Leadership

The First Two Rules of Leadership: Don't be Stupid, Don't be a Jerk

By David Cottrell
John Wiley & Sons August 2016

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ISBN-13
9781119282808
Publisher
John Wiley & Sons
Publication
August 2016
Format
Hardback , 160 pages
Jurisdiction
International ? Countri(es) for reference only

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How 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 time—all 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 turnover, increase your own job satisfaction, and have a whole lot more fun leading.

  • Lead with confidence and class
  • Make better decisions and develop synchronization on your team
  • Coach smart, deal with poor performers, and focus on what's really important
  • Listen to your team, encourage positive performance, and attack complacency

You can lead your team to achieve extraordinary results! The First Two Rules of Leadership: Don't be Stupid, Don't be a Jerk gives you the expert tips and tricks you need to treat your team with dignity and respect—so you can all enjoy the benefits of winning with class.

Table of Contents

Introduction

Don’t Be Stupid

Don’t Be Stupid—Hire Smart

Don’t Be Stupid—Coach Smart

Don’t Be Stupid—Deal with the Sleeping Stars

Don’t Be Stupid—Synchronize

Don’t Be Stupid—Concentrate

Don’t Be Stupid—Integrity Counts

Don’t Be a Jerk

Don’t Be a Jerk—Listen Up

Don’t Be a Jerk—Make a Decision

Don’t Be a Jerk—Answer Why

Don’t Be a Jerk—Encourage

Don’t Be a Jerk—Attack Complacency

Don’t Be a Jerk—Lead with Confidence

Win with Class

Notes

Acknowledgments

About the Author

Three Ways to Bring The First Two Rules of Leadership into Your Organization

The First Two Rules of Leadership Book Package

Other Books by David Cottrell

Index

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