Trust Me: Developing a Leadership Style People Will Follow [Hardcover]

Wayne A. Hastings (Author), Ronald Potter (Author)

Book Description

Publication Date: January 20, 2004

Two leadership experts. Eight powerful principles. One life-changing book.

In recent years the world has been rocked by catastrophic business failures. The problem isn’t so much obsolete factories, backward technology, complicated logistics, or an indifferent workforce. The problem is leaders who don’t follow the principles proven to build success.

In Trust Me: Developing a Leadership Style People Will Follow, two expert business leaders call today’s emerging leaders–including you–back to the basics. They focus on the timeless principles derived from the teaching of the greatest leader of all time. You’ll become a better leader as you rediscover the time-tested, positive principles that will work in any leadership situation–in a major corporation, a small business, a volunteer situation, or a church group…any context in which you are asked to lead.

Following the principles outlined in this book will enable you to develop trust in yourself, trust in other people, and trust within your team. The result: Healthy organizations that grow future leaders.

And it all starts with you.

Editorial Reviews

About the Author

Wayne Hastings has years of experience in handling management and leadership issues. He is vice president for retail development and merchandising for the Parable Group and president and founder of The Wayne Hastings Company, LLC. A frequent public speaker, Wayne is the author of three books, including Trusting Enough to Parent.

Ron Potter spent more than twenty years in corporate leadership positions before turning his talents and experience to leadership development. For over a decade, Ron has used his experiences in executive management, marketing and sales, project management, and computing technology--along with his developed skills as facilitator, consultant, coach, and mentor--to come along side leaders in Fortune 100 companies and small companies alike. Ron is the founder of Team Leadership Culture, LLC.

Product Details

• Hardcover: 256 pages
• Publisher: WaterBrook Press; 1 edition (January 20, 2004)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 1578567548
• ISBN-13: 978-1578567546
• Product Dimensions: 6.3 x 0.9 x 9.3 inches
• Shipping Weight: 1 pounds
• Average Customer Review: 4.8 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (12 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #1,476,058 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

More About the Author

Wayne A. Hastings has spent years in the business community where he has gained experience in management and leadership issues while working to successfully provide sales, financial and marketing solutions. He is currently President of The Wayne Hastings Company where he works directly with publishing and retail clients in the areas of leadership, product development, marketing and retailing effectiveness.

A frequent public speaker, Mr. Hastings has created and presented to a wide-range of groups, business-focused curriculum on topics such as:

Personal Development

Parenting

Team Building

Retail Management

Inventory Management

Sales Training and Management

Financial Analysis

Time Management

His work focuses on several industries including:

Retail
Wholesale distribution
Publishing
Technology
Construction
Non-profit

Wayne's fourth book, Trusting Enough to Lead released in 2003. He has also written Trusting Enough to Parent, The Sound of My Daughter's Voice and If You Take My Hand, My Son.

Customer Reviews

Most Helpful Customer Reviews

5 of 5 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Trust Me - Keys to building trust in people, April 5, 2004

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James A. Blum, P.E.; Construction Manager (saline, mi United States) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Trust Me: Developing a Leadership Style People Will Follow (Hardcover)

Wayne Hastings and Ron Potter have written an inspirational book that provides the key principles we all need to guide us in our personal and business lives. It is a book to be kept close at hand to keep our thinking and actions on the path of a principle based life. The real life stories and the opportunity provided to reflect after each chapter with thought provoking questions about ourselves and how we interact with others helps teach us how to be leaders others can trust.

4 of 4 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars SPIRITUAL VALUES & LEADERSHIP, May 19, 2005

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Gerry Stern "Stern's Management Review Online" (Culver City, CA United States) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Trust Me: Developing a Leadership Style People Will Follow (Hardcover)

Presents a style of leadership based on 8 values: humility; development; commitment; focus; compassion; integrity; peacemaking; and endurance. The authors explore how these spiritual values are keys to building trust with people and becoming a successful leader, as well as building a successful career. This book has its distinct point of view-no question about it. But given the abundance of bad leadership in business, politics, and other spheres, the spiritual qualities this book links with effective leadership deserve serious consideration.

4 of 4 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Great Book for all Leaders, April 9, 2004

By A Customer

This review is from: Trust Me: Developing a Leadership Style People Will Follow (Hardcover)

Trust Me is one of those rare books that provides timeless insights with personal insights and help for all of us. Hastings and Potter take the reader on a leadership journey and challenge us at the end of each chapter with thought-provoking questions and personal growth suggestions. I literally could not put this book down! It has helped me and my team to understand how we can be successful leaders. This is a must read for any person wanting to improve their leadership skills.