different from other career guides. Instead of just offering vague advice and generic tips, it features the stories of 8 remarkable professionals who all achieved great success in their natural resource careers. Through their experiences, you'll learn practical, wise, and workable steps to excel in your own career. Intelligent Courage is the perfect resource for professors who need a seminar textbook, students who want real-world knowledge, and professionals who want to re-tool their careers. It presents: 9 Keystone Issues every professional encounters - 12 Success attributes needed to manage these Keystone issues - 6 Premises for a career that is more than just a job But this book is more than just a collection of strategies and tips. It is also full of stories that illustrate the ups and downs of a natural resource career. You'll read about case histories from professionals who transformed problems into opportunities, skills for working with people, and advice for managing the difficult parts of a career. Most importantly, you'll learn the lessons these professionals learned in their careers that they were not taught in college. With Intelligent Courage as your guide, you'll be equipped to pursue a fulfilling career that aligns with your passions and interests. Whether you're just starting out or looking to make an existing career even more satisfying, the possibilities are endless. Don't settle for a career that doesn't fulfill you. Order your copy today and start building the career you truly want. "A must read for those entering a career in natural resource management." Dale Bosworth, Chief U.S. Forest Services (retired) "I am highly recommending this great book to my friends and students!" Estella B. Leopold, Professor Emeritus, University of Washington "Anyone wishing to improve as a natural resource professional will learn wise but practical ideas from the distinguished people interviewed in Intelligent Courage." Theodore Roosevelt IV, The Governing Council, The Wilderness Society "A must-read for anyone involved in conservation." Mark Damian Duda, Founder and Executive Director, Responsive Management "This book is a great resource as I mentor young people considering a natural resource career." Joel Holtrop, Deputy Chief of the U.S. Forest Service (retired) "This book will serve to inspire a new generation of biologists and provide them with a realistic appraisal of what life after University will be like." Ray Hilborn, Professor, University of Washington "An astonishingly straightforward and profound book." Steve Trombulak, Professor, Middlebury College "This book is filled with great anecdotes, important lessons, and a sense of what it takes to make a positive difference in natural resources conservation." Scott A. Bonar, Professor and Leader, USGS Arizona Cooperative Fish and Wildlife Research Unit "If you want to dedicate your life to making a difference in the world, read this book." Andrew J. Hoffman, Professor of Sustainable Enterprise, University of Michigan "These are career stories that every undergraduate, natural resource student needs to read." Michael P. Nelson, Professor of Philosophy and Environmental Ethics, University of Idaho "Should be required reading for every natural resource professional." Randolph Ericksen, Fisheries Manager (retired) "Although an easy read, it packs substance." Robert Lackey, Professor, Oregon State University "Intelligent Courage is an invaluable field guide to the potholes that may await those who dare to make our planet a better place." Jeff Ruch, Executive Director, Public Employees for Environmental Responsibility "A must read for professionals and students alike!" Bob Everitt, Regional Fish and Wildlife Manager (retired) "A highly practical guide packed with true tales, learning experiences analyzed and 'day-in-the-life' stories." Midwest Book Review (Oregon, WI USA) "Super resource for instructors working with the next generation of natural resource professionals." T heresa Marie Mau, USA National Phenology Network, Tucson, AZ "Intelligent Courage is unlike other natural resource career books. Rebecca Ann Christoffel, D.J. Case & Associates, Inc. "Powerful as stand-alone documents, these stories of intelligent courage ultimately gain strength by reminding the reader what this profession is really about." Paul R. Krausman, Ph.D. "Each of the eight narratives is refreshingly candid. At approximately 20 pages apiece, they are also decidedly readable." Daniel J. McGarvey "This book is easy to read, and offers much to ponder about how we manage ourselves." Victoria Carchidi