Chop that Sh*t Up!
is a collection of war and soldier stories by a military veteran, Daniel I. Pinion, CSM (R), with deployments from Bosnia to multiple tours in Iraq. Follow along Daniel's 28-year career from Private to Command Sergeant Major. Learn how a young, gullible Private became a battle-hardened Soldier to an emotionally broken leader on his journey back to civilian life. Whether you served or are thinking about serving, this book will make you laugh, cry or both. A true warrior and backbone of the Army, CSM (R) Pinion shares the highs and lows of his life serving our country in this soulful book about leadership, his men, PTSD, and the continuing struggles with the stigmas of treatment. Every soldier, leader and civilian should read this book. CSM Pinion is so committed he publishes his own mobile # along with information of numerous resources. Do not underestimate the importance of seeking help or the need for this book.
About the Author
Command Sergeant Major (Ret.) Daniel L. Pinion is a 28-year U.S. Army veteran who led troops from the front lines through the highest levels of command. A combat veteran of Operation Iraqi Freedom (Bronze Star with Valor, Purple Heart), he rose through every noncommissioned officer rank in infantry, armor, and cavalry units, culminating as the G-3 Sergeant Major for U.S. Army Europe, advising on operations, training, and leader development across 51 countries and a $150M+ exercise budget.
Daniel's leadership was forged in the crucible of war—facing fear, courage, loss, and the unbreakable bonds of brotherhood. He unflinchingly shares the raw realities of service: the triumphs, the heartbreaks, the moments of doubt, and the hard-won lessons that shaped him into an authentic, caring, and genuine leader of character. Committed to people, mission, and country, he has carried these values forward into civilian life as a Prosci Certified Change Practitioner, senior OCM leader, and award-winning author.
His debut book, Chop That Sht Up! Leadership and Life Lessons Learned While in the Military*, has earned multiple prestigious honors, including:
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First Place – 2023 Chanticleer International Book Awards (Military Category)
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First Place – 2023 Firebird Book Awards (Military Nonfiction)
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Literary Titan Gold Book Award (2023, Nonfiction)
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International Impact Book Award (2023, Military Memoir)
Through unflinching storytelling, Daniel honors the fallen, confronts the challenges of PTSD and transition, and delivers battle-tested insights on resilience, decisiveness, and leading through adversity. As a sought-after keynote speaker and workshop leader, he has inspired more than 500 executives, military leaders, and teams on adaptive leadership, decision-making under pressure, and building high-performing teams in high-stakes environments.
Whether you're a young officer, a corporate leader, a veteran navigating transition, or anyone seeking no-nonsense wisdom on leadership and life, Daniel's voice is one you can trust—because he lived it.
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