{"product_id":"the-first-two-rules-of-leadership-dont-be-stupid-dont-be-a-jerk-hardcover","title":"The First Two Rules of Leadership: Don't Be Stupid, Don't Be a Jerk - Hardcover","description":"\u003cp\u003eby \u003cb\u003eDavid Cottrell\u003c\/b\u003e (Author)\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eHow to achieve extraordinary results with class\u003c\/b\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eHow can you improve your leadership results beginning right now? \u003ci\u003eThe First Two Rules of Leadership: Don't be Stupid, Don't be a Jerk\u003c\/i\u003e 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. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eWritten by bestselling author David Cottrell, \u003ci\u003eThe First Two Rules of Leadership: Don't be Stupid, Don't be a Jerk\u003c\/i\u003e 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. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cul\u003e \u003cli\u003eLead with confidence and class\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eMake better decisions and develop synchronization on your team\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eCoach smart, deal with poor performers, and focus on what's really important\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eListen to your team, encourage positive performance, and attack complacency\u003c\/li\u003e \u003c\/ul\u003e \u003cp\u003eYou can lead your team to achieve extraordinary results  \u003ci\u003eThe First Two Rules of Leadership: Don't be Stupid, Don't be a Jerk\u003c\/i\u003e 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eFront Jacket\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e The thousands of people who quit their jobs -- those who quit and leave or the people who quit and stay -- originally joined the organization looking to make meaningful contributions, take on more responsibility, and generally grow in their fields. But, now they want to do that somewhere else. Why? The truth is this: in most cases, those people decided to quit their leader. Somewhere along the way, the leader lost their trust and failed to meet their needs.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eFortunately, something can be done and there is something you can do to prevent people from quitting you! You can create a positive climate where your team will flourish in their jobs. You can make smarter decisions. You can lead with respect and dignity. You can achieve extraordinary results with class, beginning right now. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003ci\u003eThe First Two Rules of Leadership\u003c\/i\u003e shakes out the complexity of leading people and delivers a realistic plan you can use to provide greater results and job satisfaction for your team-- and yourself! \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e The timeless advice inside this book works. It applies to every type of business and delivers remarkable results in every industry, schools, hospitals, churches, and even your own home. This groundbreaking guide reveals the secret to becoming a great leader in two convenient parts-- don't be stupid and don't be a jerk. Each chapter digs down into an explicit area of these principles to show you how to make smarter leadership decisions. In straightforward, easy-to-digest narratives, this transformational guide illustrates how to: \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCreate a winning environment by hiring smart, coaching smart, and synchronizing your team's activities toward success.\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eBecome a leader your team respects and wants to follow by listening to your team, operating with transparency, eradicating complacency and leading with confidence.\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eHave a whole lot more fun leading a winning team.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e \u003cp\u003e Whether you've been leading teams for decades or days, if you want to improve morale, decrease turnover, improve results, read and apply \u003ci\u003eThe First Two Rules of Leadership: Don't be Stupid, Don't be a Jerk.\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eBack Jacket\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe thousands of people who quit their jobs -- those who quit and leave or the people who quit and stay -- originally joined the organization looking to make meaningful contributions, take on more responsibility, and generally grow in their fields. But, now they want to do that somewhere else. Why? The truth is this: in most cases, those people decided to quit their leader. Somewhere along the way, the leader lost their trust and failed to meet their needs. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eFortunately, something can be done and there is something you can do to prevent people from quitting you! You can create a positive climate where your team will flourish in their jobs. You can make smarter decisions. You can lead with respect and dignity. You can achieve extraordinary results with class, beginning right now. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003ci\u003eThe First Two Rules of Leadership\u003c\/i\u003e shakes out the complexity of leading people and delivers a realistic plan you can use to provide greater results and job satisfaction for your team--and yourself! \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe timeless advice inside this book works. It applies to every type of business and delivers remarkable results in every industry, schools, hospitals, churches, and even your own home. This groundbreaking guide reveals the secret to becoming a great leader in two convenient parts-- don't be stupid and don't be a jerk. Each chapter digs down into an explicit area of these principles to show you how to make smarter leadership decisions. In straightforward, easy-to-digest narratives, this transformational guide illustrates how to: \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCreate a winning environment by hiring smart, coaching smart, and synchronizing your team's activities toward success.\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eBecome a leader your team respects and wants to follow by listening to your team, operating with transparency, eradicating complacency and leading with confidence. \u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eHave a whole lot more fun leading a winning team. \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e \u003cp\u003eWhether you've been leading teams for decades or days, if you want to improve morale, decrease turnover, improve results, read and apply \u003ci\u003eThe First Two Rules of Leadership: Don't be Stupid, Don't be a Jerk. \u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eAuthor Biography\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eDAVID COTTRELL\u003c\/b\u003e is president and CEO of CornerStone Leadership. He is a premier authority on leadership who has mentored leaders at many of today's most successful organ-izations. An internationally known author, educator, and speaker, he is author of more than twenty-five books, including the bestselling Monday \u003ci\u003eMorning Leadership\u003c\/i\u003e. 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