Description
Book SynopsisHow to achieve extraordinary results with class How can you improve your leadership results beginning right now? The First Two Rules of Leadership: Don''t be Stupid, Don''t be a Jerk provides a clear path to increased results and higher job satisfaction for the leader and the people he is leading. Written for the leader who wants to do great things, but is overwhelmed with the complexities of leading, it is a book with a very simple message: think your decisions through and take care of your team.
Written by bestselling author David Cottrell, The First Two Rules of Leadership: Don''t be Stupid, Don''t be a Jerk offers tried-and-true leadership strategies that stand the test of timeall of which you can put into practice today to positive results. The principles discussed apply to businesses in every industry, as well as schools, hospitals, churches, and even homes. By following the two rules outlined in the book''s title, you''ll improve morale, decrease turno
Table of Contents
Introduction vii
Don’t Be Stupid 1
Don’t Be Stupid—Hire Smart 3
Don’t Be Stupid—Coach Smart 11
Don’t Be Stupid—Deal with the Sleeping Stars 21
Don’t Be Stupid—Synchronize 29
Don’t Be Stupid—Concentrate 39
Don’t Be Stupid—Value Integrity 53
Don’t Be a Jerk 65
Don’t Be a Jerk—Listen Up 69
Don’t Be a Jerk—Make a Decision 79
Don’t Be a Jerk—Answer Why 89
Don’t Be a Jerk—Encourage 97
Don’t Be a Jerk—Attack Complacency 105
Don’t Be a Jerk—Lead with Confidence 113
Winning with Class 123
Notes 127
Acknowledgments 131
About the Author 133
Three Ways to Bring The First Two Rules of Leadership into Your Organization 135
Everyone Needs to Lead 137
The First Two Rules of Leadership Package 139
Other Books by David Cottrell 141
Index 143
