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An unthinkable tragedy.
A leadership baptism by fire.
The journey it inspired.

“Leader By Accident is a conversation offering invaluable lessons of character, perseverance, and hope. It leaves one transformed and inspired. Timely and timeless, it’s a necessary read.”

Congressman C.A. Dutch Ruppersberger, U.S. House of Representatives, Maryland, 2nd District

“A very rare book that packs so much wisdom (and wit) about leadership and life into so few pages. I couldn’t put it down.”

Robert M. Gates, U.S. Secretary of Defense 2006-2011, National President of the Boy Scouts of America 2014-2016.

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Praise for Leader by Accident

"The adage that good things come in small packages is proven yet again by Jim Rafferty's book 'Leader by Accident.' It is a terrific book about how to be a leader but what makes it so special is that it is also about how to live a life with meaning for oneself and for others ... It is a very rare book that packs so much wisdom (and wit) about leadership and life into so few pages. I couldn't put it down."

Robert M. Gates

U.S. Secretary of Defense 2006-2011, National President of the Boy Scouts of America 2014-2016.

“The unimaginable tragedy that upturned our community inspired Jim Rafferty’s journey through the perils and rewards of leadership. Leader by Accident is a conversation offering invaluable lessons of character, perseverance, and hope. It leaves one transformed and inspired. Timely and timeless, it's a necessary read.”

Congressman C.A. Dutch Ruppersberger

United States House of Representatives, Maryland, 2nd District and Life Scout

"With profound leadership lessons and far-reaching ramifications about the value of going beyond one's comfort zone, Leader By Accident is highly recommended.”

Midwest Book Review

"Jim’s book will make you realize we all can be leaders by accident. His personal journey is very relatable, with inspiring anecdotes that helped shape his life. His candid thoughts will make you think about taking that first step and having no regrets."

Neil Hartman

Award-winning television sportscaster and current Director for the Center for Sports Communication and Social Impact at Rowan University

The Author

Jim Rafferty

The story of how an unexpected volunteer leadership role fueled an even more unexpected journey into entrepreneurship forms the basis of Leader by Accident. I learned so many lessons along the way, and in the book I share those lessons and what I think they can mean to you. Thanks for visiting. I hope you enjoy it.