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

  • 1h 47m
  • David Cottrell
  • John Wiley & Sons (US)
  • 2016

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.

About the Author

David Cottrell is a premier authority on leadership and an internationally known speaker, author and business executive. He has written over 25 books including the perennial best selling, Monday Morning Leadership.

David and his wife Madeline split their time in Boerne, Texas and Covington, Louisiana.

In this Book

  • Introduction
  • 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—Value Integrity
  • 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
  • Winning with Class
  • Notes
  • Three Ways to Bring The First Two Rules of Leadership into Your Organization
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