A Pirate Captain's Guide To Leadership: How To Turn "Workplace Pirates" Into Motivated And Productive Employees [Paperback]

Doug Heatherly (Author)

Book Description

Publication Date: October 16, 2008

Every workplace has them. Employees with bad attitudes. People who ignore the rules. Rude or insubordinate workers. Individuals who put forth little or no effort, fall short of standards -- yet still expect everything in your organization to revolve around them! If you've attempted to manage these people, you already know it can be frustrating and time-consuming endeavor. LEADING them is the only real solution. A PIRATE CAPTAIN'S GUIDE TO LEADERSHIP gives you the power to turn "workplace pirates" into motivated and productive employees. This is not a "gimmick" book. It's a definitive "how to" manual for today's supervisors and managers. The pirate theme provides an entertaining metaphor, yet author Doug Heatherly focuses on the practical aspects of developing your employees. He gives you a proven set of leadership skills that you can apply not only with "workplace pirates," but with every person you supervise or manage.

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About the Author

Doug Heatherly is an independent consultant, trainer, and author. The skills and techniques presented in his latest book, A PIRATE CAPTAIN'S GUIDE TO LEADERSHIP, are those he has personally and successfully applied over the course of more than 30 years as a supervisor and manager to develop hundreds of employees in a variety of challenging workplaces. Doug provides clients with business planning, organizational development, and project management services. He has led teams of up to 204 people, and consulted on more than a dozen large-scale business redesign projects, including three that were designated as "Best Business Practices" by the Centers of Excellence. He was a 1997 winner of the prestigious Project Leadership Award, recognizing the top five technology project managers in the United States. Dr. Heatherly is a co-developer and facilitator of the Leadership Skills Certificate program. More than 7,000 people have attended his seminars nationwide. He is a member of Bank of America's Small Business Online Community, and has provided the group's worldwide membership with more than a thousand articles, reviews, and forum contributions. His work has also been highlighted in a variety of industry publications and he has contributed to more than twenty management textbooks, learning instruments, and business journals. Doug Heatherly holds a Ph.D. in Business & Ethics, and professional certifications in project management and leadership development. His client list includes over two hundred business organizations, government agencies, and non-profit groups throughout North America and the Pacific Rim. Doug is a veteran of the U.S. Coast Guard and resides in the Austin, Texas area.

Product Details

• Paperback: 386 pages
• Publisher: A Lighthouse for Leaders (October 16, 2008)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0982057601
• ISBN-13: 978-0982057605
• Product Dimensions: 8.9 x 5.9 x 1 inches
• Shipping Weight: 1.4 pounds (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 4.9 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (18 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #939,258 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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3 of 3 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars A must-have resource, November 26, 2008

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Tina Koral "Author of 'If I Just Breathe'" (Chicago suburbs) - See all my reviews

This review is from: A Pirate Captain's Guide To Leadership: How To Turn "Workplace Pirates" Into Motivated And Productive Employees (Paperback)

This title is a must-have resource for anyone who manages people. Offers step-by-step guidance and realistic dialogues for dealing with those employees that intentionally or not, can bring down the ship.

2 of 2 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Pirate Captain is True Leader, December 2, 2008

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J. Kaczmarek "Contract Administrator" (Amarillo, TX) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: A Pirate Captain's Guide To Leadership: How To Turn "Workplace Pirates" Into Motivated And Productive Employees (Paperback)

This is an excellent resource filled with practical solutions and strategies for dealing with problem employees and becoming a leader in the workplace. It is easy to read, insightful, humorous, and well-written. Whether you are new to supervising, a long-time manager, or just one of the crew, you are sure to find treasure in this book!

2 of 2 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Great book, November 27, 2008

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Kenny Parham "1KParham" (Rockford, Illinois) - See all my reviews

This review is from: A Pirate Captain's Guide To Leadership: How To Turn "Workplace Pirates" Into Motivated And Productive Employees (Paperback)

A very insightful book into workplace management and dealing with tough issues. Even for those who are not currently in positions of leadership, this would be a great resource for learning how to deal with others and tackle issues before climbing the next rung on the ladder. Just a great book.